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BOAT SHOWS GEAR UP FOR SUMMER
Get the latest trends in marine canvas and upholstery at your local boat show. Click here for links to shows in your city.
SAFE BOATING PRACTICES
Learn how to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities while boating. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations you should know. The U.S.Coast Guard offers a valuable Web site resource with all of the information you need. www.uscgboating.org
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May 17 - 23, 2008 is
National Safe Boating Week
sponsored by the
National Safe Boating Council
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Protection for Boaters
Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays appears to be the most important environmental factor involved with developing skin cancer. During the summer months, UV radiation tends to be greater.
To help prevent skin cancer while still having fun outdoors, regularly use sun protective practices while boating by regularly applying sunscreen and providing shade areas on board.
Boat Tops provide shade -
By having a bimini or dodger you are protecting yourself from the sun. Some fabrics used in marine applications have been endorsed by The Skin Cancer Foundation, an international organization dedicated to the prevention of skin cancer, for their ability to block harmful UV rays.
Keep out the wind and rain -
In addition, by adding enclosures, side curtains and tops, you can increase your boating pleasures even on less than perfect days. |
Protection for Your Boat
You've invested a lot in your boat and it makes sense to keep it looking new for years to come.
When your boat is not in use or being stored, it's important to preserve your boat from destructive elements such as the sun, rain, and other weather issues, and even from being attacked by harmful insects:
A durable, custom-made boat cover can protect your boat from mold and mildew. Quality fabrics and skilled workmanship can extend the life of your boat significantly by protecting it from the elements, scratches, rust and fading.
Off-the-shelf boat covers are made to fit a wide variety of boats and may be baggy and collect water when it rains.
A custom boat cover is fitted to the exact shape of your boat in the way you want it to. Most reputable custom marine canvas shops use fabrics with UV rated materials that are colourfast and shrink and mildew resistant.
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