The New York Times – Travel:
A weeklong, self-guided Netherlands biking tour, whose base is a riverboat, offers participants plenty of opportunities to get hopelessly, and entertainingly, lost.
Category: Boats and Boating
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The Murky Ethics of Swimming With Killer Whales
The New York Times – Travel:
Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern.
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How Designers Are Revisiting Boat Shoes
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The category of footwear created when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president is being reinterpreted and rediscovered.
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As the Rio Grande Dries Up, Canoeing Near Big Bend National Park Gets Harder
The New York Times – Travel:
Canoeing the Rio Grande near Big Bend National Park can be magical. But as the river dries, it’s getting harder to find where a boat will actually float.
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She Wanted an R.V. He Wanted a Sailboat. This Was Their Compromise.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Instead of rolling down roads, their motorboat floats down rivers — and it’s as cozy as a woodland cabin. Think of it as a floating R.V.
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Chartering a Sailboat in the Caribbean
The New York Times – Travel:
What you need to know to charter a sailboat in the Caribbean, from costs and type of vessel to timing and itinerary.
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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Includes Multihulls for the First Time
The New York Times – Sports:
For the first time, the regatta, which has always been for monohulls, will include big catamarans. Capsizing could be an issue.
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For Races on the Water, These Yachts Have Pit Crews
The New York Times – Sports:
It takes sailmakers, carbon specialists, hydraulics experts and workers “who can do anything” to keep these boats in racing shape. And don’t forget the chef.
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With Foils, the Flying Nikka Is a Boat That Can Indeed Fly
The New York Times – Sports:
If the wind is right, this new Maxi can rise on its foils and sail above the water, reducing the drag that slows other boats.