Recently, a feature piece by the editor of UK consultancy site, YachtSponsorship ran on this and other sites in the TetraMedia group, pondering the pros and cons of sponsorship in the sport of sailing, and lamenting that too often, the branding overshadows the sailors.
It was commenting on the 133 page report by organisers of the Volvo Ocean Race, of which a large part was dedicated to the Return on Investment (ROI) for sponsors  … More
Rafting is a great activity for people seeking an adventure vacation. Whether they choose the adrenaline rush of shooting down or or a more-leisurely paddle on a calm river past amazing scenery, rafting is a popular activity for adventurous travelers. Some of the best places to paddle in the entire world have both slow scenic sections and challenging rapids. While the most challenging runs in the world are off-limits to all but the most skilled rafters, there are some destinations where it is possible to get a world-class rafting experience as part of a white water tour.
If you want to find scenery and white water rafting excitement, these are your best options  … More
A pair of boaters came up with a novel method for putting out a fire after another vessel became engulfed in flames on a lake in New Zealand’s South Island.
The footage shows black smoke billowing the small vessel as a man says, “If it goes bang… the fire’s going to spread everywhere”. As the group of people onshore continue to panic about how to deal with fire, a sprint boat, a type of racing craft, suddenly appears on the lake heading straight for it.Â
A man onshore yells “What are you doing!” but seconds later the boaters’ plan becomes clear, as they make a sharp turn next to the flaming vessel to shower it with water. The sprint boaters circle around the lake and continue to splash the other vessel until the flames are put out.