Archive for the 'Media' Category

Learn about Digital Versatile Disc Recorders

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

What is a Digital Versatile Disc Recorder; it is purely a disc recorder that permits you to tape your favourite TV sci-fi programmes or videos onto recordable Digital Discs. They can be offered either as installable storage devices for PC computers or as one off components for use in studios or home theatre systems. When […]

The Cruising Life: $afety $tuff $ucks

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

I feel a rant coming on. This is one of those things that makes me pound my fists and drum my heels, but that I have no choice about. Which makes it even more frustrating.
I was immersed in the subject of cruising gear while writing my third booklet in the Take Her Sailing Cruising Series. […]

Holidays Afloat: Your Guide To Yachting Vacations

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

Yachting vacations used to be the sole preserve of the rich or famous; the price being unachievable for most people. Prices have now dropped considerably with the introduction of chartering and many yacht owners now offer other potential seafarers the opportunity to ‘rent’ their boat for their dream vacation.
Yachting means you aren’t confined to any […]

Short Cruises - The Perfect Match For First Time Cruisers

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Would you like to try a cruise, but aren’t sure if you’d really like it? Some people are intimidated about making a seven-day commitment to a cruise vacation. What if they experience motion sickness? What if they feel claustrophobic? For some people, these are very real concerns. If you experience […]

The Toughest Trimaran Sail Race?

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

It has been said that the Nokia Oops Cup is the toughest sail racing competition in northern Europe. That is propably true and it´s a tough competition measured with international standards also. If you are interested in extreme sailing this is something for you.
Nokia Oops Cup 2006 will be an international match between Norway, Sweden […]

The Reluctant Sailor - Tips for the Sailing Beginner

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Stroll around any marina and you will soon spot the classic sailing characters: the old enthusiast, patiently restoring a wooden shell to its sleek former self; the dedicated racer, tweaking his stripped out, cutting edge craft; or even tanned BMW man, who turns up on sunny weekends to take his latest woman out for a […]

Airboat Rides in Florida

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Florida is a mass of swamps, lakes and rivers and one of the best ways of getting around in this environment is in an airboat, particularly in the Everglades. With its flat hull and large pusher airplane propellor on the back an airboat is able to ride over both land and water with minimal impact […]

Noah’s Ark and Cruise Ships

Friday, July 27th, 2007

I cruise often, it is a peaceful relaxing experience that compares to none of my other travels. The calmness that comes over me while cruising is unexplainable. When cruising, I can’t help but to notice the similarities of the story of Noah’s Ark and the boarding of one of those mega 5 star […]

Sailing through History: Cruising in Turkey by Gulet

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Rain was smacking against the window. It was icy cold. Sitting in the dark depths of a British University’s library in 1994, I was gazing out dreaming of somewhere warm and exotic. Turkey was the place that lit up my imagination.
Three great things embody this country. Just four hours flight away from international London, it […]

Disney Cruise - Expert Guide

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

Experiencing the magic of Disney at Disneyland
Resort, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort
Paris is something that is rarely forgotten as a
child or as an adult. With a Disney cruise, you
can now recapture that magic on board one of
Disney’s elite cruise ships. There are several
exotic Caribbean cruise routes to choose from,
and with a spread of onboard […]