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Boating divides into two distinct types, sailing
where the wind provides the main force to move the boat, and power boating
where a motor or engine is used as the power source.
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Within
power boating, the craft can range from large, luxury motor yachts on
which many people can sleep, to small rubber or plastic dinghies powered
by a small outboard motor.
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Power boating is also often linked with
water skiing while jet skiing using personal water craft is a new variant on this activity; more details on these are available from the
specialist organisations listed below.
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Power boating is carried out on both inland and coastal waters.
Although much boating is done purely for fun, there are many competitions
as well.
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Royal Yachting Association www.rya.org.uk/
British Water Ski Federation www.britishwaterski.co.uk/
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Practical Boat Owner
RYA Magazine
Canal Boat
Jet Skier & Personal Watercraft Magazine
Motor Boat and Yachting
Motor Boats Monthly
British Waterskier |
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Find a local boating group
or club (see organisations above).
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See if there are
introductory sessions or classes at your local club, AE centre or
nearest water area.
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Consult books or magazines
on different types of power boating.
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Check in your local library/paper
for more information.
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Skills and people
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Power boating is done by people of all ages and both
sexes. It does not require any great degree of physical fitness but
some knowledge of boat handling, the rules of water craft, navigation and the hazards
of water are essential.
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Power boating is something that you can do on your own, providing that
the boat you are using is not too big for one person to handle;
personal water craft have been designed especially for individual
use.
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But many people like to go boating with family or friends in
groups of mixed ages and sex; with larger boats the activity is
often part of a weekend trip or longer holiday.
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Some power boaters, water and jet skiers belong to local clubs, where
their craft are kept, and the
social aspect of club life can be important.
Equipment or clothing
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Waterproof and windproof gear are generally required for boating in the
UK, and suitable non slip footwear is essential.
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So too is the craft
or boat, which may be hired, especially at holiday locations or water
sports areas.
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Where boats or craft are individually owned, special
trailers may be needed to take them from one boating location to another.
A place or facilities
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