| Boating refers to travel on water in a boat for | | | | cruises. On cruises, people sail the high seas in large |
| recreational purposes. Boats may be small or big, and | | | | boats drinking, eating and partying together. Cruises |
| travel may be in a river, lake, pond, seas and oceans. | | | | are very popular on festive occasions such as New |
| Boating is considered to be an activity of leisure and | | | | Years Eve and local boating festivals. |
| relaxation. | | | | Boating f is a highly enjoyable activity and is often |
| Naturally, boating is a popular activity in coastal | | | | coupled with other forms of water recreation such |
| states. Many native coastal folks earn their living using | | | | as diving, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, etc. |
| boats for fishing and touring. Many also own several | | | | Boats that provide this type of recreation are large in |
| boats that they rent out to tourists. The economies | | | | order to accommodate all the necessary gear. During |
| of several coastal lands including Florida, Maine, | | | | expeditions, boats often anchor at suitable spots so |
| California, Bahamas and Hawaii depend on the volume | | | | that people can jump in and enjoy. |
| of boating carried out in these areas. | | | | Strict safety measures must be followed for people |
| There are different kinds of boats. Kayaks and | | | | who go boating. There are usually Coast Guard and |
| canoes are popular in the northern seas. These are | | | | police boats patrolling the waters. It is compulsory for |
| one-person boats suited for rough cold seas. Other | | | | boaters to carry life-saving jackets, inflatable rubber |
| types are bateaux, dinghies, ferries, gondolas, fishing | | | | floaters, rowboats, etc. Knowing how to swim is also |
| and racing boats. For larger groups, there are | | | | to a boaters advantage.Tour operators have to get |
| catamarans and yachts. | | | | their boats checked for safety standards and acquire |
| People can boat by themselves, or they can avail of | | | | a license. If they fail to do so, they are prohibited |
| tours conducted by tourist companies. Tourist | | | | from sailing their boats. Cruises are obliged to hire a |
| companies specialize in long boating expeditions called | | | | guide on board ship. |