NPP helps thousands of public entities nationwide save time in the procurement process. With a wide range of competitively bid and publicly awarded contracts, agencies can purchase off of existing contracts without going to bid, and the contracts comply with government procurement requirements.The improved contract with WESCO, which went into effect April 1, 2013, significantly expands the ...more
How to Get Good Sailing Lessons Sailing is one of the favorite past time activities in places like Vancouver and similar coastal regions in Canada. It proves to be a booster for most travelers and sea lovers and hence, one can see the rise in the industry. But to actually enjoy the activity one needs to be properly trained and groomed to face hard waters and tough conditions.One can find quality lessons from yachting associations...more
Sailing the 7 Seas This year calls for a trip that will capture life's greatest moments for you, your family and friends. Regardless of the destination, a cruise can be a great way for you and your family to escape and get the rest you deserve while keeping the kids entertained and occupied. Several cruise lines offer fantastic family cruise vacation specials. For example Disney cruise lines offer an all inclusive package starting from $600 per person for the entire week! For the adventurous, we suggest a cruise to the Antarctic. While probably not suitable for your younglings, this cruise destination is great for young adults and it will be a breathtaking experience; a true once in a lifetime opportunity. Finally, for those well to do families, a great option is a luxury cruise to the Caribbean. Enjoy all the amenities of an all-inclusive cruise and have all the fun activities for your enjoyment. And, there's much, much more to browse.Be sure to take advantage of off season deals. Most cruise lines travel year round and most have excess capacity during the non-peak times. Use this to your advantage. By being flexible with your...more
Sailing Attire If you're invited to go sailing, of course you want to be the cutest first mate on deck. But what do you wear when an impromptu invitation arises? Do what every girl does. Raid your closet and make an outfit out of what you've got. Sailing attire doesn't have to be reminiscent of Mr. and Mrs. Howell on...more
Sailing Shoes If you are an avid sail boat enthusiast, you'll want to get yourself some sailing shoes that really perform. All shoes are not the same and a simple pair of sneakers isn't going to give you the same kind of support that good sailing shoes will. Amateur or pro sailboat racers alike need a shoe that can keep up...more
Searching For Old Sailing Ships .Without old sailing ships the world that we know today wouldn't exist. There wouldn't have been pirate stories, no great seal battles, no one would go on a treasure hunt, and Christopher Columbus wouldn't have even tried to sail across the ocean in 1492, searching for silk and spices. If the oceans hadn't once been filled with old sailing ships there wouldn't be any reason to explore the oceans depths looking for the remains of the ones that never made it to shore.The stretch of Atlantic coastline that stretches from the Outerbanks of North Carolina all the way north to the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay is known to sailors as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, a name bestowed on the stretch of water because of the sheer numbers of ships that have sunk to their death in the blue water. Some sailors scorn feel that Sable Island, a long wedge of sandbar near Nova Scotia, can also be a part of the Graveyard of the Atlantic. The tiny island is believed to be responsible for a minimum of 350 shipwrecks. Still others feel that it isn't right to exclude Cape Cod from the graveyard. The Massachusetts town's...more
Sending a parcel to Sale is plain sailing with the leading UK courier firms If speed is key when you need to send a parcel to Sale, there are many top delivery companies which will put their foot down to ensure that it gets to its...more
Ways To Make Your Move Smooth Sailing Stress and uncertainty are least desired during the course of a move. It is however important to prepare well in advance so as to facilitate a smooth shift to your new home. How to go about setting...more
Parasailing – A Peculiar Gift for Men Have you heard about parasailing? This is one of the bizarre gift ideas for men. However, you cannot offer this one to whom, who has not a brave heart. No doubt, many such opportunities are...more
The Racing Rules of Sailing In order to play a game with other people, you have to agree on the rules. The governing body for the sport, the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), writes the Racing Rules of Sailing. Every four years,...more
Sailing Supplies Guide If you are a person that loves adventure, sunshine and the endless waves of the sea, then you may want to continue reading this article for useful tips on purchasing sailing supplies. This may be an expensive and...more
Sailing on the Adriatic Lonely Planet has in his latest publication 100 most see places in our world published also Croatian coastline with sailboat. There was not any sailing in Caribean, Thailand or some other more exotic location....more