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Before you use park areas or any waterways with a boat or other watercraft, be sure to check the appropriate park office or governing agency for a map and list of regulations. Brochures are available at the main national park offices in Bushkill and, in New Jersey, at Kittatinny Point Visitor Center on I-80. A motorized boat must be registered. Canoes, kayaks and tubes do not have to be, but if they are registered you don't have to pay launch fees at state parks. In all crafts, you must have U.S. Coast Guard-approved, wearable personal flotation devices (PFDs) or life jackets for each person on board. Become familiar with the Pennsylvania regulations for PFDs and boat registration. For most of this information, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boating Commission can be reached at, Bureau of Boating, P.O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-7000, 717-657-4518. Good preparation for boating starts by taking a boating safety course. The Coast Guard Hotline can give information on where to register for a course. The course includes "rules of the road," equipment requirements, boat handling, boat loading, weather notes a float plan, emergency tips and more. Call 800-368-5647, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Whitewater classifications in the Poconos region are: Class I, easiest; Class II, moderate; Class III, difficult; Class III+, for the very experienced only. To find out about programs and recreational opportunities when traveling through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, tune your radio to AM 1610 when you reach Bushkill or the Dingmans Falls Visitor Center, both on U.S. Highway 209. Lake Wallenpaupack Area The Lake Wallenpaupack area, southeast of Hawley at U.S. Highway 6 and Pennsylvania Highway 507, has four Pennsylvania Power & Light-owned recreation centers that provide camping areas and boat launches managed by private concerns. There is a vast 52 miles of shoreline to the area. Pennsylvania Power & Light also maintains two hiking trails around the lake, picnic areas on the four islands in the lake and a free public-access boat launch. Lakeside activities A public swimming beach is operated by Palmyra Township. Around the lake there are privately owned marinas and boat-rental concessionaires that use the lake. Water skiing; Jet Skiing, fishing, canoeing, rafting and rowing are all allowed on the lake, whether from a campsite, a public launch area, the public beach or your own vacation home. There are free nature programs given throughout the season at the individual recreation areas including Caffrey, Ironwood, Ledgedale and Wilsonville. Programs are about an hour long and feature nature hikes, movies and lectures. For information on specific offerings, call the lake superintendent's office from Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from May to September at 717-226-3702. Big Boats and Cruises Lake Wallenpaupack is a big boating lake. Large boats up to 20 feet are allowed making water skiing a major attraction. Cruises of the lake are offered aboard the 48-foot-long Spirit of Paupack. Hour-long sightseeing cruises and sunset dinner cruises are offered from Pocono Action Sports at Tanglewood Lodge (717-226-4556). Another scenic cruise offered by Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour (717-226-6211), is a 30-minute trip on a patio boat. Trips run every day, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from the end of June through September. Boating The launching access at the four recreation areas are open to the public for a $5 fee. One other public access launch is available for free (and it is usually very crowded on weekends). The free-access boat launch is run by the Pennsylvania Boat Commission (717-477-5717) for the Lake Wallenpaupack area. It is at the north end of the lake near the dam of Pennsylvania 590, a quarter-mile west of the U.S. 6 intersection. The launch is open 24 hours a day, every day, all year long. Parking is available. To launch from this site, your boat must have a valid registration. Pennsylvania registration is not required on this lake. Boating requirements for each lake area differ. Picnicing is permitted at the four recreation areas on the grass around the docks for free or pay a nominal charge for a table. The four islands in the lake -- Epply, Kipp, Burns and Cairns -- all have picnic areas with tables. The islands are accessible by boat only. Burns does not have restrooms, but the others do. Camping is not permitted on these islands and picnicing is only permitted during daylight hours. Alcohol and pets are not permitted. Boat Rentals Club Nautico of Lake Wallenpaupack at Shepard's Marina Pennsylvania Highway 507, Hawley 717-226-0580 A members-only club where non-members are welcome. Power boats and all the accouterments can be rented here. Club Nautico is open for the summer season from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from May to mid-October and has a picnic area for renters. Pine Crest Yacht Club Inc. Pennsylvania Highway 507, on Lake Wallenpaupack, Greentown 717-857-1136 or 717-226-3077 Pine Crest Yacht Club is part of the Pinecrest Resort. It is open to the public for power boats, water skis, Jet Skis and other rentals. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from May to mid-October. Pocono Action Sports Marina and Boat Rentals Pennsylvania Highway 507 at Tanglewood Lodge, Lake Wallenpaupack 717-226-4556 Rentals include power boats, sailboats, canoes, Jet Skis and WaveRunners Water-skiing instruction also is available. Pocono Action Sports Marina and Boat Rentals is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from May to mid-mid October. Swimming You can swim at the one public-access beach area on the lake, Palmyra Township Bathing Beach (717-226-9290) managed by Palmyra Township. It is across from the Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau on Pennsylvania 590. The beach is open 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily; lifeguards go off duty at 6 p.m. The beach area opens when schools close and closes when schools open. There is a picnic area with two grills, a snack bar, bathrooms, changing rooms and a shower. Pets and alcohol are not allowed.

Water Skiing is made available utilizing our strong, sturdy and powerful 25 ft. tour boats. The 85 hp. Yamaha outboard engines are strong enough to handle multiple skiers. The inland canals that are situated around the Bocas region are ideal for water skiing, as the mangroves and gentle winds ensure a smooth, calm water surface. Water skiing is offered on an hourly basis, however, boats can be rented by the half day and full day if necessary. Bocas Water Sports rents both one and two person self-draining kayaks, complete with lightweight, efficient paddles. Our kayaks are constructed of durable plastic, providing for a stable and comfortable ride. There are several destinations within paddling distance from Bocas del Toro, including Hospital Point and Bastimentos Island, both of which can be reached within 30-40 minutes For those with no particular place to go, one can kayak along the shoreline, between islands, among the mangroves that line the southern portion of Bastimentos Island. Kayaks are rented by the hour, half day or full day. If you have any questions regarding our prices or services, please don't hesitate to contact us via the Contact Us form we have provided.

Sailing and Motorboating The great sailing tradition of Andalucía and the cleanliness of its waters and the warm climate make this coast a popular place in which to enjoy watersports. From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the 836 kms. of Andalucían coastline are dotted with excellent facilities, that provide an excellent range of activities. More... Rowing and canoeing Rowing and canoeing is possible on many lakes and rivers, where canoes and kayaks can usually be rented. There are marinas inland, at Sevilla and Gelves that support sailing in the River Guadalquivir near from its mouth beside Doñana National Park. There are also boating facilities at source of the Guadalquivir in Tranco de Beas Reservoir in the Nature Park of Cazorla, Segura (Jaén province), and also at Las Villas. There are similar facilities on the Iznájar Reservoir that covers parts of three provinces - Córdoba, Málaga and Granada. More... Windsurfing & Surfing & Kite Surfing The varied coast line offers windsurfers at all levels the chance to practice this sport. Tarifa is a world class windsurfing location. It is on the annual world windsurfing championship circuit. Browse our related pages to learn more about windsurfing or surfing or Kitesurfing in Andalucía. Snorkelling and Diving There are countless locations to dive along the coast in Andalucía. More about diving Fishing Information about sea fishing and fresh water fishing and angling. Marinas Information about the 30 Marinas of Andalucia.

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An incredible success of our first summer, Marine Science has been added to every week of this summer's youth camp and we have added an Advanced Marine Science activity. Marine Science students from USD, UCSD and SDSU with extensive knowledge in this field, will lead this adventurous and educational odyssey. Marine Science and Advanced Marine Science These courses will include hands-on experience with marine life including Eco-tours to tide pools, snorkeling and a being the scenes tour at Sea World and Birch Aquarium. Lectures and activities will include issues ranging from undersea life to physical oceanography, where campers will discover the forces that create waves, tides and currents. Advanced Marine Science sampers will do more in-depth activities with field trips to a fish hatchery and marine science labs. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the ocean environment. Click here to see LIVE video of Shamu at Sea World!