Boating, the leisurely activity of traveling by boat
typically refers to the recreational use of boats whether power boats, sail
boats, or yachts (large vessels), 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.
Recreational boats, called pleasure
craft, fall into several broad categories, and additional subcategories. Broad
categories within boating 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). A very common type
of boat in England is the canal Narrowboat, usually fited out with sleeping
accommodation, though it is not clear which of these above categories it fits in
(some are 72 feet long).
The National Marine Manufacturers Association, the
organization that establishes several of the standards that are commonly used in
the boating industry in the United States, defines 32 types of boats
demonstrating the diversity of boat types and their specialization.
This site is devoted to providing information and services related to every
category of boating. We trust you will find it beneficial
