Amateurs can experience building a boat the same way professionals do. Avid boat lovers can build anything from a small model boat all the way up to a beautiful house boat. There are many resources available to help you set sail, whether you’d constructing your own boat or plan on joining a friend on the high seas.Boat BuildingAmateur boat builder: Kits that allow boat enthusiasts to build their own boat and save money.Boat Building Methods: Tips and tricks on building boats with various materials, from plywood to fiberglass.Boatbuilding Books: A great list of books on how to build boats and the best ways to construct them.Boat Design and PlansBoatDesign.net: Designs available for power and sailing. Build anything from an aluminum boat to a house boat.Boat and Yacht plans: Won an award at the wooden box show. Numerous information for boat and yacht plans.Glossaries & DictionariesSchooner Vocabulary: Dictionary of (boating terms) […]
Knots are an essential part of boating and sailing, and every good boater has an arsenal of knot that they can pull from memory at a moment’s notice. There are secure knots, knots for movement, and knots used to tie ropes together, and it’s essential for a sailor to know which knot does what. If you ever sell or donate a boat, make sure the future owner is aware of the knots that are most commonly used with the boat. Bowline The bowline knot is a very versatile knot that is perfect for sailing. It’s fast, simple, and is commonly used to attach jib sheets to the jib’s clew. Spanish Bowline While not the most common knot, the Spanish Bowline is useful for towing and can also be used as a makeshift bosons chair for rescues, as the two loops can be placed around the legs. Figure 8 Loop Figure […]
Running a nonprofit organization requires a lot of resources and patience. The good news is that there are lots of organizations willing to help nonprofits get on their feet and prosper.General SourcesIdealist: Resources to help you find everything from non-profit volunteers to campaigns and even non-profit speakers.NPRC: Provides guidelines about regulations that need to be followed when running or starting a non-profit organization. It also provides access and help with the forms.GuideStar: Encourages non-profit organizations to post their profiles so they can attract more attention and raise their profiles.CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: A list of useful FAQs from consulting to fundraising to funds management.Non-profit Support Center: Provides consulting and training to help non-profits.Non-profit Resource Guide: Detailed list of companies that serve non-profit organizations.FundServices: Director of non-profit fundraising programs, divided into categories depending on what a non-profit supports.Funding OpportunitiesUS Grants: A list of the types of government grants available to non-profits.Council of […]