Boating
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Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing. It is a popular activity, and there are millions of boaters worldwide.
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 feet 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-foot sailboats, frequently with a small auxiliary engine), cruisers (25–65' powerboats with cabins), and cruising and racing sailboats (25–65-foot sailboats with auxiliary engines).
The National Marine Manufacturers Association, the organization that establishes several of the standards that are commonly used in the marine industry in the United States, defines 32 types of boats, demonstrating the diversity of boat types and their specialization. In addition to those standards all boats employ the same basic principles of hydrodynamics.
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Program Introduction
Program is for all ages and levels of persons with physical disabilities.
Program Contact
Paul Gray, pgray@riseadventures.org or (469) 762-5075.
Reservations
YES reservations are required for all RISE programs (except Rugby). All reservations must be made 48 hours prior to program start time. All participants must be registered as a TEAM RISE member. All family/friends must be registered as a TEAM RISE volunteer. RISE can only accommodate those who have registered (including friends and family) and made reservations.
To register please submit one of the following electronic forms: http://www.riseadventures.org/join-rise/
To make program reservations please submit the following electronic form: http://short.riseadventures.org/register
When & Where
Location and Times will be available March 1, 2012.
