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Here are a few hot tips when learning to sail that will make your boating not only enjoyable but safe too.

1. Be Wise to Read the Weather
You must be wise enough to check the local weather before you depart for boating. Radio, TV, and coast guard forecasts are sure source of information. If you notice, rough and volatile changing winds, darkening clouds, or sudden dip of temperature, it is an indication for you to play safe with the weather. Watch the barometer readings for sudden changes if you have one on board.

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   Research the country you are going to before you go. The best and fastest way of researching is to search on the Internet for legal information^[1] and things you should know well in advance of traveling to that country. View travel advisories from reputable sources such as the US UK and Australian Governments and take note of any potential issues you may encounter. A streetwise traveler should also know emergency numbers, and at least a bit of the language (like the word for “help”). Also find out places to avoid, like alleys, bad neighborhoods, and red light districts. Your government may have resources available to travelers that will outline what you need to be prepared for.^[2]

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1] Always try to purchase your tickets as far in advance as possible. Usually the closer you get to your departure date, the higher the fare will go. Try to book your travel at least 14 days prior to your departure.

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1. Direct eye contact can be as engaging in a picture as it is in real life. When taking a picture of someone, hold the camera at the person’s eye level to unleash the power of those magnetic gazes and mesmerizing smiles. For children, that means stooping to their level. And your subject need not always stare at the camera. All by itself that eye level angle will create a personal and inviting feeling that pulls you into the picture

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Ponder over the thought that how solitary and incomplete the moon would look without the twinkling stars that add to its charm…how odd would the eyes deprived of tender eyelashes and thick eyebrows appear! Nature creates things differently but they are seen to assist and complement each other in some way or the other. The very natural phenomenon holds good in case of our dressing and grooming. Our shoes, hat, bags etc. are in consonance with our outfit. If not much but the least that can be done to look trendy and perfect is to wear a dress that should be contrasting or corresponding to our pair of sandals.

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• Don’ forget to carry your state driving license or an International driving permit if you are planning on driving while on your trip. Most countries accept a state driving permit as long as it is in english and has a photo identity on it.

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Pack extra passport size photographs in case you need to get a duplicate passport made or need a visa extension.
Carry copies of birth certificates, passport and visas in case you lose your originals.
Why be flummoxed by tricky currency conversion every time you are shopping abroad? Carry a currency conversion cheat-sheet cut to credit card size and slip it into your wallet to check discreetly.
Carry your State and International driving license if you plan to drive in a foreign country.

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