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Boating
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The leisurely activity of traveling by boat typically refers to the recreational use of boats whether power boats, Sail boats, or larger Yacht, focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or waterskiing. Boating is an extremely popular activity, and there are millions of boaters worldwide.
For more details on this topic, see Yachting.
Types of boats
Recreational boats (sometimes called pleasure craft, especially for less sporting activities) fall into several broad categories, and additional subcategories. Broad categories include dinghies (generally under 16' powered by sail, small engines, or muscle power), paddlesports boats (kayaks, rowing shells, canoes), runabouts (15-25' powerboats with either outboard, sterndrive, or inboard engines), daysailers (14–25' sailboats, frequently with a small auxiliary engine), cruisers (25–65' powerboats with cabins), and cruising and racing sailboats (25–65' sailboats with auxiliary engines). The National Marine Manufacturer's Association ([1]) defines 32 types of boats [2], demonstrating the diversity of boat types and specialization.

Related Topics: Yachting

*New to Boating
Check out these great Beginner Basics websites.

iBoats.com (Boating Basics)

BoatUs.com (Boating Basics)

BoatClix.com (Great Boating Resource Site)

BoatSafe.com (Glossary of Boat terms)

Discover Boating
Discover Boating is a public awareness effort managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) on behalf of the North American recreational boating industry. Discover Boating programs focus on increasing participation and creating interest in recreational boating by demonstrating the benefits, affordability and accessibility of the boating lifestyle while helping to educate potential boaters and offering opportunities to experience the fun and togetherness of being on the water on a boat.

*Boating Safety & Regulation Info

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Boating basics Online
Learn to be a better Boater with Boating Basics Online. Take a Boating Safety Course and Certification Test online.

America's Boating Course
Laws & Regulations for Boating licenses.

US Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety (G-OPB) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters.

Boat Safe & Boat safe kids
Boating Tips & Boating Articles