Essay On Boating

Boating

Under the general term of boating there will be many different forms of propelling a vehicle and many different types of boat themselves. There will also be different levels of competitiveness with each type of boating. For example Rowing Boat Racing, by its very nature, is competitive, (unless training), whereas the provision of simple boats for recreational boating does not necessarily involve competition

For simplicity we have divided the general category of boating into the following sub-categories: In view of the ‘environmentally friendly’ image that the State should portray, Jet Skiing, Knee/wake and ski boarding has not been included at this stage due to the noise and environmental pollution factor. • Rowing

• Sailing

• Cruising

Canoes are often open at the top and are always pointed at both ends.

Modern canoes are made of fibreglass or aluminium depending on the nature of the water to be used. Originally they were made from the hollowed trunk of a tree. Canoes are inherently unstable and it is important that the paddles person(s) keep a low centre of gravity to avoid capsizing the vessel. Steering is achieved by using the paddle on either side of the boat.

The tranquil nature of this recreation attracts a lot of people who are interested in enjoying passive recreation. It is no coincidence that the major canoeing countries are also those who have large areas of relatively undiscovered waterways (Canada, Scandinavia, USA, etc.)

Angling

However, the act of catching fish using a rod and line in India and many other countries is seen mainly seen as a method of food capture rather than a genuine recreation. Consequently angling in

India as a sport is a relatively new phenomenon. However, there is enormous potential for development if the sport could be marketed efficiently.

The methods used to catch fish are many and success is dependent on a large number of