A blog about boats, fishing, water sports and having fun on the ocean
In this category you’ll find all our posts, tips and advice in regards to boats. Big boats, small boats, expensive boats, cheap boats and luxury boats. You’ll find it all here.
Can I get a boat from London to Hampton Court? The river trip from Westminster to Hampton Court is unique. At 35 kilometres (22 miles) one-way, it is the longest regular scheduled boat service available from London. On a fiercely tidal river such as The Thames it is difficult and sometimes impossible to provide an exact time of departure and arrival.
How much is a boat ride on the River Thames? Single Tickets Single ride tickets vary depending on your starting and ending point. Prices start at £10.80/adult (16+), £7.05/child (5-15), free for infants 4 and under. See their full list of single and return ticket prices here.
How do you heat up a taco boat? Microwave on high until warm: 1 to 6 tortillas: 5 to 15 seconds; 7 to 12 tortillas: 10 to 20 seconds. Oven: Wrap stack of tortillas in foil; place on cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F until warm: 1 to 6 tortillas: 5 to 7 minutes; 7 to 12 tortillas: 7 to 10 minutes.
How long do sword fishermen stay at sea? Swordfishing, for instance, is a nighttime bite, so you will set gear in the evening, sleep for a few hours, and wake up at dawn to retrieve the day’s catch. Working on a bandit boat means 16-to-20-hour days are the norm, and sometimes if the bite is really hot, you will fish for over 40 hours straight.
Where is the sugar boat wreck? If you are standing on the Helensburgh promenade looking towards Greenock, you can see a large shape in the water about a mile from the shore. This is the wreck of the MV Captayannis that was beached on a sand bank in the Clyde on a stormy night in 1974, and is now known locally as the Sugar Boat.
Who owns Steve Jobs yacht now? Laurene Powell Jobs
What is the steering wheel of a boat called? Helm – A tiller or wheel and any associated equipment for steering a ship or boat.
Does Stanley Park have an entrance fee? No the Park is Free. Stanley Park is one of the world’s great city Parks, a local guide even calls it Stanley Park Forest, with over 400 hectares, with beaches, formal gardens, and wilderness forest
Is St Mawes worth visiting? Heritage Hot-Spots One point of historical interest well worth a visit is St Mawes Castle. Built by King Henry VIII, visitors can view the ‘oubliette’ where prisoners were kept, wander the beautiful grounds and soak up the seascape from the top of the castle keep.
How much does the Soo Locks boat tour cost? Ticket prices are normally $33.00 per adult and $13.00 per child 5-16 years old. Children 4 and under always ride for free! We understand that plans may change, so Original Soo Locks Boat Tours offers refunds for unused tickets, no questions asked! Experience ‘locking through’ the Soo Locks.