Dinghy Sailing with the Canadian Yachting Association

Filed under: A Life Of Leisure — admin at 9:18 pm on Friday, February 27, 2009

White Sail Level I - Section 1 covers safety with a look at lifejackets, actions to be followed immediately after a capsize and how to right a capsized boat. And the required items for a sailboat less than 5.5 meters long as outlined in the current Boating Safety Guide. Section 2 is Seamanship, Candidates must be able to tie 4 knots within a certain time and describe their uses. And describe four ways to identify from what direction the wind is blowing. Section three deals with preparation to sail including coiling a line correctly, making a line fast to a cleat and getting in and out of a boat safely at a dock or mooring. Section 4 looks at rigging, attaching sails, rigging sheets and halyards, fitting sail battens and the rudder and tiller, adjusting the centerboard and hoisting sails. Section 5 covers boat handling, firstly identifying the direction of the wind then while underway to keeping the sail just on the point of luffing while on a reach, keeping a boat going in a straight line on a reach for at least two minutes and righting a capsized boat and clearing it of water. The final section deals with securing and derigging, securing by the bow only, by the bow and stern and at a single mooring, in each case using the appropriate size line and knot, and leaving an appropriate length of line. Derigging the boat by lowering and removing the sails, removing and stowing the rudder and tiller, and properly securing the boom and centerboard. Folding and bagging a loose sail. And finally securing all gear in the boat upon completion of sailing. On the completion of White Sail I, the sailor will be able to perform the afore mentioned tasks in wind speeds of 4-9 knots where applicable.

White Sail Level II - Commences with a section on terminology, identifying the various parts of a sailboat pointing out and describing the functions various items in a sailboat, defining certain terms and describe the different points of sail. The second section covers seamanship, candidates must me able to tie a rolling hitch and sheetbend each within 10 seconds and describe two uses of each of these knots. And describe the wave conditions resulting from various speeds of wind. The next section is boat handling, candidates will act as both helmsman and crew while getting underway from, and returning to, a dock, mooring or beach. Act as helmsman and crew, using the proper commands and responses, while beating, reaching, running, tacking, gybing, bearing away and heading up. As a helmsman, stop a boat at a predetermined point by luffing up and as both skipper and crew, right a capsized boat. On the completion of White Sail II, the sailor will be able to perform the aforementioned mentioned tasks in wind speeds of 4-9 knots.

White Sail Level III - A section on safety launches this section with a look at hypothermia and it’s causes, three ways to minimize the dangers and rules on how to treat a mild case of hypothermia after the victim is out of the water. Identification and the meaning of the colours and shapes in the lateral buoyage system. Listing local geographic and navigational hazards and describe the actions required to minimize their effects. Listing three sources of local weather information together with localized weather hazards, how they can be identified, the normal warning signs and the actions to be taken to reduce their effects. Section 2 covers further terminology, various items in a sailboat, the different parts of a sail and the distinguishing features different types of sailboats. Seamanship is section 3 with a look at how to sail away from and back to a beach with an on-shore wind, a dock for various wind directions and a mooring. Section 4 is on the rules of the road for prevention of collision at sea and considers the case of stand on and give way vessels in different situations and looks at some common sense actions you should take when sailing in the vicinity of commercial shipping. There is a look at racing with the sound signals and flags used to start a race and the rules in use while the race is underway. Section 5 is boat handling, students will act as both skipper and crew while sailing a boat away from and back to a dock for various wind directions, away from and back to a mooring and on a windward/leeward course. They will demonstrate how different body crew positions affect the trim and performance of a sailboat and indicate the best positions for three given points of sail. They will get a boat out of irons by backing the jib and main using proper rudder adjustments. Paddle a sailboat a distance of 30 meters (100 feet) without the use of a rudder in a reasonably straight line. They will demonstrate the following towing procedures, proper means to receive, secure and cast off a towline, the correct towing points on a sailboat, the proper securing inboard of a towline to a boat astern and the correct boat trim, steering procedures and crew alertness while on and releasing from the tow. They will demonstrate the actions to be taken if a person falls overboard, with the boat under sail form the time the person falls overboard without warning until the person is rescued. They will helm the boat by the lee for 90 meters without gybing and finally right a capsized boat. On completion of White Sail Level III the beginner will be able to sail confidently and competently in wind speeds of 4-9 knots and perform the aforementioned skills proficiently.

Bronze Sail Level IV - The first section deals with safety and the factors in your local area such as currents, tides and weather which should be considered before going sailing. The three types of flotation commonly found in dinghies and the factors which affect the self-rescuing capabilities of a dinghy And finally a look at chart of unfamiliar waters and identification of hazards and means of recognizing them. Seamanship is the next section and students will demonstrate their ability to whip the end of a line with a plain whipping of appropriate length, make a back splice and an eye splice and heave a 10 metre line to land across a 1 metre diameter target at least 7 metres away, in three tries out of four. The next section is further nautical terminology. Following that is some sailing theory including leeway and its importance on different points of sail. The centre of lateral resistance (CLR) and centre of effort (CE) affect lee and weather helm in theory and practice, weight distribution and centreboard adjustments affect on the CLR, the boat’s underwater shape affects its helm, sail trim, mast rake and position affect the CE and helm, draft (fullness in a sail) is and how it affects the power and the pointing ability of a sail, the use and position of telltales on shrouds and ticklers on a sail. The next section considers sail shape and how the main sail is affected by halyard tension, mainsheet tension, cunningham tension, traveller position, outhaul tension, mast bend, boom vang tension and mast rake. And how the shape of the jib sails affected by halyard tension, sheet tension and fairlead position. The use of outhaul, cunningham, mainsheet, and traveller, while sailing on a beat, a reach, and a run under the following conditions. On the water students will be asked to skipper and crew the boat on various points of sail and tacking and gybing. Carry out a self-rescue after capsizing in a dinghy and carry on sailing with a minimum time delay. Carry out the following tasks without a rudder, sail a course upwind toward a predetermined destination, make at least one controlled tack and settle down to a course to the predetermined destination, bear away or tack and return to the starting position. With sails backed, sail the boat astern to a predetermined destination 90 metres downwind. On completion of this level IV the candidate will be able to understand and apply the basic principles of sail trim and boat tuning for optimal performance in wind speeds of 9-14 knots.

Silver Sail VI is an introduction to racing. Commencing with some sailing theory it looks at how the slot effects the drive of the mainsail under different points of sail, and how the size of the slot should be varied with the wind strength to give maximum drive, how to identify backwinding, and how to adjust the sails to remove or minimize its effect, how the driving forces acting on the sail can be divided into side and forward components, and how these vary for beating, reaching and running and how the resisting forces acting on a boat’s daggerboard/centreboard and rudder act in relation to the sail forces when beating, reaching and running. The apparent wind changes when gusts hit the sails and when waves slow or accelerate a boat and how to steer and trim sails to react to changes in apparent wind and how to correct the effects of the forces which cause a boat to heel. Section 2 looks at the rules of racing as laid down by the CYA and ISAF. Section 3 considers racing signals and courses including the purpose of the Race Committee, the Notice of Race, the Sailing Instructions and the Protest Committee. Section 4 looks at tactics. On the water students will demonstrate as both skipper and crew while beating, reaching, running, roll tacking, roll gybing, bearing away and heading up. Identify signals displayed and sounded by the race committee boat. Demonstrate the ability to be within one boat length or 5 seconds of a starting line at the starting signal in a race situation. Restart, after having been recalled for premature starting, as quickly as possible. Defend a position from another boat while on a beat - by luffing and backwinding a boat attempting to pass until the mast abeam position has been attained and on a reach or run - by avoiding blanketing, by luffing or by assuming starboard tack. Demonstrate how to blanket and backwind a competitor to your advantage while on the same tack on the windward leg of a race course. And finally compile a racing record and log in a dinghy class showing you have completed a minimum of 15 scheduled races, 10 as a skipper in a class consisting of a minimum of five sailboats. On completion of this section the candidate will be able to compete in a race with a sound understanding of the racing rules and perform the afore mentioned tasks in wind strengths of up to 18 knots.

Gold Sail Level VII completes the learn to sail programme and starts with boat tuning for speed and the adjustments that can be made to the mast, sails and rigging. How to control the spinnaker and pole in all wind conditions, on a reach and run. Boat trim and helming techniques which promote maximum efficiency of the rudder and centreboard in singlehanded or doublehanded dinghies. Section 2 covers the rules and candidates will have a thorough knowledge of the racing rules as a competitor, race committee member or protest committee member, The candidate must take charge of a race committee boat and run a club regatta or series of races using all necessary rules and race procedures. Section 3 looks at the preparation for a regatta. Candidates will ensure a wood or fibreglass dinghy is safe, leak proof and strong by testing for and repairing leaks, examining and replacing fittings and rigging, properly covering and storing boat during summer and winter, properly securing boat and equipment for trailer and/or car top transportation. They will ensure the dinghy hull and centreboard rudder are smooth, fair and light by using, fibreglass, epoxy, gelcoat, and other fairing materials, wet sanding or dry sanding and cleaning solvents. The students will maintain a written season plan that includes, a personal racing logbook, performance objectives, regatta schedule and goals, a physical training program, an on-water training program, sport nutrition and mental training, transportation and program administration They will be able to describe the influence on racing strategy of the fleet size, the starting procedures and timing, the course length and location, the finish line placement and time limits, the compass bearing to the windward mark and current/tide. Section 4 covers an assessment of the race course and includes registration and check in procedures, special protest requirements and starting procedures, current, tide and the weather. The next sections considers tactics that apply to starting, mark rounding, upwind, reaching, running and finishing. On the water candidates will demonstrate as skipper a roll tack and gybe, while helming take advantage of appropriate techniques in flat or choppy water, use body weight to maintain proper boat trim and assist steering and adjust equipment and sails. As crew, assist skipper with above tasks and supply compass readings to determine wind shifts and locate marks together with information for tactical decisions. As skipper and crew, prepare and fly spinnaker on a close, beam, broad reach, a run and by-the-lee, apply appropriate tactics on the water in large fleet or small fleet with strong current or tide either with or against the wind, in shifty oscillating winds, persistent shifts, increasing or decreasing winds, either leading or trailing in a race. Candidates must prepare a seasonal plan for competition indicating personal performance objectives, regatta schedule, physical training, on the water training, transportation and administration, nutrition, and mental training. They must have a race record which includes 5 regattas with 2 being outside their local area. On completion of this course a candidate will be able to race a dinghy with moderately good boat speed and control. The candidate will have a well-rounded knowledge of sail theory, racing rules and tactics.

Ken Jones runs a Sailing Site
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When I Don’t Have Medical Insurance - What Do I Do?

Filed under: The Insurance Way — admin at 5:38 am on Friday, February 27, 2009

Disaster can strike when you do not have medical insurance for yourself or your family.

Do you think people do not have medical insurance because they don’t want it?— or think it’s frivolous? —What happens when you— Lose Your Job—Get Sick— Or Relocate—.

When you need to make a decision on spending money on medical insurance or food for your family—food wins hands down—. If you are a full time employee and you lose your job—generally you lose your medical coverage also.

This is the time to ask your past employer what is my options for continuing my medical insurance. Cobra can be purchased for a higher premium and for a short time only. It is a stop gap measure only until you next full - time employment.

When people work part time they don’t qualify for medical insurance through their employment. Your employer isn’t dumb. PART TIME EMPLOYMENT FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES MEANS NO MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS OF THEIR POCKETS. This means you still do not have medical insurance for yourself and your family.

LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS:

You might qualify for Medi-cal or County Medical Services (CMS.)
These are the only two government funded agencies that can help you. You are screened by income and the amount of money you have in the bank.— If you as an adult do not qualify for these agencies,—your children might.

CHILDREN:

Children have an easier time qualifying for government assisted programs. There are several programs available for children depending on their special needs.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:

If you qualify for one of these agencies do not think that filling out one form is all you do. You have to show up for your scheduled appointment and bring the proper paper work with you. —Otherwise, your claim will be denied—.

Medical Insurance is obtained by full - employment or by purchasing it yourself through a private insurance company which is fine for the people that can afford the huge premiums.

INSURANCE COMPANIES:

When you apply for Medical Insurance you may be denied because of a pre-existing condition. This simply means, you have medical problems already and the Medical Insurance Company will not cover you for these problems.

ALTERNATIVE: DISCOUNT CARDS

Discount cards are available through private insurance companies. Let me explain. You still pay a monthly fee but not as much as your typical medical insurance monthly premium. When you go to a doctor or pharmacy you get a cash discount. The only catch is,—you have to pay for your doctor’s visit at the time of the visit—.

You have to be careful when applying for this discount card, just like everything else it could rip you off. So do your homework. These are becoming very popular.

URGENT CARE:

These are medical facilities that take care of minor problems. Anything serious would be referred to a hospital emergency room.
You will have to pay for your medical visit at the time of service.

211 PHONE NUMBER

There is a new source of vital information at our finger tips, by calling 211. If this new number is established in your area, one phone call can hook you up to massive information. The people that answer this phone number gives out important everyday useful information.

Example: What is the phone number to Med-cal? I do not have any medical insurance and my child is sick, what do I do? Where can I go to get help for my child? Is there any free clinics available?

These people have all that information and more at their fingertips.

HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS:

When you need medical care the Emergency Room is where most people head. When you get to the Emergency Room you can wait hours to be examined by a doctor. When you are finally examined, the doctor may request lab tests, x-rays etc. These tests can escalate into hundreds even thousands of dollars. What about emergency surgery? What about being a patient in the hospital a few days or longer? The medical bills will start pouring in!

The hospital billing office will ask you these questions:

(l) Can you make monthly payments?

(2) Can you refinance your home?

(3) Can you borrow money from your family or friend?

—You Can Always Negotiate Your Final Bill.—

This amount must be accepted by the facility. You can save yourself thousands of dollars, providing you have the money handy or use a charge card.

When you can’t pay your medical bill—What is the next step?

Your account is sent to a Collection Agency.

MEDICATIONS:

Medicine is sky high. When you don’t have Medical Insurance you have to pay the full amount or go without your medicine.

This is not a simple problem. We are talking millions of people in this situation. —There has to be a solution—.

The Medical Insurance Companies do not want to change. The Pharmaceutical Companies do not want to change.

—We the individual’s must take the first step to change the way medicine is obtained for everybody in this country not just a few! We as individuals need to write our Congressmen to wake up our local, state representatives and federal representatives.

We Need Change In Our Medical Insurance Program. WE WANT MEDICAL CARE FOR EVERYBODY. NOT JUST A FEW.

If you have medical insurance and still have to pay check out my article listed below:

Horrifying! Medical Bills! When You Have Medical Insurance/Fight Back.

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Health Insurance and Their Different Types

Filed under: The Insurance Way — admin at 6:09 pm on Thursday, February 26, 2009

Health Insurance is the protection of a persons or a group against the financial loss due to the bad health or illness or injury. Well a big question rises here - How many people know about this and how many people have the health insurance?

Seriously like other type of insurances health insurance is also a general type of insurance which you don’t need until and unless you NEED it seriously. Health insurance does not help you until you get into the trap of the heavy medical bill. But if you think to be safe in the bad patch of your life then you should consider yourself as the suitable candidate for the health insurance.

There are different types of health insurance but mainly all the health insurance pays a fixed percentage of the expenses for the policy holders bill. Some of the basic types of health insurance are listed below:

The first one is Indemnity Plans. This plan allows the holder to get the assistance whenever and wherever he/she need it. There are no restrictions when it comes to seeking medical help and there is no restriction on the doctor also. You can simply choose your own doctor. But this plan is some what expansive than the others.

Next one is Self-insured/Uninsured. People with no insurance, and people who have health insurance but are responsible for paying 100% of the insurance premium.

Along with these two types of insurance there is one more type of health insurance and that is Managed Care Plans. They are again of some different types. In one type policy holder pay a fixed monthly fee, regardless of how much medical care he/she need in a given month. There is one more type in which a group of doctors and hospitals is created which provides medical services to the policy holder only.

So from all the above you can choose which one is best for you and your pocket. It’s in fact a time consuming job to choose which one is better for you. But it is the need of your life so we should not ignore this.

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Poker Bullies

Filed under: Fun Links, Gambling Hall, Universe Of Games — admin at 10:33 am on Thursday, February 26, 2009

Anyone who’s played poker knows the frustration of playing with a bully. A bully is a super-aggressive poker player, someone who always raises huge amounts and will never let you see a card for free. These guys can be tough to play with simply because of the amount of chips that they’ll throw around. Most of the time, they’ll eventually make a raise at the wrong time and someone with a good hand will be able to cripple them, but in the meantime, it can be infuriating to let a bully steal your blinds and make you fold what may very well be a winning hand. I know a player who habitually tries to buy pots, and will often raise ludicrous amounts of money on hands that are not worth checking. I used to hate playing against him just for that fact, but eventually I caught on to his game.

The best way to keep a bully in check is to hit him back. Watch a bully’s tendencies, and if you ever catch him raising with rags, re-raise him and show him who’s boss, and if he’s unlucky enough to try to bully you when you’ve got the nuts, sucker him with a check or two and get him to throw his poker chips away.

Used Car Insurance

Filed under: The Insurance Way — admin at 6:05 am on Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Every state requires that drivers carry liability insurance. The liability coverage section of an auto insurance policy provides financial protection from liability claims against you when you (or certain other people) cause an accident that results in bodily injuries to other people and/or damage to their property. Every state has mandatory minimum levels of coverage in this area. The rationale behind such laws is that at-fault drivers should be able to compensate victims who suffer accident-related losses. But the required minimums in most states don’t even come close to covering the costs of a serious accident. Consequently, if you wish to be adequately protected from liability claims, your liability coverage should probably exceed your state’s requirements.

Other coverages are required in some states and optional in others. Medical payments coverage and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage are two such coverages. Medical payments coverage covers medical expenses incurred by you, your family members, and your non-family passengers. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage covers losses you and others suffer as a result of an accident caused by a driver who either has no insurance or insufficient insurance. If buying these coverages is optional in your state, base your decision on your needs, circumstances, and other factors. Consult your insurance agent for more information.

Collision and comprehensive insurance is optional in virtually every state. The collision and comprehensive section of your policy covers physical damage to your own vehicle resulting from collisions and a variety of other causes (e.g., fire, falling objects). It may also cover losses associated with theft. However, your car’s value plays a big part in assessing your need for this type of coverage. It may not be cost-effective if your vehicle is worth less than $1,000 because you’ll have to satisfy a deductible, and the most you’ll receive (even if your car is totaled) will be its actual value (i.e., after depreciation). That’s not much, especially taking into account the premiums you would have been paying for coverage.

Mary works in US for a media company, occasionally writing for the biggest car insurance news portal, and drinking too much coffee.

Securing Business Insurance Is Absolutely Imperative to the Longevity of Your Company

Filed under: The Insurance Way — admin at 1:04 am on Wednesday, February 25, 2009

There is no question the fact that the success or failure of a firm in the end is because of the work undertaken by the employees, but one disaster can quickly wipe out your efforts and shrink the profits to zero. In order to avoid such an instance, you are suggested to insure your company, whether it is a small company or a large corporation. However, please consider that smaller businesses are more likely to need business insurance cover in today’s hard world. This is essentially because smaller business owners will have put their entire lives and pay straight into the company. Procure professional indemnity online today.

A couple of the topics usually covered by nearly every business insurance covers include: natural tragedies, avalanches, machine or apparatus stoppage that closes down the firm, loss of money because of personnel neglect & legal action brought against the company.

There are several insurance companies, which have policy covers that include protection for all main property and liability risks in one package. You can also acquire a separate policy covers. Such cover is often nicknamed as a business owners’ policy (BOP). Large sized enterprises may well acquire a business-related cover.

BOPs consist of office insurance for buildings and equipments owned by the firm. If there is any loss of revenue due to disruption of systems and commerce because of disasters like avalanches, it can be protected under the Business Interruption Insurance policy.

There are an assortment of liabilities, which insure the businesses legal duty for the injury it may well inflict to others. It’s the effect your firm’s failure to do the business operations. It can also be the actual injury or building damage caused on account of defective goods, faulty fittings & slip-ups in services provided.

Yet, BOPs don’t cover professional liability, motor insurance, employees’ costs or health and disability insurance. Separate insurance policies are necessary for professional services, motor vehicles and staff. As a rule, floods, earthquakes & terrorist attacks are not protected in the business cover. Please check before you buy!

Natural Therapies to Better Prostate Gland Health

Filed under: House Of Health, Medical Parlor — admin at 3:43 pm on Monday, February 23, 2009

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BPH, or benign prostate hyperplasia, is a standard medical term for an enlarged prostate. Put simply this entails that the prostate, a gland which envelops the urethra and is located just under the bladder, grows bigger this can reduce or potentially block urination. The prostate grows as the years go by and may create ailments for example problems with urination, a weak stream, and also an impression of failing to void the bladder fully even after passing urine. Frequent nighttime micturition and even recurrent urinary tract infections are other problems which may ensue from an enlarged prostate gland.

Swollen Prostate Gland - Available Treatments

Males over sixty commonly develop an enlarged prostate gland. A yearly test is highly recommended for males in their 50’s and beyond, irrespective of the presentation of symptoms, to aid in maintaining better prostatic health. Inability to pass water or blood is discovered whilst passing water is a sign to look for medical treatment immediately. Surgery and medicines are commonplace interventions for an enlarged prostate. Regrettably, erection difficulties or incontinence can be experienced after surgery. High blood pressure treatments and medicines which reduce the prostate gland are often given to improve prostate health, but medicine will often result in undesirable repercussions. So what more holistic options are available? Got an Enlarged Prostate Gland? The Alternative Way to Gain a More Healthy Prostate

To encourage better prostate gland function and in addition reduce any symptoms brought about by an enlarged prostate, several alternative remedies will provide ease. Swelling is alleviated by the treatment Afican pygeum, reducing many of any more disagreeable symptoms. The herb African Pygeum has been regularly tested for quite a few years by Europeans as a therapy for better prostate health, it is a product of an African evergreen plant. A decrease of fat in the diet may improve matters, and in addition increasing exercise, frequency of ejaculations may ease pressure in the prostate, it is also better to avoid sitting still for a prolonged period. Prostate Gland associated problems are frequently exacerbated by the consumption of antihistamines or decongestant drugs bought from the drugstore, so take these sparingly. Further recommendations include not any drinking within a few hours of retiring for the night in cutting down frequent urination during the night, and keeping down alcohol and drinking less coffee may also be beneficial.

You’ll also find additional natural formulae recommended to improve prostate gland function — these include the herb saw palmetto, borage oil capsules, selenium, and lycopene, which can be extracted from tomatoes. Do make sure you discuss your plans with your doctor prior to commencing the herbal treatment of a swollen prostate gland.

The Great Outdoors is to be Explored and Loved in all its fullness

Filed under: A Life Of Leisure — admin at 1:57 am on Monday, February 23, 2009

The thing with enjoying the great outdoors is seeing aspects of life that you do not normally see during your normal weekly activities. The familiar sea breezes, the smells of spring flowers, the winter winds, fantastic views from mountain tops and so much more.

I currently work 60 hours per week in the building maintenance game and don’t have enough time to get out in my own garden regularly, let alone have a really good 4 week break in some exotic location like the west of Turkey looking at sandstone caves.
My wife and I have been to 30 countries between us and we will add to our list as our income increases in our respective Home Based Business’.

Having been to islands off the Malaysian coast, islands off the Mediterranean coast, scaled cliff tops in Turkey and been all around Australia, the travel bug rises in me vehemently as I write this article. Travelling is a most rewarding way to meet people, fellow travellers, locals, backpackers, nationals; you get to meet all sorts. Not only do you get to meet wonderful(and not so wonderful) people but travelling teaches you to think on your feet, literally and often laterally.

Sometimes purchasing items in a foreign land like bread, milk and soap can prove quite a challenge. But the memories, the brilliant times you have, enables one to become richer in soul as you use talents and develop a sense of humour you never knew you had. The great outdoors, indeed travel itself, lets you see things you would never have even thought existed. Fancy seeing cows roaming the streets in cities in India, elephants in the suburbs of Bangkok Thailand, rats on the London underground or a snake curled up under your bonnet in outback Australia.

In my experience, the people I have found to be the most interesting are those who have travelled, those who appreciate the great outdoors no matter what the weather or where they are.

Why don’t you be adventurous and explore this great world we live in, see something different, experience those things you have only dreamed of; treat yourself and your family to the pleasure of meeting people in foreign lands, to the pleasure of seeing things you would only ever see on the TV or today on the Web.

Is it any wonder my wife and I have started Home Based Business’ to substantially increase our income so we can win back time, not time lost because that is gone, but time in our future to enjoy ‘Travelling in the Great Outdoors’ with our children and alone when they grow up.

Colin Thomson is an Electrician who works the Internet part time for extra income. He has been a Christian for 7 years and loves the Lord and His ways. You can get in touch with him through his affiliate opportunities, at no obligation, if you so wish through his website http://www.cthomson.plus.com

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Filed under: Computing World, Consumer Planet, Hall Of Hardware — admin at 4:53 pm on Saturday, February 21, 2009

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RV Tips and Advice

Filed under: A Life Of Leisure — admin at 5:45 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2009

My goal with these RV tips is for you to find many, if not all of these tips to be helpful. Hopefully, one or more of the RV tips will make all of your RV experiences safe, fun & stress free.

* If at all possible try to avoid using an extension cord when making electrical connections at the campground. The gauges of the wire used in standard household extension cords are not suitable for RV electrical hook-ups. Eventually you will be put in a situation where you will need to use an extension cord. It is a good idea to purchase an RV extension cord that is compatible to the electrical system of your RV, and have it on hand. If you do purchase an extension cord somewhere else it should be at least 10-guage wires.

* Electrical adapters are a necessity for RVers. Eventually you will be in a situation where you have to use some type of electrical adapter to make a connection at a campground. It may be an outdated campground or isolated area that only provides 15 or 20-amp electrical service. There are adapters that will go from your RV type plug and size down to household type outlets and adapters that go from household type outlets to campground RV connections. It’s nice to have these adapters on hand when you need them, but you must exercise caution when you use them. If your RV is a 30-amp or 50-amp system and you use an adapter to plug the RV into a 15 or 20-amp outlet this severely limits what you can operate in the RV. The roof air alone will draw up to 15-amps when it initially starts. If you place too much of a demand on electrical adapters, or use them for extended periods of time they can overheat and melt resulting in damage to the RV power cord or electrical system.

*Take updated photos of you pets with you on trips. If they should get lost you can use the pictures to assist in finding them.

* If your RV is equipped with a generator, at a minimum, it should be exercised for 30 minutes to an hour on a monthly basis with at least a half rated load. Consult your generator owner’s manual for load ratings. If your generator has a carburetor and it is not exercised on a regular basis the fuel will begin to gel around the jets. If this happens and you manage to get it started it will have that all too familiar surging sound. It can damage electrical appliances and equipment not to mention the cost of having the carburetor removed and cleaned. If the generator will be in long term storage you can add a fuel preservative to the fuel tank and run the generator long enough for the preserver to get through the fuel system. This will protect it until you are ready to use it again.

*Every RVer should invest in some type of digital voltmeter that plugs directly into an outlet in your RV. There are several types available and they are inexpensive compared to the repair costs for damaged electrical equipment and appliances. Many of these monitors are capable of measuring AC line voltage, generator frequency and testing polarity at the campground before plugging your unit in. Campground electricity can fluctuate depending on the demand placed on it. By monitoring the AC voltage throughout your camping trip you can protect thousands of dollars worth of electrical equipment and appliances in your RV. If voltage drops below 105-volts or goes above 130-volts you should turn equipment and appliances off until the correct power is restored.

Copyright 2006 by Mark J. Polk owner of RV Education 101

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RV Expert Mark Polk, seen on TV, is the producer & host of America’s most highly regarded series of DVD’s, videos, books, and e-books. http://www.rveducation101.com/

Mark Polk is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three, specializing in wheeled and track vehicle fleet maintenance operations. In addition to owning and operating RV Education 101, (based in North Carolina) since 1999, Polk also has a very extensive RV background working in RV service, sales and management. Polk has a degree in Industrial Management Technology and his 30 plus years of experience in maintenance includes working as an RV technician, a wheeled vehicle and power generation mechanic, an automotive maintenance technician, Battalion and Brigade level Maintenance Officer, an RV sales manager and also in the RV financing department as the Finance & Insurance manager. http://www.rveducation101.com/

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