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A sailing ship is a wind-powered ship. Historically, sailing ships were the primary means of transportation across long distances of water (e.g. rivers, lakes, oceans) before the invention of the first workable steam engines. They were used for carrying cargo, passengers, mail, supplies etc. In modern times sailing ships are less common but are still used in some parts of the world, such as the Indian Ocean, as commercial vessels. ...
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Hiram's Haul This Weekend
The third round of the Endurance Series is October 29-30, 2011. Hiram's Haul is a 30 mile catamaran sprint down the Intercoastal waterway to the quaint, old Florida town of Sebastian and Capt. Hiram's for the first party. Spend the night and enjoy Capt. Hirams or any of the other cozy watering holes. Return the next day with another 30 mile sprint to Performance Sail and Sport for the 2nd leg and overall trophy presentation and party.<span style="font-weight: bold">
<br /></span><a href="http://www.fleet80.com/cgi-bin/register/register.pl?action=WhosComing&eventType=Regatta&event=14th_Annual_Hirams_Haul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Endurance Series: Gilligan's Run
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<h2>Gilligan's Run Postponed Till August 20th
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<p><strong>Due to the projected path of Tropical Storm Emily, Gilligan's Run has been postponed till August 20, 2011. </strong>
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<p>The second race in the Endurance Series is next Saturday August 6th. Gilligan's Run is about 26 miles which is the shortest race of the series. The race starts at Acapulco Hotel and Resort and runs North to a mark in front of the "Ocean Deck" then South to Ponce De Leon Inlet rounding a inlet buoy before turning back north to finish back at the hotel.
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<p><a href="http://sailseries.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sailseries.com</a>
</p>BEACH CATAMARAN SAILING IN EAST AFRICA
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<div>Greetings from Tanzania, east Africa.
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<div>Following the outstanding success and, most of all, sheer enjoyment of Tanzacat2010, it has been decided to host another international catamaran open sailing event in Dar es Salaam Tanzania in 2011. Visit the website to see pictures of this amazing event and learn more about our warm blue waters and great winds.
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<div>This is one of the worldâ??s great sailing venues and when the sailing is done, there are a lot of exciting places to visit, including Zanzibar, Serengeti, Selous, Kilimanjaro, to name a few.
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<div>The entry fee and full event pricing including accommodation etc has been finalised and firm entries are now being taken through the website.
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<div>We look forward to meeting you and sharing our sailing paradise with you.
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<div><a href="http://www.tanzacat.com/">www.tanzacat.com</a>
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Have Your Boat Trips Arranged For A Fun Vacation!
By Ainuddin Mohamad
Any form of water is truly an amazing sight to see and explore. That is why many people are exerting much time and resources to make the most out of boating experiences. Some people prefer to do all the planning and preparations on their own while some like to have someone arrange the boating trips for them.
There are boat charter companies that can arrange boating trips for you for a well-deserved and fun vacation. These boat charter companies offer many advantages for tourists. Here are some reasons why:
-Time, effort and resources are maximized.
You really don't have to waste precious time, trying to arrange a boating trip by yourself and trying to grasp things that you really don't have knowledge about. In the end, you wouldn't enjoy much of your boating trip with all the hassles that you will go through just to keep it as perfect as possible.
The thing to remember is that you can rely on these companies to do a great job planning your boating trip because they have experienced working in the environment in the past and they know more that you do when it comes to boating trips.
When you get a boat charter company’s service, all you have to do is to
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prepare yourself and the things that you need to bring.
-Do more; enjoy more.
Most of the people who prefer self-planned boat trips exert great efforts but many end up in vain. That is because they miss out on some activities or some places.
Self-planned trips usually settle for the main attraction of a certain place. Other activities and places are left untapped and unseen. As compared to arranged trips, they have the itinerary well-planned, for your travel pleasures.
Boat charter companies can only offer so much if you only seek their services.
-Safety is assured.
The trips from charter companies come with travel insurance. Boat charter company staffs also ensure the safety of the tourists throughout the course of the boating trip. The boating industry may seem to be plain leisure to the tourists, but it is a serious business on the boat charter companies’ side.
For them, safety is a key factor in getting more clients, and having a firm grasp on former clients’ loyalty.
All these and more advantages, you can get at a price that is worth every cent. So go ahead, and contact a boat charter company for your boating trip!
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Trailerable Sailboats
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