• Parasailing
    Travel

    Things You Should Know Before You Go Parasailing

    Parasailing in a favorite thrill-seeking activity on the beach. You might ask, what exactly is it? When you’re sat on the sand, and you see the parachutes attached to the speedboats flying by, that’s parasailing. You get strapped to the chute and rise into the air as the boat zooms over the water. Apart from having the thrill of a lifetime, you get to see some of the best bird’s eye views of the coastline. If it’s your first time, here are a few helpful tips to get the most out of your adventure. Bring your Go-Pro You want to capture the experience on film. The views from the air…

  • Sailboat
    Engineering

    100-Year-Old Technologies (That Haven’t Changed Much and Still Rock)

    "They don't make 'em like they used to," many nostalgic, wistful people will say. There are two things wrong with that statement. The first is that it's usually said as though that's a bad thing. Most of the time, technology changes for the better. The other thing that's wrong with that statement is that there are plenty of things we use today that we still make exactly like we used to.

  • Boat Repairs
    Travel

    Keeping Up with the Cost of Boating

    Buying boats is much like buying cars: important things to keep in mind are model make, year, size, maintenance, and discount season. The factors that seem important at first are usually merely aesthetic details, glossy yet strenuous when the time comes to reach for your wallet. If you play your cards smart, you could score discounts when you buy a boat and greatly reduce costs as you maintain it. The big purchase Time your purchase wisely. The idea that you could buy a boat has probably been coming to you for a long time and waiting a bit longer for the perfect moment should not be that hard. In the…