http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress Boat News from Marine and Boat Insurance Specialists Cover My Boat Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:07:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Official Start for 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing The official start of the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing is being counted down in hours. Yesterday, the Olympic torch arrived at China's capital and is now ready for the spectacular opening ceremony tomorrow. Whilst it is usual for Olympic Games' opening ceremonies ... http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress/2008/08/the-summer-olympic-games-in-beijing/ The Marine Experience at ExCel in London The Marine experience at ExCel is now up and running alongside the British International Motor show in London Although the number of boats on display is not too impressive, and the originally promised showing of the famous eco trimaran Earthrace is not being displayed (for ... http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress/2008/07/the-marine-experience-at-excel-london-23rd-july-3rd-august-2008/ British Olympic Sailing Team Prepares for Beijing 2008 The Summer Olympic Games 2008 start in Beijing, China on August the 8th and last until August 24th. This year the British Olympic Sailing Team 2008 will compete in 11 different classes. Seaweed Problem The conditions for sailing in China will be challenging. Light ... http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress/2008/07/the-british-olympic-sailing-team-2008/ This month National Boat Shows (NBS) is yet again presenting the marine event - the Marine Experience 2008 - at the British International Motor show from 23 July - 3 August 2008 at ExCeL, London Docklands. Events at the Marine Experience 2008 Among the many exhibitors at the Marine Experience 2008, will ... http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress/2008/07/the-marine-experience-2008/ At a glance, boat insurance seems more complicated than, say, car insurance. There is dinghy insurance, yacht insurance, cruiser insurance, speedboat insurance which may also include towing toys or water skiing cover, to name just a few. In reality though, boat insurance works in the same manner as car insurance, ... http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress/2008/06/boat-insurance-explained/ Sailing at Cowes Week 2008 One of the longest standing sailing events in the UK is Cowes Week Sailing Regatta.It is also one of the worlds longest running sailing events. The sailing event is held In August every year and has been running since 1826, this offers both sailors and visitors ... http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress/2008/05/sailing-events-in-the-uk/ Boat insurance is probably the oldest type of insurance cover. From the 17th century London as a trade centre has been accumulating ships from all over the world, creating demand for ship and cargo insurance. During the industrial revolution the river Thames became overloaded with cargo vessels. Though it boosted ... http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress/2008/04/boats-and-the-environment/ Sunken boats are becoming a familiar sight in Tewkesbury. Photo: Cara Hurren With a climate change, rising water levels and increased flood risks, the standard of new buildings should be improved, the Association of British Insurers announced today. Last summer's floods cost the insurance industry more than £3bn. It's not just the ... http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress/2008/02/flood-damage/ Before you hand-over your money to buy the glamorous boat of your dreams, don’t neglect paying for a professional boat survey. In fact, a good survey could save you thousands in costs, for repairs or adjustments noticed after the purchase. Upon completion of a survey, you should be provided with ... http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress/2008/01/why-hire-a-boat-surveyor/ Sailing in wintertime can prove to be a harsh experience. Cold waters welcome sailors with freezing winds, and if the thought of numb toes and multiple layers of clothes that fail to keep you warm, makes you shiver, we have some advice for you. The best suggestion is to not sail ... http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/wordpress/2008/01/sailing-in-winter/