Water has been repeatedly called the elixir of life and thus it is hardly surprising that from very ancient times, civilizations have centered around sources of water. However, it’s an attraction for a human civilization that is not limited to sustenance but extends to pleasurable and adventurous games and sports as well, but most people aren’t aware of most of them. We challenge our readers to name as many as possible, and we guarantee that there are many more than they will be able to name. This article takes a look at some of the water sports that people can try.
Let us first start by considering the ten best water sports:
1. Horse Surfing
The first and one of the most special sports to make to this list of top ten water sports everyone should try is Horse surfing. It is exactly what its name suggests – surfing with the assistance of a hose. The game requires two people – one for a horse, and another for a surfboard though kite board, water board, and skim board can also be used. It involves horse towing the surfer as the rider speeds up the horse.
2. Kayak Surfing
Kayak surfing uses kayak boats instead of surfboards. The paddles are also used. It is as if one who loved boating decided to add the craziness and adrenaline rush of surfing to it.
3. Snorkeling
Snorkeling is another good contender for this list of top ten water sports everyone must try. It is the practice of swimming on or through some body of water while wearing a diving mask and a snorkel – from which its name is derived. Snorkel is a shaped breathing tub that is equipped with a diving mask. Swimfins are commonly worn and wetsuits may be worn in cooler waters. Snorkeling is about more than merely an adrenaline rush, it is an excellent way of enjoying incredibly rich wonders of marine life and should be on everyone’s bucket list.
4. Underwater Scooter
In snorkeling interests one, then we recommend walking that extra mile and getting an underwater Scooter. It is a fun and excellent way of covering the large territory of the seabed.
5. Sea Walking
The next water sport in this list of top ten water sports everyone should try is sea walking. In this case, one walks on the ocean bed or floor of water bodies equipped with a specially made diving system.
6. Snuba Diving
The word ‘Snuba’ is made by combining ‘Snorkel’ and ‘Scuba’ – and it combines the advantages of the two. Snuba Diving is the most popular way of exploring marine life. Snuba uses equipment designed by Snuba International. The oxygen for breathing in this sport is supplied from the surface.
7. Underwater Hockey
The next sport in our list of top ten sports is underwater hockey – and the name explains it all. Anyone who loves both hockey and water sports will want to give this a try.
8. Hydro flying
If you aren’t into surfing, then hydro-flying should be on your bucket list. Here is a chance to not only float but also fly. Flyboard refers to a brand of hydro-flighting device that provides propulsion to drive the Flyboard and its rider, standing on it, into the air. A Flyboard is connected to a watercraft through a long hose.
9. Spinnaker Flying
This one uses the ship’s spinnaker to create that flying experience – that is the closest one has felt to being Batman.
10. Cage Diving
The last and yet one of the most adrenaline-stimulating sports to try in this list is cage diving. It is like visiting an underwater zoo full of dangerous marine animals, but it is us who are in the cage. See those scary sharks up close in this incredible diving experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.s)
There are several questions relating to various water sports. The following are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.s) :
Question: What are some of the other water sports that one can try?
Answer: That was hardly the exhaustive loss of water sports and there are several other water sports to try, including:
- Freediving
- Jet Surfing
- Surf-skiing
- Cliff Diving
- Raft Rodeo
- Canyoning
- Barefoot Water-skiing
- Wake-skating
- S.U.P. Yoga
- Jet Boating
- Ice-Swimming
- And many more.
Question: What are some of the places in India where I can try these water sports?
Answer: There are several places in India that allow different kinds of water sports. Some of the most popular destinations include:
- Goa
- Andaman Islands
- Zanskar, Jammu & Kashmir
- Pondicherry
- Kovalam, Kerala
- Kavaratti, Lakshadweep
- Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
If the reader has any other questions, they should feel free to ask them here.
The Bottom Line
One can easily wrap up the above discussion by concluding that these sea sports offer incredible experiences and thus should be tried by everyone.
