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Boating, the leisurely activity of traveling by boat typically refers to the recreational use of boats whether power boats, Sail boats, or larger Yacht, focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or waterskiing. Boating is an extremely popular activity, and there are millions of boaters worldwide.
Types of Boats
Recreational boats fall into several broad categories, and additional subcategories. Broad categories include dinghies (generally under 16' powered by sail, small engines, or muscle power), paddlesports boats (kayaks, rowing shells, canoes), runabouts (15-25' powerboats with either outboard, sterndrive, or inboard engines), daysailers (14-25' sailboats, frequently with a small auxiliary engine), cruisers (25-65' powerboats with cabins), and cruising and racing sailboats (25-65' sailboats with auxiliary engines). The National Marine Manufacturer's Association (defines 32 types of boats [http://www.discoverboating.com/buying/boattypes.aspx, demonstrating the diversity of boat types and specialization. More on [ Boating ]
New waterpolo season - Nowra South Coast Register
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:29:16 -0000
New waterpolo seasonNowra South Coast Register, Australia - 1 hour agoFOR all those who enjoyed watching waterpolo at the Beijing Olympics here’s your chance to get into the water and try this great game. ...
Haven water polo goes 2-2 at Rockford Invite - Grand Haven Tribune
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:27:55 -0000
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Hudsonville water polo coach beats alma mater - MLive.com
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:58:38 -0000
Hudsonville water polo coach beats alma materMLive.com, MI - Oct 4, 2008"Pete is a great coach, and I learned everything I know about water polo from that guy. It was a little weird coming back and wearing the blue and yellow. ...
Contra Coasta Times: Ancient Sport thrives in Jack London Square - Article describes the history of the sport and its growing popularity in the California Bay Area.
Dragon Boat Races: The China Experience - Historical information about dragon boat racing.
Dragon Boat Racing International - Events calendar and links to international governing bodies of dragon boat racing.
Meta Description: [ British Dragon Boat Association Website ]
Dragon Boat West - Offers news, events announcements, race results, and a discussion forum with a focus on Vancouver, Canada.
Meta Description: [ Dragon Boat West ]
Dragonboat Racing Webring - Listing of sites in the ring.
Meta Description: [ This ring contains links to sites about Dragonboat Racing, the most spectacular watersport in the world ! ]
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Dragonboat Training Manual - Hong Kong Island Paddle Club's online training manual for dragon boat racing.
IDBF Petition for 2008 - An online petition promoting the inclusion of dragon boat racing in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Junior Dragon Boat News - This site offers news and information on the sport of dragon boat racing. It focuses on events that affect the junior paddler in Canada and abroad.
Meta Description: [ This is an on-line home for dragon boat enthusiasts, especially novices and teens. ]
The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival - Historical information about dragon boating.
Vermont Waterways' - Paddling Adapter to Concept II Indoor Rower simulates single blade paddling.
Worldwide Dragon Boat Calendar - Features links to international and local race event websites, travel and tourism websites, physical fitness and conditioning tips, and a global event calendar.
Meta Description: [ Informational site about dragon boat racing as a paddling sport. Includes links to international and local race event websites; dragon boat suppliers; travel and tourism sites; training, physical fitness and conditioning tips; and a global race event calendar. ]
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