Boats

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.

What are those rubber boats called?

What are those rubber boats called? A rigid inflatable boat (RIB), also rigid-hull inflatable boat or rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB), is a lightweight but high-performance and high-capacity boat constructed with a rigid hull bottom joined to side-forming air tubes that are inflated with air to a high pressure so as to give the sides resilient

Are the ospreys still at Loch Garten?

Are the ospreys still at Loch Garten? Loch Garten is part of Abernethy and is the place that ospreys returned to in the 1950s after a period of extinction in the UK – they still return here every spring to breed.

Where are Rs sailboats made?

Where are Rs sailboats made? What does Made In Britain mean? Not in the literal sense of course, that’s obvious, but what does it mean for the sailor. RS Sailing is a British business that supplies thousands of high quality sailboats a year all over the world, a fleet of some 20 classes that are all built in Great Britain.

What are the different boats in rowing?

What are the different boats in rowing? There are two main types of rowing shells — crew boats and sculling boats. There are also different types of boats according to the number of people inside.

What is a 4 boat in rowing?

What is a 4 boat in rowing? A coxed four, also known as a 4+, is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a coxswain.

What is the dark meaning behind Row Row Your boat?

What is the dark meaning behind Row Row Your boat? The ‘boat’ in the tune represents your life. You are the oarsman. You are the one doing the rowing. You aren’t simply rowing once and then letting the ‘stream’ of time drift you downriver… you are constantly ‘rowing’ or trying to be the best that you can be in this life.

Can I take a boat on the River Wye?

Can I take a boat on the River Wye? Boat Trips Short cruises aboard the Kingfisher and the Wye Pride are a great way of finding out about the local history of the area as the captain gives a commentary as you make your way through the Wye gorge. There is another ‘boat’ at Symonds Yat – the intriguing hand ferry at the Saracen’s Head.

What kind of rope do you use for boat fenders?

What kind of rope do you use for boat fenders? Jute Rope. Strong, tough, attractive and cheap, jute rope is another great choice for use as fender rope. Made with a strong polypropylene core sheathed in traditional jute rope, the jute fender ropes available from Ropes Direct won’t give up easily, and will provide a strong, durable fender for your boat or dock.