Archive for 'Water Sports'

Snorkeling

January 2nd, 2009 – 10:55 am Posted by Michele
Tagged as: Water Sports

While on my honeymoon this fall, I tried snorkeling.  After exploring several of Kauai’s beaches, I now am a huge fan of this water sport.  Here are my top five reasons why you should try this water sport:
5.  Great prices.  Even if you have to rent snorkeling equipment, it is a very economical activity.  Renting [...]

Top 5 Adventure Kayaking Destinations in the US

December 10th, 2008 – 8:43 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine
Tagged as: Water Sports

From east to west, the United States is filled with exciting white water courses that will get your adrenalin pumping. White water kayaking is a perfect sport for both adventure-seekers who want to try out a new activity and old fans who are addicted to this sport. Here are recommended destinations for white water kayaking:
Gauley [...]

Head of the Charles

October 21st, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Bea

If you were looking for something outdoorsy to do this past weekend, you should have traveled to Boston, MA, and checked out the 44th annual Head of the Charles Regatta. Featuring over 8,000 rowers and over 300,000 spectators, this surely was an event you did not want to miss.
People come from all over the world [...]

Whitewater Rafting

September 2nd, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine
Tagged as: Water Sports

Whitewater rafting is a sport done while sitting down. When you’re seated in the paddleboat, you need to be able to do forward and backward strokes instantly since it is reliant on your for power. You can’t be idle when the water becomes rough. And because the raft doesn’t contain any guardrails, expect that you [...]

Wreck Diving

August 26th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine
Tagged as: Water Sports

Wreck diving can conjure up feelings of adventure and excitement. But nothing beats the actual experience of being able to dive underwater to explore the wrecks left over from long ago. Wreck diving can be an exhilarating and unforgettable experience. So, let us explore several types of wrecks you are likely to encounter:
Ships and Boats [...]

Sailing: A Beginner’s Guide

August 19th, 2008 – 4:48 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine
Tagged as: Water Sports

Learn the basics using a small boat. It is far easier to learn with a small boat because it has fewer sails and lines. Small boats are also more responsive to your commands; the tricks you learn here can be applied later to any boat.
Start with a boat rigged on a single sail. You can [...]

Learn How to Windsurf in 3 Easy Steps

August 12th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine
Tagged as: Water Sports

Windsurfing is a very popular water sport anywhere in the world. It provides surfers with an adrenalin rush seldom experienced elsewhere. A lot of people strive to learn windsurfing, but it is not as easy as it looks. Once you get the hang of it, though, it will prove to be a rewarding experience. Here [...]

Kite Surfing in the News

July 8th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine
Tagged as: Water Sports

Extreme sports are here to stay. Almost everyone wants to dabble in one form of extreme sport or the other. Nowadays, the buzz seems to be focused on kite surfing; this water recreation sport is basically a combination of surfing and kiting in one exciting package. Kite surfing has taken over some of the most [...]