Outdoor Travel Adventures

We all wish to be enjoying the sea every once in a while, sitting on the deck, enjoying a drink while soaking in the sun and enjoying a getaway from our busy life. Or it can be just a means of transport on which you can make the most of the travel time. Getting a good deal can be a very compromising factor for most of us. Not getting scammed on a “free cruise” promotion can be a thing to look out for.

Here are some measures that you can follow because a cruise deal requires a lot of circumspection.

Always have a sceptical approach to any deal.

Do your share of research on the company you are choosing to travel with. Sadly, because the cruise is a top-rated attraction, scamsters are always on the lookout for unwary individuals who they can con. Researching can ensure that you make a legitimate booking and not fall for these scams. Ask detailed questions and understand all the conditions mentioned under the Asterisk. Having a last-minute change of plans is common to make sure you understand the cancellation and refund policies.

It’s not an impulsive decision.

A cruise can cost you a significant amount of money, don’t fall for time-limited offers that are used for promotion of sales. These so-called offers take advantage of the impulsive nature of people to decide. Make sure you are ready to take this decision and let yourself be the only one who decides. Some companies are very good at cruise promotion, assisting you with every small detail of the planning required.

Know what you pay for.

Getting to know details like the class of your accommodation, the additional benefits you can get in the deal like free Wi-Fi, complimentary drinks or services and food. As this can amount to more than just change, it will be better if you could work up a bundled deal.

Always try to book with a travel agent as websites have similar names to that of legitimate cruise companies. Always include reading reviews on third party websites in your research as this would provide you with genuine first-hand experience of fellow travellers.

Using a credit card to make a transaction allows you to track the payment. Feel free to hit the search bar of Google and type in the name of the company along with the word’s “scams”, “fraud”.

The days will start to get longer in only a fortnight. However, there seems to be a mood for the increasing optimism in terms of Irish Sailing. There is a significant buzz in the air that has been spearheaded by Fintan Cairn, the pace-setter who has been inspired by DBSC Turkey Shoot Series and has been given enough extra boosts by the time of winter and autumn that has been established long ago. This goes on at complete blast at the other centers.

The new zest for the sailing sport is supported by some traditional-minded sailors. They might even want to bring the season to a close in the month of October-November by laying up the boats properly for winter. Nonetheless, the amount of work which they have going on behind the scenes in order to get new initiatives looks to be up and running while it keeps the previous programs in growing and good health. This appears to be a great reflection on the voluntary efforts value along with the input that is inspired by sailing.

The leading contender of big-boat in Turkey Shoot has said that if it was not for the continued enthusiasm of Fintan and also his team who badgering them out there every morning on Sunday and then staying back at the station along with Committee Boats for setting another amazing course then half of them would not have thought about taking part in a series that takes them right up the Christmas threshold. There have been weeks after weeks for 7 Sundays with a varying fleet of 75 boats and it has to be mentioned that the mood was pretty great. He felt that they had the best racing they ever been a part of throughout the year and probably was.

IMOCA class rules would now apply for the Ocean Race as well since they take over the part which was managed by Volvo before. This organization has primarily looked into shorthanded sailing and their rules and classifications are based for such boat designs and race layouts. The IMOCA Class is known to include 60 footer vessels and to manage and monitor their performance levels. Now it seems that they would be taking on full crewed racing as well.

The Ocean Race, which is one of the oldest vintage races of the world since 1973, is also of the extreme kind but includes full teams and today it faces challenges like dips in entry since there are high costs involved in manning such larger boats and including a large crew team. The challenges of this race would now be looked into by IMOCA which will prepare for the 2021-22 ocean race editions, finalizing its guidelines, rules and entry terms.

IMOCA needs to adapt to the ocean race’s requirements which include upwind work. The official marriage of the organization with the ocean race committee would come later; right now the focus is to blend in rules and make revisions to apply the short-handed race regulations to the fully crewed ocean race boats.

The organization would also look into the Vendee Globe race of the forthcoming edition that would start on 8th November 2020. Currently however they need to finalize the rules and guidelines for the 14th edition of the Ocean Race. Up till now, it is known that the Ocean Race of the forthcoming edition will be flagged off from the shores of Alicante in October 2021. There would be 10 to 15 IMOCAs that would take part in the race. The team here would include contestants of the previous Volvo Ocean Race version as well as those who have participated in Vendee Globe.

With rising luggage registration fees and the desire to move more easily and efficiently, many travelers want to reduce the weight of their backpacks and suitcases. It is not so easy to travel light. It requires a change of habits and small concessions here and there to get there, but it is quite possible. These tips from regulars to travel light should help you say goodbye to the extra pounds on your next getaway. For the Outdoor Travel Adventures the followings are important now.

Buy a smaller bag

When we started as a backpacker, we went with a big 70 liter bag! You can imagine? Hello, the sea turtle look. And the problem with humans is that we are a little afraid of the void, so impossible to keep the big bag by not filling it. Our solution for traveling light? Buy a smaller backpack, and do not feel guilty about filling it. The thing is to buy a bag that seems a little smaller than your needs, it will surely be enough. For the rare occasions when you will need more space, you can simply attach items to the outside, and have it packaged at the airport to avoid lost items.

Dress in polyester

Our advice for traveling light is to have polyester clothes. Why? It is a matter that dries very quickly. You can wash your things in the sink every other day and dry them very quickly. To leave with only two T-shirts and one or two shorts no longer poses a problem. This advice is however more suited to hot countries and requires a little more work on your part. For in cold countries, you can buy them once there.

Buy on the spot and give back while leaving

If there’s one thing we’ve learned on a trip, it’s a backpack that’s heavy, and there’s no point in cluttering it with lots of stuff and stuff you can easily findon the spot. The reflex is to take away everything that we think is necessary for our survival.

Now, we realize quite quickly that we do not need much, and that we would have spent the extra pounds of the mega kit of drugs, cosmetics giant format, 2-3 jeans that never dry, sleeping bag and even trekking boots. Everything is bought on the spot, even in the most remote corners, at ridiculous prices, what’s more. As for clothing, it is always a good idea to dress up on the spot so as to blend with the local population. Take your technical equipment with you the 2-3 specialized travel accessories, your favorite lucky charm, and for the rest, do some shopping on the spot! Your back will thank you. The advantage of buying and giving back on the spot is to contribute to the local economy and to make many happy.