About Today: Permission to Come Aboard

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Today To be perfectly honest, I don't ever go sailing. Or canoeing or rafting. Heck, I don't even know how to swim. In fact, the closest I get to the water is Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arrr, matey. I hate the sea and everything in it. Learning to Sail It's just gotta be awesome out there working with the wind to move you to where you want to be. And then dropping your sails and anchor, and just enjoying the water. But first things first: What's this part of the boat called? Types of Boats You'll See Basic Help: Seasickness Prevention and Cure See More About:  types of sailboats  sailboat equipment  Apps to Help You spent all that money on your fancy phone or iPad -- why not use it to enhance your sailing? There are charting, weather, tides and general reference apps that could make the whole trip a little less unpredictable. Navionics Boating GPS Navigation App for iPhone PocketNav Boating GPS Navigation App for iPhone Android Apps for Boat Charts and Navigation See More About:  sailing apps  sailboat equipment  sailboat cruising What to Expect When Whitewater Rafting I was actually expecting George to say, "This will be easy and fun," but instead he said, "Still, there are a few people out there who think they are merely taking a ride 'on' the river rather than fighting for their lives in the river." Yeah, I was one of those people. But forget it. I just wrestled this bacon double-cheeseburger down and that's all the fight I need for a while. Answer These Questions Before Heading Out Got the Courage Up? Here's What to Bring See More About:  whitewater rafting  river rafting  family adventures Prefer Padding, Perhaps? This is even more scary than sailing or whitewater rafting. Just wedged in this little tippy boat? But clearly I'm the weirdo who doesn't like little boats. Or water. Or sunlight. Why You Should Paddle (Seriously Great Exercise) Come On, We Can Help You Get Started Today Ads Sample Cover Letter Letter Sample Sample Letter Format Cover Letter Samples Cover Letter Featured Articles Make Better Camp Coffee Warm Weather Job Interview Attire Prom Flower Gallery Great Sangria Recipes Best Uses for iPad Raising Active Kids   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement