1- Anguilla, British West Indies
2- Aspen, Colorado
3- Bora Bora, French Polynesian islands
4- The Caymen Islands
5- Fiji
6- Jackson Hole, Wyo.
7- Jamaica
8- Miama, Florida
9- St. Barthelemy
10- St.Moritz, Switzerland
According to Sophia Banay on www.forbes.com
1. Wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) - Always wear a PFD and insist everyone onboard wears one as well. Ninety percent of those who have drown in boating accidents are not wearing a life jacket. Use a correctly sized PFD suited for the activity being undertaken.
2. Don’t Drink While Boating - Alcohol magnifies boat induced fatigue and is a factor in 30 percent of all boating related fatalities.
3. Take a Boating Safety Class - Incredibly in 70 percent of all boating fatalities the operator has not taken a boating safety class. Research conducted by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) confirms this finding.
4. Take Charge of Your Safety - Boating like a professional implies being prepared for boating emergencies.
5. Learn the NavRules and Safety Procedures - Knowing the rules of the road will make you a safer boater. You will know what to anticipate of other operators on the water and they can expect the same of you.
6. Operate Conservatively and Maintain a Lookout - Operating at high speeds shortens reaction time and increases the energy contributed to a collision. Slow down for weather, poor visibility, crowded conditions, and navigational hazards. Keep a good lookout and encourage your passengers and crew to watch for boating hazards.
7. Check the Weather - Keep track of the weather and know the current marine forecast. Weather information is readily available from the National Weather Service through marine VHF radio broadcasts, the internet, radio facsimile, and by telephone. Know the weather limitations of your vessel. Heed wind and wave warnings.
8. Get a VSC - One the most proactive safety efforts you can make is to get a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) from the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The inspections are free and easy to obtain.
9. Install a CO Detector - Carbon Monoxide (CO) is hazard to boaters and use of a CO detector is very inexpensive insurance.
10. File a Float Plan - Help take the search out of search and rescue (SAR). Let others know where you plan to operate and who is onboard. Many marina operators will take float plans from their customers.
According to Suite101.com
1. Bali Hai Restaurant, San Diego, California
2. Captain Dave’s Dockside Restaurant in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
3. Carrol’s Creek in Annapolis, Maryland
4. Dockside Restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina
5. Finz Waterfront Grille in Stuart, Florida
6. Flatwater in Chicago, Illinois
7. Rafferty’s Dockside Restaurant in Muskegon, Michigan
8. Rockafeller’s in Virginia Beach, Virginia
9. Waterway Café in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
10. Cousino’s Navy Bistro on the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio
According to Gadling.com
1. The best way to store your boat is in a steel or wooden cradle specifically designed for your boat. Never use a cradle designed for another vessel because it may not support critical load points.
2. If you’re using jack stands, there should be no less than three pairs of jack stands placed under boats larger than 26 feet, and additional support at long overhangs.
3. Jack stand pads should always be placed as far out from the keel as possible to provide the most stability. A boat that is resting on the ground or loose gravel should have plywood placed under the base of the stands. Without this, rain and frost could cause the stand to settle into the earth causing the boat to tip over.
4. When positioned correctly, jack stands should not depress the hull or “point load,” where excessive weight at a single area can cause laminate failure.
5. Always use safety chains - never rope or wire - to tie pairs of jack stands together. Never tie a tarp to the stands as the tarp’s rope can pull the stands out.
6. Keels must be supported by wide, thick timbers. Never use cinder blocks as they are prone to failure. Engines and outboards may require additional support.
7. Boat covers must be supported underneath to prevent water from pooling, which can add considerable weight and put additional pressure on keel supports.
8. Boats should be stored in the level position to allow scuppers and bilge drains to be effective. Drains should also be left open and kept clear of debris.
9. Fixed-keel sailboats, such as club racers stored on trailers, are prone to being knocked over when wind is on the beam. Use jack stands to provide additional support.
10. Check your boat on a regular basis as damage can be prevented by an occasional visit.
According to BYMNews.com
1. Aquaholic
2. Second Wind
3. Reel Time
4. Hakuna Matata
5. Happy Hours
6. Knot Working
7. Life is Good
8. Plan B
9. Second Chance
10. Pura Vida
According to WREG.com
1. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
2. BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
3. TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA
4. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
5. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
6. OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTA
7. FINGER LAKES, NEW YORK
8. AUSTIN, TEXAS
9. OCONEE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
10. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
According to BoatingLife.com
1. Prevent oily discharge from the bilge.
2. Spill-proof your oil changes
3. Spill-proof your fueling practices
4. Do not add soap
5. Minimize boat cleaning and maintenance in the water.
6. Reduce toxic discharges from bottom paints
7. Dispose of hazardous waste properly
8. Plan A-head! Manage sewage wastes properly
9. Stow it, do not throw it!
10. Reduce gray-water discharges
According to Coastal.ca.gov
1. Savarona
408′0″ • 1931/1992
2. Alexander
400′2″ • 1976/1986
3. Galeb
383′9″ • 1939
4. Atlantis ll
379′7″ • 1981
5. Le Grand Bleu
354′3″ • 2000
6. Lady Moura
344′0″ • 1991
7. Christina O
325′0″ • 1943/2001
8. Limitless
315′7″ • 1997
9. Evergreen
302′4″ • 1997
10. Tatoosh
301′8″ • 2000
According to Power and Motor Yacht.
