Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Types Of Sand Yachts

By Ferdinand Mekinsy

Catamaran sailing is not something you will learn on the regular sailing programs, since most navigation practice is undertaken on monohulls. The reason for such measures is the higher difficulty to operate multihulls as it is the case with the catamaran. Sailing experience added with personal enthusiasm will eventually assist one sail a catamaran, and enjoy the stability, the speed and the challenge of such a boat.

What are the elements to consider for one who is ready to invest in sailing gear? First of all, gloves and special foot wear like dinghy boots for instance, are first on the list. Then, there is the life jacket and the foul weather sailing gear. The latter includes both pants and jacket that keep off humidity. And last but not least, there are the wet and dry suits that should not miss from the sailor's wardrobe; they keep you warm even in water or on very cold weather.

The most common mistake people make on their first sailing vacations is to pack way too much. Casual is the word to describe life on an island, so you won't be needing fancy clothes and all sorts of gadgets. Sailing vessels impose limitations in terms of storage space, and hard-sided luggage are surely not a good idea to take with you. Go for canvas or duffel bags that can be folded into occupying less room. Small baggage that can be taken with you on the plane also save you the trouble of having to deal with lost luggage when you arrive on the island.

Widely spread in the entire Oceania and Polynesia, catamaran sailing had greatly influenced the design of leisure boats with multiple hulls. The power engine represents the alternative to wind and water current power in catamaran propelling, but the true feeling of the sea is achieved by knowing the winds and decoding the message of the waves.

There are several types of sand yachts used for land sailing, and according to their distinct features, such vehicles compete in different classes. Therefore, the largest yachts in land sailing competitions are known as Class 2. They all have very big masts with big sails that lend considerable power to the vehicles; yet, the size could be an obstacle to reaching high speed. More popular than Class 2 is Class 3 that is very similar in design, but on a minuscle scale. Designed according to high-tech principles, such yachts make land sailing really fast. Usually made of fiberglass, Kevlar and carbon fiber, these vehicles will get a 60miles per hours during a race.

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Dive into Thailand

By Ed J. Price
Out of all the different countries in the world, Thailand is still considered to be one of the most exciting places to visit. Renowned for its huge shopping malls, elephant rides and exotic adult clubs, Thailand also offers wonderful scuba diving sites. Dive Thailand has fast become a favorite destination for many people looking for dive holidays and sites. Thailand has a warm climate with the months between October and April being the best time to visit the country. The waters around Thailand at this time of year are ideal for scuba diving. The rainy season falls outside his window.
Diving Phuket.
The largest Island in Thailand is Phuket. It has fast become one of the destinations of choice by many tourists to Thailand. With its rich underwater ecosystem, Phuket is a great place for scuba diving. From reefs to wrecks and even underwater volcanoes, dive Phuket has it all. The waters surrounding Phuket is also full of marine life such as coral, fish, turtles, dolphins, sharks and even whales. A few of the more popular dive sites in Phuket include the Similan Islands, Shark Point, King Cruiser Wreck and the Andaman Wreck.
Hin Mouang
Hin Mouang is famous for its pelagic fish, making it one of the most famous diving sites in Thailand. With breathtaking underwater peaks, large fish shoals, pretty carpets of anemone, gigantic corals, gorgonian, and other extravagant sights, this place makes diving Thailand simply spectacular.
Hin Daeng
With close proximity to Hin Mouang, this place is another totally unique site that Thailand has to offer. Common features of the waters in Hin Daeng include morays, octopi, shrimps, crayfish, gray reef sharks, leopard sharks, and barracudas with the occasional sightings of manta rays, whale sharks and nurse sharks.
Koh Kraden Wreck
Just off the coast of Koh Kraden lies the Koh Kraden wreck. Its fame comes from the fact that it is a sunken Japanese destroyer. Over the years, it has become a breeding ground for flora and fauna. Other marine creatures that frequent this site include sea horses, giant morays, soft corals, lion fish and great schools of fish.
Koh Dok Mai
Well known for its night cave diving is Koh Dok Mai. This dive site is littered with sea urchins like lobsters, moray eels, leopard sharks and also sea snakes. This is an ideal location or those searching for a different diving experience.
Dive Thailand is a great scuba diving destination with a lot to offer. If you consider going there on your next diving trip, you are sure to have an extraordinary time with many wonderful memories to savor.
About the Author:
Ed J. Price has had a keen interest in scuba diving for many years. For more information on diving sites worldwide and various Thailand destinations such as diving Phuket, visit his online resource site now.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

My commute everyday a video snippet.


Here is a short video blog that I am attempting. Actually its really boring, bear with me because it is the start of things.

Since I am doing things on my own, i need the practice and that will come by doing things over and over again. By the way the narrative is in Myanmar Language. English versions coming soon.

Friday, December 26, 2008

When in a Hurry, Don't take a Untested Route

Yeah, I know it sometimes pays off to take a drastic new measure, a new path, when you feel the crunch coming onto you.
The time is too short, and the deed will take to long.
What do you do?
What you don't do is try out some unknown, route to reach your destination.
Everybody told me to take the bus, and against my better judgement, i followed their advice.
And was a solid hour late for my appointment. Luckily that my appointment got lost too and was late, but that is beside the point.
I should of taken the MRT and waited with worry for my appointment.
So here's my advice for you in Singapore, if you are in a hurry, take a cab (and that is not new advice, at all) [the advice givers told me that the cab would get stuck in the traffic].
But something good comes out of everything.
And here it the real prize was that I got to see how small and well organized Singapore was. And how close everything is to each other. Really, really close indeed!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Another unique observation of the Singapore MRT

Merry Christmas to You.

Yesterday morning, on my way to work (yes, I know on Christmas eve), I took my regular walk down to the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit). Pretty regular except for the pouring raining.
The temperature was nice and cool.
And I got on, while keeping a close eye for unusual situations to write about for my blog.
Then it happened, the subject matter for this blog presented itself.

A young lady, standing about 3 feet away from me, looked at her wrist watch, then look up behind and above me. There is a digital information panel lo0cated there, which is a new feature on some of the trains. She look at it and then look at her watch again. A puzzled look on her face. Then later another young man nearby did the same. Looking at his watch and then to the place behind and above me.
So I decided to take a look, the digital clock there said 8:14. Wait a minute, I glanced at my own watch; 8:30. I glanced at someone else's watch, and it showed the same time as mine.
The clock in the MRT is 16 mintues late.

In my own country I would have thought nothing of it.
But in Singapore, That is a unique situation!

Monday, December 22, 2008

Traveling the World on Blogs

Been hitting the Next Button up there really hard lately.

I suppose that since I can't go out and see the world, the world got to come to me, by blogs.
Clicking and found out there are loads of blogs in other languages, a whole lot of them.

And I guess that blogger put up the ones that have been only recently updated. That's why the author is still around. And probably sitting in front of the monitor, admiring his/hers latest post when my greeting pops in. I guess that's why I get responses back to my comments back so fast too.
All these blogs reinforce my belief that life is too rich to be experienced in a single life time. And far too rich to be experienced alone too.
We should get out and experience the world, and then share it with someone.

All of a sudden I want to visit the Cape of Good Hope.

To all those who read this blog, and to bloggers all over the world, where you are, and in whatever language you write, All the photos you post are wonderful.
Wishing you a Merry Merry Christmas and All the Best Wishes for the New Year




Sunday, December 21, 2008

Another Mode of Travel

I have really busy lately.
Just couldn't find much time to go out and wait for inspiration to strike me with a story to post. Lame excuse I know.
My brother has sent a few stories for me to put into my other blog - Moe Lwin Stuff.

And I have been visiting a lot of other blogs too.
And its been a wonderful experience.
There are so many blogs about photos, of all sorts, taken by pro's, and then there are the one taken by chance and then there are my favorites, the ones taken with a lot of love.
Family blogs, blogs about new born babies, blogs that document the fabric of the family.
If anyone said that the society is falling apart and families, aren't what they used to be hasn't been surfing blogs sites at all.
And then there are the blogs that record the hobbies that we have.
And then the sports, and crafts, and almost everything under the sun.

And then there are the foreign language blogs, so many blogs written in all of the languages of the world.
Andc for many of them, I have no idea what is written, but the joy and love that went into them, shines right through.
Pictures are indeed worth a thousand words, and some of these blogs speak volumes.

I read that there are over 13 millon blogs right now. Everone and anyone can be a blogger. The people we pass on the way to work, to school, when we go shopping, they could be and proabably are bloggers, and the blogshere is simply going to expand and cover more topics, and such a rich human experience story they will tell.
I can hardly wait!

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