As far as history goes the Saronic Gulf and surrounding areas were always under the influence and domination of Athens. During the time of Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic period and the Roman occupation the whole area prospered. During the Byzan Read more…
Many people that live along the US coastline have purchased personal boats over the past few years. The ever increasing level of stress at the workplace drives them to seek new ways of relaxation. Sailing to the high seas is probably the best way to Read more…
Growth on the bottom of a boat can reduce its efficiency by as much as 10%. Once fouling has established a hold on a boat hull it will rapidly spread or “colonize” the surface. Prevention is therefore better than the cure of having to remove the foul Read more…
A cruising yachtsmans’ worst nightmare is being run down by a merchant vessel, particularly at night, far offshore. Statistics however, show us that this is far more likely to happen close to shore in busy shipping lanes where the density of these la Read more…
The process of shopping for a used boat is quite similar to shopping for a home. There are problems to watch out for and updates that will increase the value.
Most people have heard of Carfax for uncovering a car’s history. Well, you can do the Read more…
Located at Annapolis, Maryland, on the banks of Severn River and the Chesapeake Bay, an entity of high standard takes responsibility of producing the nations smartest naval officers of international repute. The United States naval Academy (USNA) is a Read more…
Surrounded by the waters of Mediterranean, Sardinia is well known for exciting water sports, the most famous being sailing and windsurfing. Discover why Sardinia is the best place to engage in these sports and find out why enthusiasts keep coming bac Read more…
While its dazzling white beaches are not much different from those you will find on a dozen other Caribbean islands, Jamaica’s remarkably dense tropical landscape and soaring Blue Mountains, with their perfect coffee-growing terrain, has far more tha Read more…
Sailing is the art of controlling the speed and direction of a boat by altering the rigging, rudder and centre-board to force wind into the sails. As both a sport and a pastime, sailing is a wonderfully enjoyable and satisfying experience that many p Read more…
