For the last decade, Liz Clark’s home has been the ocean. The exploratory surfer-sailor set out on Swell, her 40-foot sailboat, from the coast of Santa Barbara in October 2005 to seek out unk…
The Pelagor is a concept ground effect seaplane designed to haul cargo short distances.
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Anyone who's been to the ocean has probably seen the foamy white stuff that clings to the sand after a wave breaks and recedes, but what the heck causes that bubbly foam and is it dangerous?
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The lust for the sea, and the need to feel the wind whip through your hair as you ride the ripples is what often compels aspiring sailors to purchase a boat.
Ahhh....blue sky, the occasional sea gull, the gentle rocking of a wave. Are you in heaven? Nope....you are enjoying your boat. There is nothing better than a perfect weather day if you have a boat. Pack up a great lunch, your family and friends and head out onto the open water. Not only is it
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TweetShare173SharePin173 Shares Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water or move from land to water. These tornadoes look similar to a land tornado. Appearing as a funnel-shaped cloud, a waterspout is usually a non-supercell tornado over water. These tornados are not as powerful as the ones we see on land. Most of them are just […]
All the state-of-the-art boating and fishing gear won’t do a thing if you don’t know how to properly use them in a disaster.
The sirenians are a group of mammals comprised of dugongs and manatees, including the extinct Steller’s sea cow. Generally, they are slow-moving, aquatic herbivores that don’t seem to do much besides eat. But that's misleading. They are fascinating creatures that are severely endangered because of irresponsible human actions and need our protection. 10Their Name Comes From Mermaids The name 'Sirenia' comes from the Greek word for…
Do you know why the units nautical mile and knots used for measuring distance and speed at sea? Find it out inside the article.
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