Whitewater rafting is a growing water sport activity in areas where wild rivers still abound. The United States have the Rio Grande, Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park and more. In the international scene there are the classic rivers known for whitewater rafting like the Mighty Zambezi; High Water Turkey; Sun Kosi River; Rio Futaleufu and the Franklin River to name a few.The popular water activity usually entails a group of...more
Scuba diving was once water sports of the elite. Few men and women had the courage and resources to learn how to scuba dive. It was considered a very dangerous sports back then for so little facts but myths were told about the dangers of underwater life. The underwater world was a new frontier then.Today, scuba diving and snorkeling are probably two of the safest water sports today. The sports are enjoyed the world over. In line...more
If only the Titanic had its ample share of life boats or life rafts, the sea tragedy could have had more survivors. Buying a life raft is a necessity that must be complied and happy are the small aircrafts pilots and crew of small cruisers and yachts if the life rafts that they buy remain tucked in their valises or canisters, unused. However, life rafts are necessities that a water vessel cannot afford not to have. Many lives have been saved because anglers, pilots, sailors and boating enthusiasts had the good sense to equip their planes or boats with inflatable life rafts.A one-person life raft is suitable for small boats and planes. The smallest one-person life raft (Plastimo Solo) weighs less than 10 pounds packaged small enough to fit under a pilot's seat. Small as it seem this life raft contains the basic characteristics of a life raft. It has a rubberized fabric structure; automatically deploys and inflates; has a canopy as protection from the harsh environment; a sea anchor and water ballasts to prevent drifting and at the same time provide stability in choppy water.It only follows that the bigger the boat, the bigger the survival life boat that it needs. The...more
Vacations Package for College Students The time spent in college is the most memorable because of the friends and the care-free life you have at that time, and no family commitments, full-time jobs, and a house to handle. All this makes vacationing for students the perfect opportunity during the two or four years of college. They can travel to...more
The first generation inflatable boats were manufactured from fabric that are "proofed" or made airtight by the application of thin layers of vulcanized rubber. The fabric used back then was commonly cotton but silk was also an option especially in airships. When ultra light material for inflatable was needed for boats, then silk was...more
Natural rubber has its flaws as material for inflatable boats. To make a more sea worthy inflatable the military developed neoprene during WWII as a more viable replacement for natural rubber boats. Neoprene is a form on synthetic rubber produced by the polymerization of chloroprene. It has generally good chemical stability and retains its flexibility in a wide temperature range. Neoprene is as elastic as rubber but stronger and less photodegradable and can resist heat thereby inhibiting it from degrading.Hypalon is produced when chlorine is added to the formulation of neoprene. Hypalon has the advantageous qualities of neoprene and more resistive to abrasion thereby rendering it tougher than neoprene. It is able to resist photo degradation. You can leave a Hyperion under the hot sun and it will still retain its original characteristic because is less thermoelastic. However, Hypalon does not hold air as well as neoprene.Avon and Zodiac made the first generation inflatable dinghies using fabrics that were saturated with neoprene and Hypalon. Avon used Hypalon on both sides of the fabric while Zodiac only used Hypalon on the exterior and neoprene on the...more
Great package vacation for New YearsThere are so many ways to spend the new years but most people prefer taking a vacation with their friends, family or loved ones in order to make it the most memorable one ever. The reason why most people nook...more
PVC is a form of plastic that is used in more than ways than one. It is used as water conduits, electrical wire covering, kitchen flooring and more. In recent year s the use of PVC as material for inflatable boats became popular. To...more
Neoprene, PVC and Hypalon are coatings for inflatable boats for them to be air tight and waterproofed. These chemicals have nothing to do in strengthening the inflatable boat itself. What makes the boat strong is its base fabric to...more
Sport as a Kind of Extracurricular Activities The role of extracurricular activities cannot be overestimated. They help students to keep in touch with their friends, to develop their skills, to fulfill their potential. And there are...more
Vancouver Vacations: Staying at Four Star HotelsYou should definitely plan a vacation to Vancouver in British Columbia if exotic beaches, great views and magnificent mountains are what you are looking to explore on your next tour. You dont have to...more
St. Louis Vacations - Mildred Lane Kemper Art MuseumThe St. Louis vacations are incomplete without a visit to the infamous Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum in the beautiful city. The amazing Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum was established in the...more