yachting http://www.trifter.com/tags/yachting New posts about yachting Five Islands Get Away Adventures http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/Luxury-Travel/Five-Islands-Get-Away-Adventures.255287 Cayos Cochinos is located in the country of Honduras. You dive an untouched reef and aid the scientists on their underwater surveys. Cayos Cochinos are protected by the government because it is the least undisturbed ecosystem and the marine biologist dream. Commercial diving and fishing are not allowed and there are still many fish that are not named in this area. You can sign up for a 12 day trip and share wooden bungalows at the scientific station in the Biosphere expeditions. But if you want a nicer place, you can check in the Plantation Beach Resort on Cochino Grande. They have cottages made of mahogany and set at the edge of the water. Activities can include yachting, jungle hiking or sea kayaking.

St. Kitts has the best hiking places. You can stay at the Rawlin Plantation Hotel and hike the cloud shrouded mountain called Mr. Liamuiga. It is a 3,792 foot volcano that has been dormant. It takes about two to three hours of hike to the summit. You can do this on your own or you have a guide. When you reach the summit, you will be able to see the green carpeted crater. There are also ropes that are available of you dare to go down the caldera wall for about a thousand foot.

Barbados is heaven for those who are into surfing because this place has the best waves in the Caribbean area. Every November, the annual Reef Classic Barbados is held at the Soup bowl in Barbados. There are also waves that are good for intermediate and beginners. You can stay at the Sea-U Guest House in Bathsheba. You can also hike from Bathsheba to Bath Beach along the old rail.

The Seychelles has the best scenic places you can get to with the use of a boat. The SY Sea star is a 138 foot schooner and has eight cabins, teak decks, gears for diving and snorkeling and mountain bikes. They offer and 11 day cruise of island hopping. Included in the island hoppings are the islands of Mahe, Praslin, Cousin and La Digue.

Vieques is located in Puerto Rico. There are mangrove line lagoons and empty beaches in this area. It is also a home for the endangered leather back turtles and brown pelicans. It is also a home for the red footed boobies that is just cruising on the waters and of course lots of giant fish like permits, snooks, tarpons and a lot more. Your activities in the island will include fishing, kayaking, and mountain biking.

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:37:45 PST Pearls of Turkey: Marmaris and Bodrum http://www.trifter.com/Asia-&-Pacific/Turkey/Pearls-of-Turkey-Marmaris-and-Bodrum.127813 Turkey has many touristic places since three side of it is surrounded by sea. The north, south and west part is surrounded by Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea respectively. It has also an internal sea called Marmara. Because of the location, climate conditions, the hostility of people, Turkey is visited by millions of people every year. It is mostly preferred by Germans, Russians and North Europans. This article is a guide to people who want to visit Turkey for touristic purposes. Here is my favourite places in Turkey.

Marmaris:

Marmaris is one of the best touristic destinations on the Mediterranean Coast. It is located in Mugla. Tourism is the main source of income for the resident of Marmaris. Many young people go to Marmaris to work in tourism sector. They generally work in hotels.The population of Marmaris is actually 20000. However in summer season, it approaches to 400000. There are many shops, restaurants and bars in Marmaris. Marmaris also has a beautiful natural harbor which is used as Turkey's premier yachting port for Blue Voyage yacht cruises.

Bodrum:

Bodrum is another touristic city in Mugla Province. In ancient times it was known as Halicarnassus. Famous Turkish novelist, Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli, took the name of “fisherman of Halikarnas” from Bodrum. He had lived in Bodrum for many years before his death. Bodrum is one of the international centers of Turkey for tourism and yachting.Bodrum is rich with it's history. One of the seven wonders, Mausoleum of Mausolus, was in Bodrum in ancient times. Famous historian of ancient times Herodotus, famous Ottoman Admiral Turgut Reis, and Zeki Muren had lived in Bodrum for years.

There are many historical and sigthseeing places in Bodrum, such as Bodrum Castle, Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology and Turgut Reis. Due to the touristic activities in Bodrum, population of Bodrum increases from 33000 to 500000 in summer season.This means “money” for the people who lives there.

]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 09:13:09 PST Yachting Safety http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/Tips/Yachting-Safety.56537

  • VHF-FM Radio

    Everyone on board should know where the radio is in case of emergency, and they should know how to turn it on and transmit a “MAYDAY“. Basic instructions, including the name of the vessel, how to determine location, and the best channel on which to transmit (channel 16, 156.8) should be posted boldly near the radio. Each potential user should know that they must release the transmit button for at least 10 seconds after each transmission to allow time for a response before repeating their distress call. It's absolutely necessary that each person be instructed not to use the radio for any other purpose unless they are licensed to do so.

  • EPIRB or GPIRB

    An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (which must be registered) will transmit your location automatically if it becomes submerged when the vessel is in distress. Every Yacht should have one, and guests should know how to manually activate it. A GPIRB serves the same function but uses an internal global positioning device to indicate location, rather than the Doppler radar information that would be available from the EPIRB. The information from this beacon is relayed by satellite to the nearest search and rescue station. This is all that is necessary to activate a coast guard and civilian search for you. Of course any other items that you can use to indicate your location will be helpful. Rescue Steamers, Glow-sticks, and flares can all be helpful items.

  • An Automatic Defibrillator and a CPR Chart.

    The AED (automated electric defibrillator) can save your life, or the life of one of your guests if a cardiac arrest occurs off-shore. The emergency appliance is smaller than a brief case and once it is opened and turned on it will begin to give instructions. You will have to apply the stick-on pads to the chest of the individual; then press the “analyze” button. From there the equipment will either tell you to stand back while a shock is applied, or it will tell you to continue CPR. That's why you need an updated CPR chart. The newer protocols for CPR are much easier that the previous ones. For adults you will need to provide 2 breaths and then 30 compressions to the chest. The chart will remind you how to position the victim so that the air gets into the lungs.

  • A First Aid kit rated for greater than 24 hours.

    Every Yacht should have a professionally packaged first aid kit that includes a basic first aid text book. This kit will include hot and cold packs, an assortment of dressings, splinting supplies, antibiotics and some over the counter medications. Even minor emergencies like a burn or diarrhea can become serious if you are a day away from help without the proper supplies for treatment. Remember, if you have a radio and one licensed user you can get advice without sending a distress signal.

    • Many unexpected problems can occur while yachting for pleasure. These few items can help to assure your peace of mind, knowing that you are well prepared for the occasional mishap.

    ]]>     Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:15:51 PST