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March 7, 2018 by Arlene

5 Watersports You Need to Try At least Once

Adrenaline junkies need to look no further than watersports, which will have your blood pumping, heart racing and adrenaline coursing through your body. If you are looking to do more than splash in the water, check out the following five watersports you need to try at least once.

1. Surfing

Few watersports can quite compare to the thrill of surfing, especially if you catch a clear ocean wave. It’s a sport based not only on skill, but on instinct, endurance, strength, and passion. It’s also a great way to develop a lean, toned body that will help keep you both young and fit. Only those who are willing to dedicate time and patience into mastering the watersport will perfectly ride the waves. Once you do, you’ll never want your feet to touch solid ground again.

2. White Water Rafting

Are you looking for a thrill-seeking watersport you can enjoy with a group? You need to go white water rafting. Each of you will need to work as a team to paddle your way through the rocky, dangerous rapids, which will have adrenaline running through your veins. While it is a dangerous activity, you will be perfectly fine if you follow the instructions from your guide, who will keep you safe throughout the trip. Book a white-water rafting activity by visiting ticketsales.com.

3. Jet Skiing

Those looking for a more leisurely water activity should consider jet skiing. It’s the ultimate way to take a tour around a city or island’s landscape, which will allow you to absorb different sights and sounds, such as a famous landmark or two. You also do not need a license to operate a jet ski, either. All you need is helpful training from a jet ski guide, and the appropriate safety gear. It can be a hard water sport to master initially, but you’ll soon be navigating your way around with ease with a little practice, speeding your way across the water at 55mph while allowing your jet ski to occasionally fly into the air for a few seconds.

4. Snorkeling

If you lack a need for speed, but simply want to get into the water and have a little fun, snorkeling could be the perfect activity for you. It will allow you to share the water with various creatures, so you can swim alongside them in their own environment. To do so, you’ll need the right snorkeling equipment, which will include a life vest, swimsuit, mask, and fins. There are also different varieties of snorkeling to try, such as cage snorkeling to get as close as possible to sharks and whales, or reef snorkeling to explore coral reefs and interact with fish. It’s an experience you’re unlikely to forget.

 

5. Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding is a modern water sport that is an amalgamation of surfing, skiing, and snowboarding. Rubber bindings on the wakeboard will help to keep you on your feet, so you can speed your way across the water as you’re pulled along by a speedboat. You will, however, need both strong arms and legs to ride the waves, and it can increase your focus, eye coordination and flexibility.

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