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Archive for the ‘Boating’ Category
My all-time favorite vacation activity is white water rafting. If you are not afraid of the water, or of getting wet, and you love the out-of-doors, you should try it!
White water rafting combines many good things, such as natural beauty, tranquillity, marvelous scenery, experiencing “the wild,†companionship, history — and moments of genuine excitement.
The rapids on rivers are generally classified in order of danger from 1 to 5…Â More info
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The River Rats are paddling against the current, trying to keep North Quabbin’s premiere community event alive.
The Athol Lions Club, the event’s organizers, has had to deal with loss of sponsors, cutbacks in the communities where the race is held and hazards in the river that require members to rethink where the start will be. “We’ll make do,†said David Flint of the Lions Club. “What’s the alternative? Not to have it.â€
Mr. Flint said the race will be held this year, but the future is in doubt if the club continues to lose sponsors…Â More info
In a loud fury of roaring engines and water spray, 25 of the 27 registered entrants for the wooden powerboat race took to the waters off Mina Seyahi to compete in the third heat of the Dubai Wooden Powerboat race organized by the Dubai International Marine Club, today.
The cigar shaped course stretched 40.74 NM from Mina Seyahi to Sheraton Jumeirah and comprised a start lap of 5.22 NM in addition to 7 race laps of 4.41 NM each including a mandatory long lap of 4.65 NM. Weather conditions were good. A spectacular view of boats raised at the bow made for thrilling action and excitement as spectators watched from the beaches stretching from the Royal Mirage to Sheraton Jumeirah.
It was a glorious day for Atlas 1, Dalma Marine and Al Jazeera Club. Throughout the race Atlas 1 dominated to be followed closely by Al Jazeera and then by Dalma Marine. By the third lap Al Jazeera fell back only to be overtaken and stay in position through till the finish in second place. Al Jazeera had to concede to third place. Abu Dhabi Racing Team stayed in …Â More info