Boating is
an absolute thrill whether for taking leisurely trips or engaging in a sporting
event. There is something so tranquil and exciting about being out on the
water, soaking up the warmth from the sun and feeling the waves crash beneath
the boat. Most people love being on the boat while others are fascinated by the
complex motoring system that operates the water vehicle.
Here are 10 facts you might not
have known about boating that could pique your interest:
1. The
difference between a boat and ship is that a boat is ideal for rivers and
inland waterways while a ship travels on seas and oceans.
2. The
"scuttlebutt" refers to the cask on the boat that holds drinking
water.
3. Boaters
are generally happier with their marriages, relationships, friendships and are
closer to their children.
4. Boaters
are more likely to recycle, carpool and donate to environmental causes.
5.
Approximately 18 million Americans own recreational boats.
6. The
world's oldest surviving boat dates back to 7400 B.C. and it's only 10 feet
long.
7. The most
common injuries to anglers are sticking the hand with the hook or they occur
when exiting the boat.
8. Steamboat
Willie was the first Disney character with sound and released on November 18,
1928.
9. The
Phoenicians were the first to use Boat sails around 2000 B.C.
10. The
difference in the center of gravity makes a boat lean when turning, while a
ship leans outward.
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