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picture info	Marina Verdonck A marina (from Spanish , Portuguese and Italian : ''marina'', "coast" or "shore") is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats. A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters. The word ''marina'' may also refer to an inland wharf on a river or canal that is used exclusively by non-industrial pleasure craft such as canal narrowboats. Emplacement Marinas may be located along the banks of rivers connecting to lakes or seas and may be inland. They are also located on coastal harbors (natural or man made) or coastal lagoons, either as stand alone facilities or within a port complex. History In the 19th century, the few existing pleasure craft shared the same facilities as trading and fishing vessels. The marina appeared in the 20th century with the popularization of yachting. Facilities and services A marina may have refuelling, washing and repair facilities, marine and boat chandlers, st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Trailer (vehicle) A trailer is an unpowered vehicle towed by a powered vehicle. It is commonly used for the transport of goods and materials. Sometimes recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or mobile homes with limited living facilities where people can camp or stay have been referred to as trailers. In earlier days, many such vehicles were towable trailers. United States In the United States, the term is sometimes used interchangeably with travel trailer and mobile home, varieties of trailers and manufactured housing designed for human habitation. Their origins lay in utility trailers built in a similar fashion to horse-drawn wagons. A trailer park is an area where mobile homes are placed for habitation. In the United States trailers ranging in size from single-axle dollies to 6-axle, high, long semi-trailers are commonplace. The latter, when towed as part of a tractor-trailer or "18-wheeler", carries a large percentage of the freight that travels over land in North America. Types ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	List Of Marinas This is a list of marinas in various countries. Albania Orikum Marina, Orikum, Vlore Australia New South Wales Sydney Empire Marina Bobbin Head Akuna Bay Marina Berowra Waters Blakehurst Marina Woolwich Marina Cabarita Point Darling Harbour Marina Dolans Bay Marina River Quays Marina Rushcutters Bay Marina ** The Spit at Mosman Coffs Harbour Nelson Bay Batemans Bay Kearnzy * Glouscester Marina Weaver * Shellharbour Marina Queensland South East Queensland Gold Coast Gold Coast City Marina * Southport Yacht Club * Hope Harbour Marina * Sanctuary Cove Marina * Horizon Shores Marina Brisbane * Scarborough Marina * Gardens Point Marina * Dockside Marina, Kangaroo Point * Newport Waterways Marina, Moreton Bay * Heron's Moorings, Hemmant * Waterfront Place Marina, Eagle Street Pier * East Coast Marina, Manly * Cleveland Marina * Raby Bay Marina * Queensland Cruising Yacht Club * Sunshine Coast Noosa Harbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Yacht Club A yacht club is a sports club specifically related to yachting. Description Yacht clubs are mostly located by the sea, although there some that have been established at a lake or riverside locations. Yacht or sailing clubs have either a marina or a delimited section of the beach or shoreline with buoys marking the areas off-limits for swimmers as well as safe offshore anchorages. On shore they also include a perimeter reserved for the exclusive use of the members of the club as well as a clubhouse with attached Bar (counter), bar, café or restaurant where members socialize in a pleasant and informal setting. Although the terms ''Yacht Club'' and ''Sailing Club'' tend to be synonymous, some general differences regarding the recreational use of boating, boats can be broadly outlined. Historically a ''Yacht Club'' tended to focus on a membership composed of yacht owners, including motorboats. This type of club often was extremely exclusive, attracting the aristocracy or the hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]