If you think you’ve found the boat of your dreams, it’s time to test it. Testing your boat is more than just taking it for a test drive around the
harbor. You should look at everything closely, as a professional boat tester would.

Sometimes, it can be hard to tell a top quality boat from one that may have problems later on. To an untrained eye, both can look good on the surface. When you start to break everything down and give it a careful inspection, you’ll be able to tell a great boat from a not-so-great boat.

By opening up all doors and access plates, you can get great insight on the the construction of the boat. You should also stick your head into the anchor locker of any boat you are considering to buy, as if they’ve cut any corners you’ll normally be able to see it here.

Looking into the anchor locker also lets you look at the hull to deck joint. If there is light coming from through, or if the fiberglass around the joint can be seen through, it normally means the boat has poor construction.
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Water sports and water adventures have become increasingly popular nowadays. Certain people love the pump of adrenaline when blasting down a white water river spray, while many prefer to enjoy paddling on a silent lake at dawn. And then, there is the third category of individuals who love both. Although there might be three categories of people, there is only one kayak that would satisfy all the three groups – the Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Kayak, which is sold at Tupelo Super Store.

The first thing you will notice about the Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Canoe is that they are surprisingly light-weight, weighing only 26 lbs. The Sea Eagle 330 Kayak can withstand a weight of 500 pounds (i.e.) two adults and gear, which is an awful lot for such a light-weight boat. The Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Kayak fits easily in your storage bag. These Sea Eagle Inflatable Boats have a mind-baffling cargo space that enables you to carry camping supplies for several days.

The Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Kayak is built with a whole lot of features including inflatable spray skirts, removable inflatable front and rear seat, front and rear rope handles, and a self-bailing drain valve that proves to be useful on a white water river or in ocean surf. This Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Canoe from Tupelo Super Store is built with an extra thick 33 mil Polykrylar hull and an I-beam construction floor that provides extra rigidity to the Sea Eagle 330. The manufacturers have blended the material into a single solid structure by welding the seams of the Sea Eagle 330 Kayak with 10,000 volts of power. (more…)

Boat rentals are an easy way to turn a dull weekend into an awesome one! When you take your responsibility on the water seriously, boating can be a safe and fun way to spend time with your family and friends. This article will provide you with information that can help you have a great boat rental experience from start to finish. Whether you’re just out for a ride or enjoying your favorite water sports, the following will be beneficial to you.

Boating is a very popular sporting and leisure activity in the United States. People travel from different corners of the country cruise some of the best boating destinations in the world. Water is a lot more fun when you have the means to travel through it! If there’s one thing, though, that every boater must know, it’s that safety comes first!
Before you rent your first boat, make sure you know what you’re doing. What is your level of experience? If you have never driven a boat before, you should consider taking a boating safety course – it could end up saving your life (and many others!). At the very minimum, ask the boat rental company to take you out on the water to show you the basic operation and navigation techniques. They should explain to you the “rules of the road” so that you know what to look out for when you’re on the water. (more…)

No matter where you are in NZ you are never far from the water. Beaches, lakes, rivers and dams are readily available by vehicle and foot. We have endeavoured to list a few of many well frequented water related holiday activities here, which are guaranteed to provide an unforgettable experience.
If you love water sports you are sure to enjoy the following pursuits.

Kayaking & Canoeing
You can’t beat sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman and Marlborough Sounds when it comes to pristine water, amazing scenery and wildlife encounters with seals, dolphins and penguins. A few local providers include: Abel Tasman Kayaks and Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company. Perhaps you are new to kayaking; why not learn from professionally trained guides before enjoying a paddling trip – New Zealand Kayak School provides a range of courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced boaters alike.

Surfing
If surfing is your passion you will enjoy the benefit of uncrowded waves, beautiful landscapes and a fantastic choice of beach breaks, river bars, point breaks, and reef breaks. Popular surf locations include Raglan, Taranaki, Christchurch and Dunedin. Never surfed before? Never fear, there are plenty of surf schools and instructors located around New Zealand’s surf regions. New Zealand Surf Tours based in Auckland offer 1 – 12 day tours and lessons with Surfing New Zealand Endorsed Coaches. (more…)

The Tons valley is a remote area and has a culture unlike any other in the region. The villagers in the Tons valley are believed to be descendents of the Pandavas and Kauravas from the epic Mahabharata. It also has some uncommon traditions such as that of polygamy.

Ever thought you would raft in white water set in some incredible high scenery? Tons river rafting is what you are looking for. A next level water rafting experience awaits as we run several rapids ranging from Class III to Class IV+/V, with whitewater sections separated by maybe a hundred yards or less of flat water.

The rafting begins from Gyunhatti and stretches 90 km up to Ichhari. The consistency of white water in this long patch makes it one of the best white water rafting experiences in the world today. Tons river is divided in “Upper”, “Middle” and “Lower” sections. Since the “Upper Tons” section is not fit for rafting, people start their rafting expeditions from the Middle sections. On the Middle Tons between Lunagad and Tiuni, the river drops at an average rate of 32 feet per kilometer. This includes a drop of 78 feet/kilometer over the last three and a half kilometers before Tiuni. You don’t need to imagine the mind boggling high that you would get while doing those lows amidst beautiful mountains and breathtaking sceneries.

As we go lower than Tiuni, we encounter a series of Class III+ rapids, followed by Afterglow, Channel Rapid, Pillow talk, Thrice Bitten, Deadly Dedsu before we reach the bridge at Atal. There are several Class 3 rapids on the way after which we flow into a gorge where we tackle the Lone Ranger, Three Musketeers, and the Roaring Bagni.

Sliding lower, the land assumes a gentler and more tropical rhythm from the alpine valley near the base camp. The gorge splits open at the bridge near Minus and the river flows gently for the next 7 km till we reach Major Surprise, the biggest rapid. Major Surprise is followed by a series of big rapids before the river flattens out again near the dam at Icchari.