Author: Mansi Gupta

There are several ways to get a better rate on your Yacht insurance. Some of them are beyond our control, but others are a matter of personal choice. With a little patience and research, one can improve the rate to a good degree and save a good deal of money in the long run.

Basic improvements to your Yacht insurance rate are not all that hard to accomplish. The main thing you need is patience. All good things to those who wait as the old saying goes. If waiting is not a problem then there is no reason why you should not be able to get a decent Yacht insurance quote.

First you should make a good choice on Yachts. Just like a car, the sportier a Yacht is the more expensive the insurance will be. For basic purposes you should make every attempt to choose a Yacht that is as safe as possible. This means that extreme power, giant engines, and lightweight speed increasing designs should be avoided. A pleasure craft is going to make an insurance company far less nervous than that of a true speed demon that will cut the water and make old ladies faint in the wake. There are plenty of nice Yachts on the market that have all the amenities and nominal speed capabilities that will not make your agent cringe.

Yacht value is another factor. If the Yacht that you choose has an extreme value that you need to insure then you can count on a high insurance quote. To guard against this, make an informed choice when buying a Yacht. Check several different sellers to make sure that you are getting the best deal possible. This will in effect make your insurance rate go down considerably as the company will have less to cover in the case of an accident or theft.

Being safe is another matter. Most insurance agencies will offer discounts to clients who will take and complete a Yachting safety course. This will make you a better Yachter and decrease the chances that you will make a fatal error or judgement call that will end up costing the insurance company lots of money. This will also work to protect you on several levels. Not only will you and the people with you be in better hands with someone who has proper training, you will also have piece of mind that you will not make a poor judgement call at a crucial moment that could cause the loss of your craft. Insurance companies are not the only ones who have something to lose.

A yacht (From Dutch Jacht meaning “hunt”) pron. was originally defined as a light, fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other transgressors around and into the shallow waters of the Low Countries. …

Author: Jerry Tarrer
Boating is one of the favorite American summer pastimes. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 70 million people go boating each year. While boating is much safer than driving a car, there are still enough boating accidents to raise some alarm signals as to why boating accidents occur. 53% of fatal boating accident victims drowned, while 39% suffered trauma and 9% died of other causes. Most boating deaths result from falling out of a small yacht , without a PFD, whether it capsizes or not. Make sure that all boaters have on flotation devices. When boating be alert to sudden boat motion changes, wind shifts, light flashes and the beginning of choppy water. These sudden changes can all mean a storm is brewing. Always carry a radio with the local “Marine Band” on it. The Marine Band broadcasts storm warnings, which should alert you to head in to a dock until the storm blows over.

On The Water

There is no excuse for littering, especially on the water. The litter that you throw into the water can contaminate fish, the water that goes to our cities, and surrounding farmlands. Going out on the luxury yacht with your family can be a fun experience that can create many happy childhood memories for your children. Growing up on the water is an experience that not all children get to have. If sunbathing is a priority, then a calm inlet where you can tie floats to the boat and be lazy in the water is a perfect spot. Many now rent houseboats where they spend their vacations enjoying the peace and tranquility of the waterways.
CanoesMore…

Canoes are designed for ease of getting in and out, especially for older folks wishing to get into the sport. Canoes are versatile and practical for a number of reasons, and can work in a number of different situations. When it comes to introducing yourself to the water, canoes are a great place to start. The longer canoes are excellent for long open water trips, but you can also buy one-person smaller canoes for running white water. One feature that the canoe has over the Kayak is its storage capacity, which allows passengers to haul large amounts of accessories and supplies on extended water trips. Canoes however can sometimes be difficult to transport, unless you have a full-sized pickup truck and especially if you plan on loading it yourself. Another drawback of canoes is that when it rains heavily, the boat can fill up with water very rapidly.

Kayaks

The way kayaks are designed; they seem to blend in with the natural surroundings instead of disturbing them. Kayaks are never motorized…they are propelled manually, using one oar that has a paddle on either side. Kayaks are small, streamlined boats that have tapered ends and slightly thicker centers. There are openings in the middle that are just large enough to fit one person. One benefit of boats and yacht that kayaks have over canoes is their portability. Kayaks are very easy to transport due to their size as compared to a canoe. Another thing that is making Kayaks very popular is their storability. Inflatable kayaks are becoming more and more popular for this main reason. The serenity of paddling your kayak along a glassy lake in the early morning or along a river through a small canyon at sunset can be an incomparable experience.

Engine driven boats

Before starting your engine, always carefully sniff for gasoline fumes in the engine and fuel areas, open hatches and run the blower. Fuel fires and explosions burn and kill boaters each year. People who take boat trips often fail to realize the potential disasters that can ensue if they are not careful and safe on-board their boat. Over 1,000 people die on boating trips per year, and many of the dangers associated with boating are easily preventable.

Alcohol and Boating

Did you know?

The use of alcohol is involved in about a third of all recreational boating fatalities?

The penalties for BUI (boating under the influence) can include large fines, revocation of operator privileges and serious jail terms?

It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in every state?