There are a number of great places for the marine minded to indulge their passion, from hiring a punt on Thorpness Mere to entering a high profile yacht races such as Cowes Week. This guide takes you through the options available for treating the fanatic in your family to a great day out on the waves.

Tips on sailing and boating in the San Francisco Bay.

If you own an expensive boat or other water vessel then you should consider protecting it with a boat guard.

Owning a boat is a lot of fun. Boats are the ultimate recreation vehicle. It doesn't matter whether you use your boat for fishing or jet skiing.

Owning a sailboat is a dream that many people have, but few ever reach. There's nothing as wonderful as flying through the water, the sails cracking above your head as you chart waters that are new to you.

I have to say that it's not easy to find mega and super yachts to charter in the UK. That's because there aren't any. There are many charter companies in the UK, but the mega yachts they offer cruise the waters elsewhere. I did however manage to find a few yachts, which, while not mega or super, are gorgeous and luxurious and will keep you cruising the waters around the UK in comfort.

Cyprus is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and north of Egypt. The Limassol Marina is one of two large marinas soon to be under construction in Cyprus. The Peyia municipality, more specifically Coral Bay, will be home to the new Coral Bay Marina.

Traveling around the world aboard a cruise ship is definitely a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of stressful city life. It is a wonderful bonding experience to share with families, relatives, friends, and other loved ones.

Picture this: living on board a luxurious cruise liner, working and traveling the world as well, meeting a whole lot of people from different countries while having great fun with them, experiencing the spectacular views of the ocean, and getting paid for doing all of these things?

How would you feel if you go on board with the worlds largest ship? In history, there is no single ship which was built that can be compared to the enormous size of the Freedom Ship.