4 water sports you can try during your summer vacation

4 water sports you can try during your summer vacation

Summer is almost here (well, not really, but optimism is worth it!), and you’re probably wondering what to do with your summer vacation. Would you take a cultural city tour to experience the sights and smells of a place far from your own? Or will you err on the side of adventure and then find near the water the adrenaline fix so badly missed during the cold winter months?

Given that this article is about water sports, it would be wise to talk about the latter! This article will introduce four very exciting water sports you should try on your next vacation that not only replace any dropping adrenaline levels, but are also great for doing it on your own or with your friends and family.

1. Break the kayak and float downstream

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Kayaking is one of those fun activities that everyone knows about, but not many people have actually done before. This is a huge shame because kayaking is one of the most exciting water sports and it allows you to see the most amazing things from a new perspective.

Also, you have a lot of options when it comes to the specific type of kayak you want to do. For example, you can choose to go on a standard day trip, kayak fishing, or even go on a multi-day camping excursion, throw your gear into the kayak and paddle to camp somewhere interesting.

No matter what you choose, you can rest assured that you’ll have fun, but if you’re a complete novice, there are a few things you should be aware of before heading out. For insurance, you can’t simply rent one and join without any training.

If you want to try kayaking, you have to find a place that rents kayaks and provides you and your companion with the right gear and at least some rough training. Regarding your device, there are really only a few things that are absolutely necessary:

• helmet: Wherever you’re going, be it rivers, lakes or the open sea, helmets are vital. You never know what’s going to happen, just a light bump on your head will knock you over and eventually cause you to drown. Don’t be a fool and always wear a helmet; all cool kids do!
• Personal flotation device (PFD): As we all know, PFD or life jacket will make the difference between life and death. This may sound like an exaggeration, but the truth is that drowning doesn’t take much time, and if you do end up capsizing, a PFD can help you avoid premature death. Cooler kids wear these, so be sure to heed peer pressure and dress like everyone else.
• Dry bag: There’s nothing better than throwing your phone and passport into the depths of the ocean and ruining a perfectly lovely vacation. Here, a dry bag will be your lifesaver, keeping your valuables safe no matter how clumsy you are.
• paddle: If you want to move anywhere, you need a paddle. Really, nothing more to say.

2. Get some air with kitesurfing

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Have you heard of kitesurfing before? If so, you’re in luck, but if not, you’re in for a real treat. Essentially, if you know what a kite is and what a surfboard is, you probably already understand what happens when you combine them. If you can find a place that offers this activity, you should drop everything else you’re doing and go; you won’t regret it.

Essentially, you have a smaller version of a surfboard (think wakeboard) and you attach it to a large kite. How big is the kite? Well, big enough to get you to some serious speed, and enough to do more damage than your ego if you’re facing water.

Still, it’s super fun, and as long as you have the guts to do it, and with a little guidance, you should be able to breathe some serious air! If you’re a complete beginner, it’s best to feel it on a calm day.

But once you do some practice, you can go out when the sea is a little rough and windy and see what you can do. Obviously, as a newbie, these moves will probably involve at least some eliminations, but you’ll shine in the process!

3. Sailing in a calmer way

Sailing is generally considered a sport for those with a few bucks. However, this is far from reality as many places allow you to take out a sailboat for a nominal fee. Because sailing takes some time to master, you may have an expert accompany you on board, but once you’re out and away from the public and other dangers, you should be able to give it a shot.

There’s nothing more exciting than letting the wind blow through your hair as you accelerate, powered only by the natural forces of the earth. You’ll feel like a million bucks as you ride through the waves, hoist the jib, throw three sheets into the wind and say all the other nautical terms you probably already know.

4. Try to find places that offer flyboards

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If you think kitesurfing looks cool, wait until you google this. It’s probably the closest you’ll get with a jetpack, as it uses a strong current of water to propel you upward at incredible speeds.

If you can’t imagine it, imagine strapping a jet ski motor to your feet, facing down and pressing the start button. This is because you are strapped to the board and pushed up by the hose attached to the jet ski. If you’re adventurous enough, it’s pretty exciting.

So, here are four exciting activities you can do while on vacation this summer. As long as you’re adventurous and don’t mind falling in your face at least once or twice, you’ll probably have a good time.

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