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  Hiking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery.
Hiking a long-distance trail from end to end is often referred to as thru-hiking.
Hiking is one of the fundamental outdoor activities on which many others are based.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hiking   (1102 words)

  
 Flying Scot® Sailing Forum - Hiking Straps, Travelers & New Booms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
A rule that limits hiking would be much more in line with the sprit of the boat than one that permits hiking straps.
If we really want to be a non hiking class, then we should make a rule that says if any part of the sailor is outside of a veritical line extending up from the gunwale, you're in violation of the no hiking rule and you'll have to take a penality.
When hiking in the sitting position no part of the crew’s body between the middle of the thigh and the feet shall be outboard of the sheerline, and no part of the head shall be below the sheerline, except temporarily.
www.fssa.com /fsforum2/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=380   (2010 words)

  
 Iowa Sailing Club, Hiking Notes
Therefore, while straight legged hiking, the force that the quadriceps has to contract at to maintain the position is 35% of its maximal voluntary contraction force.
This was no surprise to me! Considering that I would have to hold a 35% of MVC contraction to maintain the position, I would not be in that position for long.
Straight legged hiking is not always feasable to do for a whole race if leg strength is not adequate enough.
www.uiowa.edu /~sail/library/skills/hikingkneestress1.htm   (986 words)

  
 Virgin Islands National Park Hiking Page
Hiking in the Virgin Islands National Park can be a fun and rewarding experience as in other national parks.
There are a variety of hiking trails, including numerous old Danish plantation roads, that beckon you to discover the Virgin Islands National Park.
Extra energy and water is needed for hiking on this rugged tropical island.
www.virgin.islands.national-park.com /hike.htm   (1822 words)

  
 Flying Scot® Sailing Forum - Hiking line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
No hiking straps, flying trapezes or other contrivances which achieve the same purpose may be used.
Up to two (2) hand lines affixed to the centerboard cap are permitted, providing: their ends are terminated in a whipping, back splice or knot (not a loop); and, their ends cannot extend beyond the rub-rails when fully extended with the ends touching the deck.
The use of a doubled nylon tape (or rope) as a hand line is illegal, as it terminates in a loop.
www.fssa.com /fsforum2/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=150   (417 words)

  
 Hiking - ProvenceBeyond
I make this controversial statement because of the tremendous number of hiking trails, the tremendous variety of trails, and the proximity of the trails to wherever you are in this region.
To the west and northwest is the Gard; to the north the Dentelles de Montmirail; to the east and southeast the start of the Plateau de Vauclues and the edge of the Luberon; to the south the Alpilles.
The hikes along the hillside above the village have fantastic views of the countryside and the Mediterranean as far as Cannes and the Iles de Lerin.
www.beyond.fr /sports/hiking.html   (2021 words)

  
 eBay - hiking sailing, Canoes, Kayaks, Rafts, Surfing, Wind Surfing items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hiking / Sailing JACKET by Headworx BNWT Large NEW
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Hiking Sailing JACKET by HEADWORX Waterproof Medium NEW
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 Sailing Anarchy Forums > Hiking
Jun 18 2004, 06:53 PM If you're hiking on a keelboat, tell them they're not doing it right if they can still feel their legs.
If you're hiking on a keelboat, tell them they're not doing it right if they can still feel their legs.
To be hiking your bum is 6" to 12" off the deck entirely, only the backside of your legs touch the topsides.
www.sailinganarchy.com /forums/lofiversion/index.php/t5521.html   (564 words)

  
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 5o5 Class Reaction to Hiking Pants Ban
My experience in using hiking pants is that they do not project you further outboard, but they do make it a little easier to hike...
When hiking pads first arrived in the Laser class the belief was that they elevated you a bit but didn't necessarily project the sailor outboard.
I just attended a seminar on the new rules with the Australian chief rules guru who said that this rule is a hot potato and it would be best if classes just allowed them in their rules till the ISAF finally work out what they want to do.
www.sailingsource.com /int505/h-pants1.htm   (1627 words)

  
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 Hike And Sail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hike'n Sail / Adventure Turkey is a dedicated adventure travel / ecotourism tour operator for unique and pleasent tours.
Hike'n Sail / Adventure Turkey provides quality services for individuals, families and small groups to the "off the beaten track" areas of Turkey, as well as, the "popular, can't miss it" spots.
Hike'n Sail / Adventure Turkey is your adventure travel guide to find the best authentic and characteristic hotels, prettiest boats/gulets, most qualified guides and safe transportation.
www.hikeandsail.com   (141 words)

  
 Annapolis Performance Sailing: Hiking Pants   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Zhik (pronunciation rhymes with hike) went back to the drawing board to design a completely new level of performance hiking pant that we are VERY proud to be the first to introduce to the USA.
Seat, hiking pockets and knee pads made from a special durable nylon that is comparable to Kevlar, yet softer and more comfortable.
Lycra Overshorts are commonly worn over hiking pants to reduce friction and increase mobility within the boat.
www.apsltd.com /Tree/d3000/e1708.asp   (1455 words)

  
 Tours to Greece by EcoGreece: Hiking, sailing, horse riding
Hike through the wondrous mountains and gorges of Crete.
Sail with your friends to your favorite Greek Island on a chartered yacht.
Our hiking tours, sailing tours and horseback riding tours offer rewarding travel adventures of Greece that are designed to leave only footprints and carry out memories.
www.ecogreece.com   (262 words)

  
 Sailing Angles - The Ultimate in Sailing Gear
Sailing Angles has discovered and designed new fabrics for its line of protective active wear.
You'll love these fabrics, their hybrids and the garments created from them whether you are a foredeck person leaping for a surprise gibe, a cockpit potato tweaking the backstay on that fantasy blue water cruise to Hidden Isle, or going for the gold in Beijing.
For the active sailor, keeping warm without bulking up is as essential as keeping cool when its a blistering hot drifter.
www.sailingangles.com   (174 words)

  
 Guided Canoeing and Kayaking Trips in Killarney   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hike to the Lumsden Lake Lookout for spectacular views of Killarney Park and Georgian Bay.
Climb to "The Crack" and Beyond - Hike along the rugged La Cloche range to a dramatic mountain crevice at the summit of Killarney Ridge.
Relax with a book under a leafy birch tree, or enjoy the sand beach for swimming, windsurfing, sailing, canoe excursion to Ruth Roy Lake, bass fishing, great hike to a lookout and sizzling barbecue lunch.
www.killarney.com /Outdoors_guided_trips/Guided_day_trips   (1661 words)

  
 Hiking Gear Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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The camping fee is on top off a motor-vehicle pass that typically costs $6 a day or $24 a year.
If you are new to hiking start with what it's all about and how to get started.
www.hiking-gear.us   (308 words)

  
 Hiking, snorkeling, sailing…adventure tours in Hawaii Sunset - Find Articles
Naturalist leads excursions on neighbor islands for members (annual fee is $10 individual, $15 family).
Two Maui trips remain on 1986 schedule: October 10 to 13, hiking and touring on east Maui; November 8 to 11, hiking the southwest slopes of Haleakala.
Fifty different half- to full-day hiking and snorkeling excursions take you into wilderness areas.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1216/is_v177/ai_4372264   (340 words)

  
 Croatia Adventure Travel: River Rafting-Sea Kayaking-Hiking-Sailing!
The highlights of this multi-activity adventure program are hiking, biking and canoeing along the lakes and waterfalls of world heritage site - Plitvice Lakes National Park in Lika, Croatia.
Former national team member and champion in both slalom and downriver Bongo plays guitar and is a natural born entertainer.
In winter Damir teaches skiing in Colorado, and in Summer enjoys sailing when he is not guiding.
www.travel-2-croatia.com /croatia-adventure-travel.html   (1257 words)

  
 CAT Sailing Curacao watersports - catamaran sailing - windsurfing - kayaking - hiking
CAT Sailing Curacao watersports - catamaran sailing - windsurfing - kayaking - hiking
Cat Sailing Curacao is the only beach sailing school on Curacao and is located at Jan Thiel Beach, next to restaurant Zanzibar.
Jan Thiel Beach is one of the most popular beaches on Curacao and has many facilities, such as the famous bar-lounge-restaurant Zanzibar, the diving school Scuba-Do, a children water-play park and a massage and souvenir shop.
www.catcuracao.com   (152 words)

  
 eBay Store - Sailing Gear Warehouse: Sailing, Sailboat accessories, Sailing Gear   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Magic Marine Sailing Trapeze ZIP Boot Men 5 Wms 6.5
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 Tours to Greece by EcoGreece: Hiking, sailing, horse riding
On this hike you will descend from 4,000 feet to sea level while walking/hiking on a very rocky path.
This hike makes it totally unsuitable for individuals with severe leg or knee problems.
A very good way to minimize the risk of blisters is to wear a thin liner sock under your regular thicker hiking socks.
www.ecogreece.com /faq.html   (1286 words)

  
 St Lucia ecotourism holiday St Lucia hiking and birdwatching holidays plus St Lucia watersports holiday St Lucia ...
St Lucia ecotourism holiday St Lucia hiking and birdwatching holidays plus St Lucia watersports holiday St Lucia sailing and diving vacation plus St Lucia sports holidays St Lucia cricket and golf.
Lucia has a wide variety of tours available appealing to the nature enthusiast, adventurer, history and culture buff, eco tourist and fun lover.
Book your Hiking Treck in advance in order to avoid disappointment, these are extremly popular trecks.
www.caribzones.com /stlhike.html   (602 words)

  
 Yachting Universe Sailing News, Forums & Discount Yacht & Dinghy Chandlery :: GPS, VHF Radios, Instruments, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Posted by: Admin on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 08:32 PM The UK Sailing Academy on the Isle of Wight is looking to introduce as many people in to sailing as possible during 2006.
Posted by: Admin on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 09:44 AM The Ericsson Racing Team was the first monohull to cross the finish line today in the Eurocard Round Gotland Race, Sweden, confirming her status as the fastest monohull entry.
Under the leadership of Neal McDonald (GBR), she competed with many of the race crew who sailed the Volvo Ocean Race on her, together with Technical Director Magnus Olsson (SWE) and corporate guests.
www.yachtinguniverse.com   (1027 words)

  
 Footloose Adventure Holidays, Walking holidays and Family Adventures - USA, Canada, Alaska, Mexico
Footloose tours are open aged and offer various styles of travel including camping adventure tours, walking holidays, hiking vacations, lodging trips, mountain biking tours and family adventure.
See and experience the many adventures this beautiful land has to offer, with plenty of free time to join in with the action or just sit back and relax.
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 Sailing Angles - Hiking and Sailing Gear
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 Sailing and hiking - Skype Blogs
Round the Island is an institution in British sailing.
It takes place every year around this time, and the isle in question is Isle of Wight, beautifully located a few nautical miles south of Southampton.
Some were still in the office answering emails, not as many as usual which might have cause your ticket to get answered a bit slower but it should be answered by now, check your inbox.
share.skype.com /sites/en/2005/06/sailing_and_hiking.html   (766 words)

  
 Hiking Sailing Watches - The Hiking Equipment Outlet
Men's Jackets Men's Hiking Shoes Men's Hiking Boots Men's Backpacking Boots Men's Hiking Pants Men's Rain Pants
Women's Jackets Women's Hiking Shoes Women's Hiking Boots Women's Backpacking Boots Women's Hiking Pants Women's Rain Pants
Only the best for discerning boaters with barometer, compass, watch, and a sailing timer.
www.hiking-outlet.com /bc/gear/PG-4_23_75/Sailing-Watches.html   (74 words)

  
 Iowa Sailing Club - Hiking Exercises   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
These clinic notes were sent out on the ICYRA list service
note: they are not the property of the Iowa Sailing Club.
You don't need any fancy equipment or spend a lot of time going back and forth to the gym.
www.uiowa.edu /~sail/library/skills/hikingexercises1.htm   (403 words)

  
 Balbius Travel - Cultural tours, hiking and sailing adventures in Turkey
Balbius Travel - Cultural tours, hiking and sailing adventures in Turkey
Sailing, hiking and rafting adventures through historic places along the Mediterranean coasts by traditional
Extraordinary archaeological & hiking tours in the land of ancient civilizations
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