Boats have always fascinated mankind. It seem like magic that boats which are so heavy are floating on the surface of water and that too with such heavy loads, but actually its working on Archimedes principle of buoyancy. Boating is merely referred to the act of traveling by boats. However the term is generally linked with leisurely activities or any recreational usage of any kind of boats like power boats, sail boats or even yachts. Several sports activities are also associated with boating like fishing, waterskiing, boat racing and similar water activities. There is hardly any country in the world where boating is not done.Types of Boats: Recreational boats used for boating purposes can be categorized in categories as well as subcategories. Some of the important categories are:
• Dinghies: These are generally less than 16' and are generally powered by wind sails, muscle or small engines.
• Paddle sport boats
• Runabouts: These are usually 15-25' powerboats with outboard or inboard engines.
• Day Sailors: These are 14-25' sailboats equipped with small auxiliary engines.
• Cruisers: These 25-65' powerboats with many cabins.
Apart from these, narrow boats are a common type of recreational boats found in England for boating purposes.
Boating Activities
There are many kinds of boating sports which are quite popular in many parts of the world. Many boaters participate in the activities and enjoy the sport. Some of them include:
• Paddle sport is one such popular boating activity which is widely enjoyed as a great recreational activity in many places.
• Canoes are commonly used as a recreational boating activity generally on lakes and rivers as they are more comfortable on still water or mild flowing water.
• Kayaks are used as recreational boating usually on still inland water bodies and sometimes can be used along the ocean coasts. They are highly maneuverable and depending on that they are generally constructed with required shape.
Apart from these rowing craft are also quite popular but their usage has been limited to fishing or as a boating race sport. These are extremely long and thin, and hence has higher speed compared with other boats, as the ratio of length of waterline to beam is of vital importance in design mechanics. Row boats or in general The Dinghies are oar powered and are heavily crafted as compared to other boats designs.
Small sailboats are generally constructed of fiberglass and comprise of wood or even aluminum spars. Racing sailboats are especially designed to be lighter in weight to that boat can achieve higher speed. Apart from these Water sport boats or ski boats are powered by large powerful engines, so that speed can be easily attained and boating experience can be fun.
Racing is something which has been the most popular boating sport across the world. It has even become a culture in many places and even different parts of the country. Sailboat racing are one such type of boating sport which is commonly done by family people as it's of great fun too.
