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How to Sail a Boat : Steering with the Tiller & Rudder: Free Online Sailing Lessons

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Learn how the tiller is used to turn the rudder and steer the boat in this free online video lesson on sailing. Expert: Tyler Pierce Contact: offshoresailing.com Bio: Tyler Pierce is the Northern Regional Operations Manager and Sail Instructor of the Offshore Sailing School at Liberty Landing in Jersey City, New Jersey. Filmmaker: Tom didonato

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(3/10) Battlefield II The War Against the U-Boats Ep2 World War II

Friday, March 12th, 2010

World War II SUBSCRIBE TO EXCELLENT WORLD WAR II VIDEOS The crisis of the Battle of the Atlantic came in early 1943. Dönitz, by this time commander of the German Navy, now had 200 operational U-boats. British supplies, especially of oil, were running out, and it became a question of whether Allied shipyards could build merchant ships fast enough to replace the tonnage that was being sunk. Mass production of Liberty Ships in US shipyards, however, helped to ensure that the Allies would win this race. ‘By April the U-boats were clearly struggling to make an impact.’ At sea, the situation was saved by aggressive anti-submarine tactics, by new technology – better weapons and radio, the long-range aircraft Liberator being equipped with centimetric radar – and, eventually, by a revived Ultra intelligence. By April the U-boats were clearly struggling to make an impact. Even worse, from Hitler’s point of view, was the fact that Allied sinkings of German submarines began to escalate, with 45 being destroyed in the months of April and May. Dönitz, recognizing that the U-boat’s moment had passed, called off the battle on 23 May 1943. This was not the end of the threat in the Atlantic, but thereafter it was greatly diminished. After his withdrawal, Hitler insisted on keeping troops on the Baltic coastline, even after they had been cut off by advancing Soviet troops, in order to maintain possession of a testing ground for new types of U-boats. By the end of the war, the Germans had …

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Friday, March 12th, 2010

Take Advantage Of The Trillion Dollar Ecommerce Revolution. If You’re Not Selling Online, You’re Missing The Boat. Get Trained – Get Setup – Get Going!

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NRS Kayak Review – The Pros and Cons

Friday, March 12th, 2010

NRS kayaks have been around for over 30 years and have been a major brand name in the inflatable kayak market since the beginning. NRS began designing their kayaks for people who were passionate about whitewater paddling, wanted a rugged and sturdy boat but didn’t want to completely empty out their wallets. They make river running kayaks that are fun and completely user-friendly. At the moment NRS has five different whitewater inflatable kayaks that they offer.

NRS Bandit I – The cool thing about the Bandit is that it is made with environmentally friendly material. Hopefully more inflatable kayaks will lean towards this as well. The Bandit is extremely light weight and truly ideal for any type of traveling. It is best suited for a smaller person. This is a fun little kayak for enjoying some nice river runs.

NRS Bandit II – This is the two person version of the Bandit. It may also be a better choice for someone who is a little taller or larger as it has a bit more room. It can handle up to class IV rapids.

NRS MaverIK – The Maverik is best suited for class I or II rapids. It is more of a beginner whitewater kayak that is very stable and also tracks fairly well on flatwater. This inflatable kayak is not suitable for any major whitewater tricks like rolling. It comes with a phenomenal ten year warranty.

NRS MaverIK II – This is the two person version of the Maverik and also comes equipped with the excellent ten year warranty. It offers a little more leg room and great stability. It is best suited for calm rivers and flatwater paddling. It is not a high performance whitewater kayak.

NRS MaverIK Performance – Now this is the real performance kayak that NRS offers. Weighing only 31 pounds it comes with thigh straps and foot braces. It is equipped to perform and you will not be disappointed. It is very rugged and sturdy and also comes with a ten year warranty. There are good and bad points to each and every one of these models but I will list some basic pros and cons of NRS kayaks in general.

Pro NRS Kayaks

Solid construction – they can take a beating and hold up nicely
All of their kayaks are super fun to use and great for all skill levels
The Bandit I & II is made with environmentally friendly materials.
They are much more affordable than say their biggest competitor – Aire kayaks.
Their kayaks have some of the best warranties in the business.
NRS is completely committed to making sure that their customers are happy and satisfied. This very much comes across when doing business with them.
The kayaks are light weight and perfect for traveling and easy storage.
Each boat performs differently – there is something for everyone.

Against NRS Kayaks

Though they are trying hard, they still do not compare to the ultimate quality of the Aire Kayaks (however they are much more affordable)
Their kayaks tend to not have a lot or room for storage.
Most of their kayaks are purely for rivers and will not perform well on flatwater – they can get blown around in high winds.
Their solo kayaks are really suited best for a smaller person – they are not large kayaks.

All that said and done the bottom line is that NRS makes great inflatable kayaks that are designed for pure river fun. They have excellent warranties and will last for a very long time. NRS knows their stuff and hopefully they will continue to make their kayaks affordable and easy to use. They are very popular boats and will likely be around for at least another 30 years.

To see pictures and to get much more information about NRS Kayaks visit InflatableKayakWorld.com where you’ll find this and much more, including comprehensive reviews and a list of the best inflatable kayaks.

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Port Blue Setting Sail

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Setting Sail by Port Blue…. Dedicated to Carly…

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