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The Kitty Hawk Flyer is a new, all-electric aircraft. It is safe, tested and legal to operate in the United States in uncongested areas under the Ultralight category of FAA regulations. We’ve designed our first version specifically to fly over water. You don’t need a pilot’s license and you’ll learn to fly it in minutes. 

A ferry collided late Friday afternoon against the Nelson Mandela pier in Puerto de la Luz and Las Palmas, de Gran Canaria, Spain 21 April 2017: A Passenger ship on Friday smashed into a pier in Las Palmas, cañar Island, Spain. causing no Injuries. Video of the accident posted online shows that A passenger Ship hitting Straight into pier after she lost her control due the power glitch on the Ship. According to our Source, there were no injuries. Firefighters, law enforcement resources, port authority are already in Action. the investigation is underway, stay tuned for more updates.

The deadly fight between Somali pirates and a Private security guard on board a cargo ship. when pirates were trying to board the ship. 

The people who uploaded the video called it “the experience of 1,000 lifetimes.” The circus seal we often see balancing a ball on its nose and jumping through hoops is typically a California sea lion. But in the wild, the California sea lion is a sleek animal that is faster than any other sea lion or seal. They have been known to reach speeds up to 25 miles (40 kilometers) an hour! Unlike other sea lions, California sea lions do not have lion-like manes and live along the rocky Pacific Ocean coastlines of western North America and also near Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands. These people were about two miles off the coast of Newport Beach, California when this baby sea lion spotted this passenger boat. The sea lion was probably tired from swimming and ended up boarding the boat. What he did for the next hour will amaze you!

Norwegian’s have an absolute monopoly on anti-drinking and boating videos. This comes from the same guys that brought you this internet classic:

Lol, Katie, fruit salad came flying out of my mouth as I busted up in response to your comment involving that huge horn. Thanks, I needed that! Cullen, the way you integrate your drone footage with music and visuals literally picks me up on a daily basis. Keep bringing it!

Bryan Brasher Alex Robbins’ fishing career was just beginning to hit its stride. By finishing seventh in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional on Lake Mead in April, the 23-year-old angler from Humboldt State University qualified to fish the series’ national championship event scheduled for Green River Lake in July. But tragically, a boating accident claimed his life late last week. Robbins’ father, Jamie, said Alex was tuna fishing off the coast of Catalina Island in California with his older brother, Brent Willard, when their 13-foot Boston Whaler hit a wave awkwardly. Both anglers were thrown from the boat, and Alex, who was born with a debilitating spinal condition known as Escobar Syndrome, drowned. “Alex’s ambition all through college was to make the nationals, but he could never quite seem to qualify,” Jamie said. “This year, he finally qualified for nationals with his partner Rudy Directo, who has become like another son to ...

Idiot thing!!! She killed a big fish in a very special way.... But you can't eat this kind of fish. So why kill it ? If you want fun : catch & release. Nothing funny by killing...

This video covers basic flight skills for operating the Jetovator. It is intended for reference only. Jetavation Inc. strongly recommends that anyone operating the Jetovator take a training course through a factory certified training facility. To find your local training facility contact Jetavation Inc. at www.jetovator.com or ask your local distributor.

Campers come in many shapes and forms: from static ones to wheeled campers and now one that is an actual boat! This awesome camper can also be used as a boat, so you can have a weekend of adventures right in the heart of nature. The camper is called The Sealander and you can use on land and also on water, so actually it’s like owning two separate campers. This invention comes from the mind of a German engineer who wanted to create the perfect weekend home for those who like to spend time on water, but also enjoy camping in the woods. This tiny home has a small sink, benches, a stereo system and a sunroof that can be opened wide while sunbathing. So as you can see, it wasn’t exactly designed to be used as a living or sleeping space, but more as an entertainment spot. The Sealander is a caravan and yacht in one. The high quality and aesthetics of boat-building are combined with the flexibility of a mobile home. Its dynamic and modern design expresses...

This is meant to be a general overview of each of these ships and their capabilities, not looking at specific information such as size and armament (which can easily be found online, if you want specific facts about each ship).  Littoral Combat Ship (LCS):  One of the newest types of ships, made up of the Freedom and Independence Classes with only 3 ships in service. LCS's are very small, versatile ships that were created with the aim of extending the Navy's capabilities closer to the shore. LCS's are made to operate in shallower water than most USN platforms and have different modules that can be swapped in and out depending on the mission requirements.  Cruiser (CG):  Cruisers are now becoming less and less relevant, with only 22 left in the Ticonderoga-Class. Their main focus is to provide the Navy with a multi-functional guided missile platform (launching weapons systems such as the Tomahawk and other missiles via the ship's vertical launching system ...

A boating nightmare has become a reality at Waikawa Bay, near Picton, after a truck was dragged into the water by a boat. Nelson resident Steve Badham came across the sunken truck as he came into Waikawa Bay after a fishing trip on Sunday afternoon.  "I just saw it and I thought, 'oh no'. "It's your worst nightmare when you've got a boat for that to happen." He was told the truck started slipping on the boat ramp and jumped out of gear before the trailer jack-knifed.  Both the truck and the boat ended up in the water. The owner had just repainted the truck, while the boat and trailer had been sold to new owners, Badham said. "He was pretty upset because he didn't know what the condition of the trailer was like.  "It's certainly not a pleasant thing to happen."  The truck was blocking one of three bays at the Waikawa Bay boat ramp, which made maneuvering difficult for other boats com...

How to get on the dingy when you over 50 ! I tried but my laughing got the best of me ! 😮

Does your boat launch like this?? Posted by Boat / Fishing : Best Videos on Thursday, March 24, 2016

With Storm Frank bringing strong winds and rough seas today, here's a lifeboat-crew-eye-view of stormy weather. It's taken on board Newhaven's all-weather lifeboat during a training exercise. Hold on to your hats....! To comments in facebook  + I have so much respect for these brave men/women and will always support them thank you for all your hard work + Very brave mem to go out in weather like this to save life's god bless you all + I'll keep on dry land, thank you. Praise to the good brave men AND women who put their lives at risk for others. + Got caught in storm Frank last night... In the middle of the Irish Sea aboard Stenaline Belfast to Cairnryan... Honestly thought I was going to die so so scary  + Brave and selfless for a purpose to save lives not take them ,always put my pounds in the bucket !!!Respect!! + You brave, brave people! Made me feel seasick just watching!!! Are the crew ever sick in these gal...

DIY PROP REPAIRS Three DIY propeller maintenance tasks to keep your wheels turning. Unless you are an expert welder who also happens to have access to a hydraulic press, the chances of your completing a major propeller repair or reconditioning job successfully are slim and none. And Slim doesn’t work here anymore. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t perform minor repair and maintenance. After all, even small imperfections can impact performance and the mechanical integrity of your driveline. Here are three DIY propeller maintenance tasks. Fixing a Ding Perhaps you whacked flotsam or jetsam at night, or maybe you too enthusiastically chased the school of fish into the boulder garden. Whatever. Your propeller now has a moon-shaped bend in the edge of one blade. You can likely make the propeller usable until you can send it out for recon. You’ll need two adjustable wrenches — aka crescent wrenches — to complete this task. Affix the jaws of one wrench on the e...

By:   Boat / Fishing : Best Video This video shows the 5 metre swell and Force 6 gusting wind that volunteers from Stromness Lifeboat Station faced after being paged at 3.30am following reports of a cargo ship in trouble in the Hoy Sound. Joined by their colleagues from Kirkwall and a Coastguard helicopter and rescue tug, a salvage pump was transferred to the ship before it was towed back to Kirkwall almost twelve hours after the shout began. Blue water rescue in a big seaThis video shows the 5 metre swell and Force 6 gusting wind that volunteers from Stromness Lifeboat Station faced after being paged at 3.30am following reports of a cargo ship in trouble in the Hoy Sound. Joined by their colleagues from Kirkwall and a Coastguard helicopter and rescue tug, a salvage pump was transferred to the ship before it was towed back to Kirkwall almost twelve hours after the shout began. Posted by Boat / Fishing : Best Video on Saturday, November 28, 2015 ...

By   Ericka Watson De-Winterize Your Boat Spring Boat Prep to Get Your Boat Ready for Spring Commissioning Get ready for the spring commissioning of your boat by following these simple tips to de-winterize it after a long, hard winter. If you did winterize your boat, you saved yourself some spring boat prep time and possible headaches now, which means the road between your boat and the water is shorter! Although it is always best to winterize a boat before putting it into storage, if you didn't, don't worry. You can perform those tasks now for the spring commissioning. Here's how: 1.  Have Your Manufacturer's Manual Handy If you have a copy, great. If you don't, it would be a good idea to get one. You'll need it to replace fluids and parts properly. Never take apart anything without consulting the manual first. 2.  De-winterizing Your Engine The engine is the heart of the boat, and since it will most like take the ...