Palm Cove - Scuba Diving The Great Barrier Reef

Palm Cove is a beautiful beach community located about 17 miles north of Cairns. Named for the coconut palm trees that line the beach, it offers a tropical year-around climate. Located in Far North Queensland, Australia, Palm Cove is surrounded by the Daintree Tropical Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef in the South Pacific Ocean.



Palm Cove has a historical past dating back more than 60,000 years. Its first settlers were the Aborigines, island people who lived off the land in grass huts. Many stories have been written about Palm Cove and its history with the Aborigines and Captain Cook who stopped there on his trips navigating the Australian coast. In 1986, the Ramada Reef Resort opened as Palm Cove's first hotel and led the way to tourism and visitors from around the world.

Check Your Marine Hardware Before Diving Trip

It is important to always have marine hardware on your boat that functions perfectly. Even on a small lake, going out on a broken boat can be rather dangerous. When something goes wrong, you could only have a few minutes to get help; you could become stranded far from shore or the boat could even start to sink. If your boat is in tip-top condition before you ever hit the water, this will not happen, which is why so much time and effort should be put into checking over the boat each spring, before you launch it for the year.


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There are some telltale signs that can show you that pieces of hardware need to be replaced. If the lines connecting the sail to the deck look frayed, you should replace them so that they do not snap in heavy winds. After that, check the cleats to see if they are rusting at all, something that can happen quickly with non-galvanished cleats. You should also check the wood under the cleats to see that it is not rotting, which may happen if water gets inside the screw holes, compromising the cleat's integrity even if it is in good condition. Lastly, check the drain in the rear of the boat to ensure that it is not plugged or cracked, that it will effectively drain the water that the craft takes on.

Surfing with favorite Surfboard

If surfing is your passion, you probably need a place to store your board so that you can get to it quickly and easily. This is not something that you do once a summer, but something that forms the core of your life. With the surfboard on a wall rack, you know that it is also right within reach. The board will be protected from accidental scratches and dents, allowed to dry perfectly, and it will be right there waiting for you when you want to go hit some waves.

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However, have you thought about using the surfboard as a decoration? People do this all of the time with the things that they love. For instance, people who love hunting and shooting often have all of their guns on a display rack. They know about guns, they love the way that they look, and they want to show off when people come over to visit. A surfboard can be used in exactly the same way. When you hang it on a wall, it looks almost as good as a piece of artwork, but it is even better because it is also functional when you want to go out and have a good time.

You can really use these racks in any room, but your board is probably going to look the best against a blank white wall. This makes it the focal point of the wall, and the colors will stand out. For the best Surfboard wall racks choose SurfDogz.com.

Catch Some Live Music On Your Trip To Spain

Heading to sunny climates for some summer holiday unwinding is a great way to spent a few weeks. The holiday doesn't have to be simply a regular "beach and bars" holiday though; Spain is a great country with plenty to do, so why not combine your summer trip with something like a music festival to make it an unforgettable break.  

Head To Barcelona
The capital city of Barcelona is an amazing place to visit any time of the year. If you want to experience a different side of the city, try heading out there during May for the Primavera Music Festival. This year's event featured talent like Blur and the Wu-Tang Clan and it has become one of Europe's biggest summer music events. The festival takes place at the end of the month and is just around 15km from Barcelona airport and around 5km from the city itself. Pulling crowds of over 100,000, this event has been running for over ten years and just gets bigger and bigger. For a taste of what to expect take a look at the BBC article on last year's Primavera Festival. You can always look online for information about holidays to Spain and the rock festivals and events taking place.