Introducing Acro Paraliding

This sport is definitely not for the faint hearted. It is genuinely the extreme sport end of paragliding. Pilots who fly or compete in this genre of the sport are highly skilled and have a very high level of confidence in both their ability and their equipment. (remember this is a soft wing which will collapse into a small ball with no airspeed)

The smart(albeit crazy) pilot always does acro-paragliding over a large lake… Plus a rescue boat should be close by, as water landing presents its own hazards.

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Underfunded Federal Mandates Belie Port Security

As the story unfolds, it is perhaps important to gain some perspective on the underlying facts and historical context of the United Arab Emirates based Dubai Ports World (DPW) since its takeover of London based Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co. (P&O), before political allegiances and commercial interests totally obscure the main issues at hand. In addition, the capacity of the to employ national security processes at U.S. ports of entry has come under much scrutiny, not only since said proposed deal was unveiled to the American people, but as far back as September 11, 2001.

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The Northwest Passage Exists!

The Northwest Passage: It finally exists!

The famous Captain Cook spent a lifetime exploring the coastlines of the northern continents. He looked in vain for a Northwest passage which would facilitate commerce between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Cook Inlet leading to the modern city of Anchorage is named for him. Ironically, the furthermost inland bay was named by Cook in a way that exemplifies his failure to find a through passage. It is called to this day, “Turnagain Arm.” Ice and weather always stopped surface vessels for a season or two as they lay frozen in the ice. The Northeast Passage was finally navigated in 1879 by Nils A. E. Nordenskjöld. Roald Amundsen, who went through the Northwest Passage (1903-6), also went through the Northeast Passage (1918-20). In 1958, the US Atomic Submarine “Nautilus” successfully crossed the Arctic underwater, actually sailing over the North Pole! Later, the USS Skate actually surfaced at the Pole, breaking through the relatively thin ice!

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Boating Safety – 5 Tips to Be Safe on the Water

Riding on a boat is a normally pretty safe activity, but there are a few things to consider. For boating follow these 5 tips to be safe on the water and ensure you’ll have many more fun, safe, days to come.

– Never go out on the water without life vests. A surprising number of people ignore this advice, but it really is essential, which is why it’s listed here first. Even if you are a really strong swimmer if you fall in the water you may hit your head, or be temporarily confused from falling in. During that time your life vest will be working to pull you up to the surface so you can breathe, in which case you’ll be really grateful that you wore it.

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Encounters With the Law Don’t Take a Holiday

Like most people, you work hard, and want to enjoy your summer vacation. Unfortunately, cutting loose and living it up does not come without risks. While many of us worry most about the airline losing our luggage, or the trusty van breaking down in the middle of nowhere, few consider an all too common cause of a bad vacation. What happens when you have an unwanted encounter with the law?

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Boating Safety Tips to Ensure Fun and Relaxation

Boating has become extremely popular in recent years and with the increase in popularity also comes the increase in boating accidents. Accidents that could have been avoided if people would take the time and prepare themselves with some tips.

Swim Learn how to swim. What in the world are you doing on the water without the ability to swim. If you can’t swim and an accident should occur you won’t last more than 5 minutes, 10 minutes tops.

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