Theme: Water sports Plan

Theme: Water sports
Plan:

1. 
   List of water sports
   

2. Water Sports you Must Try – A List of Fun Water Activities
Water sports or aquatic sports are sport activities conducted on waterbodies, and can be categorized according to the degree of immersion by the participants. On the water For a more comprehensive list, see List of surface water sports. Boat racing, the use of powerboats to participate in races Boating, the use of boats for personal recreation Cable skiing, similar to wake boarding but with cables for artificial maneuvering Canoe polo combines boating and ball handling skills with a contact team game, where tactics and positional play are as important as the speed and fitness of the individual athletes. Canoeing is an activity which involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed paddle. Most present-day canoeing is done as or as a part of a sport or recreational activity. Dragon boat racing, teams of 20 paddlers racing the ancient dragon boat Fishing, the recreation and sport of catching fish Flyboard, a brand of hydroflighting device which supplies propulsion to drive the Flyboard into the air to perform a sport known as hydroflying. Jet Skiing, performed with a recreational watercraft that the rider sits or stands on, rather than sits inside of, as in a boat. Jet Boarding is a powered surf board usually by 2 stroke engine or electric power. Kayaking, the use of a kayak for moving across water Kiteboating, the act of using a kite rig as a power source to propel a boat Kneeboarding, an aquatic sport where the participant is towed on a buoyant, convex, and hydrodynamically shaped board at a planing speed, most often behind a motorboat. Paddleboarding, where a person uses a large surfboard and paddle to surf on flat water or waves Parasailing, where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a parachute Picigin, a traditional Croatian ball game that is played on the beach. It is an amateur sport played in shallow water, consisting of players keeping a small ball from touching the water. Rafting, recreational outdoor activities which use an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water River trekking, a combination of trekking and climbing and sometimes swimming along the river Rowing, a sport that involves propelling a boat (racing shell) on water, using oars Sailing, the practice of navigating a sail-powered craft on water, ice, or land Sit-down hydrofoiling is riding on the water with a hydrofoil attached to a ski. Skimboarding, a sport where people use a wooden board to slide fast on water.
Stone skipping, a sport where people compete for number of times and length that they can skip a stone on the water's surface.
Surfing, a sport where an individual uses a board to stand up and ride on the face of a wave.
Wakeboarding, a sport where an individual is attached to a board via bindings and then holds a handle to be towed across the water while riding sideways.
Wakeskating, a sport where the rider stands on a board and is towed across the water performing maneuvers similar to those seen in skateboarding.
Wakesurfing, a sport where the individual surfs on the wake created by a boat without holding onto the handle.
Water skiing, a sport where an individual holds onto a rope and handle while being towed across the water while riding one or two water skis.
White water rafting, rafting on various classes of river rapids
Wing foiling, a sport where an individual holds a lightweight wing on a surf board with a hydrofoil.
Yachting, the use of recreational boats and ships called yachts, for racing or cruising
In the water
Aquajogging, is a cross-training and rehabilitation method using low-impact resistance training. It is a way to train without impacting joints. Participants wear a flotation device and move in a running motion in the deep end of a pool. Aside from a pool, the equipment can include a flotation belt and weights.
Artistic or synchronized swimming consists of swimmers performing a synchronized routine of elaborate moves in the water, accompanied by music.
Diving, the sport of jumping off springboards or platforms into water
Finswimming is a sport similar to traditional swimming using fins, monofin, snorkel, and other specific devices
Modern pentathlon includes épée fencing, pistol shooting, swimming, a show jumping course on horseback, and cross country running
Rescue swimming is swimming to rescue other swimmers
Swimming, including pool swimming and open water swimming
Synchronized diving, Two divers form a team and perform dives simultaneously. The dives are identical.
Triathlon, a multi-sport event involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance events, usually a combination of swimming, cycling, and running
Water aerobics is aerobics in the water.
Water basketball, mixes the rules of basketball and water polo, played in a swimming pool. Teams of five players must shoot at the goal with a ball within a specific time after gaining possession.
Water polo is a sport of two teams played in the water with a ball.
Water volleyball
Under water
Recreational diving
Main article: Recreational diving
Cave diving
Deep diving
Freediving
Ice diving
Mermaiding
Spearfishing
Underwater archaeology, particularly activity involving wreck diving
Underwater photography, including underwater videography, is photography done under water. Numerous contests worldwide are arranged every year. Digital cameras have revolutionized how many divers participate.
Underwater videography
Underwater sports
Main article: Underwater sports
Aquathlon (underwater wrestling)
Finswimming, some events are practiced completely underwater
Freediving
Snorkeling is the practice of swimming at the surface (typically of the sea) being equipped with a mask, fins, and a short tube called a snorkel.
Spearfishing
Sport diving (sport)
Underwater football
Underwater hockey is a game played underwater which has some similarities to hockey. Two teams of players use short wooden curved sticks to move a heavy puck across the pool bottom to the opponents' goal.
Underwater ice hockey
Underwater orienteering
Underwater photography (sport)
Underwater rugby is a game played underwater which has some similarities to rugby football. Two teams try to score goals by sending a slightly negatively buoyant ball into the opponents' goal placed on the bottom of the pool.
Underwater target shooting What kind of water sports are there? And what exactly is a water sport?
First, we must set up criteria for validating water sports. So what is and defines a sport?
Most sources define sport as an individual or team athletic activity involving physical exertion, prowess, and technical skills.
A sport has a set of goals, rules, and regulations and can be related to competition or self-enjoyment. The truth is that sports are often, but not always, competitive.
The difference between a sport and physical exercise is that the former is often associated with recreational and monetary purposes, while the latter is meant for wellness purposes and keeping the body healthy and fit.
Chess: Bobby Fischer and Mikhail Tal play the 1960 Chess Olympiad final in Leipzig | Photo: Creative Commons
Questionable Sports?
And why is shooting an Olympic sport?

Shooting is an Olympic sport because it requires physical and mental skills.

You can't say any sport is purely physical or purely mental. They're all some sort of combination.
And from a mental perspective, shooting is one of the toughest sports. The execution of movements and the athlete's precision is more complex than people might imagine.
What about chess? Is it a "real" sport?
According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), chess is a sport because it requires physical exertion and mental prowess.
Did you know that a long, tough chess game can elevate the heart rate, heighten a player's blood pressure and cause perspiration?
Chess involves much kinesthetic movement. As a result, the world's top chess grandmasters must keep their bodies in shape to perform at the highest level.
According to doctors and scientists, a chess player could burn up to 6,000 calories daily in a multi-day tournament.
As a result, they can lose around 15 pounds (seven kilograms) after intense competition.
Despite being a sedentary game, chess's mental workout burns many calories.
Flowboarding: similar to surfing, but on a stationary wave | Photo: Flowrider
Defining Water Sports
Now that we've set the boundaries of a sport, all we need is to add water.
Water sports - also known as watersports - are physical activities that can be practiced in indoor and outdoor salt or freshwater bodies.
And each water sport has its own subdisciplines.
Motorized water sports like jet skiing and powerboat racing were excluded from this category because they're not human or sail-powered physical activities.
The following list was sorted by the most searched water sports on Google in the United States. Plenty of us have bucket lists for things to do or places to see; that’s a given. But how many of us have a bucket list for water sports?

Water sports come in all shapes and sizes. They are fun, thrilling, and unique experiences. Because they are technical and require equipment, you can book to do all of them with a company, or professional.

Feeling like you need a challenge? Why not push the boat out (excuse the pun!) and experience something new? Here are 37 water sports to try at least once.
Table of Contents
37 Water Sports & Water Activities
37 Epic Water Sports You Have to Try Once (list, also listed below).
Surface Water Sports
These water sports are all done on the surface of the water. They are fun, exciting, and full of thrills. All are worth trying at least once in your life.
1 – Canyoning
Canyoning
Canyoning is a breathtaking water sport to try at least once. Canyoning lets you explore Mother Nature in all her awe.
Swim, climb, jump, and walk through rivers, waterfalls, and canyons. The stream splashing against your skin. The mist of the waterfall. It’s a great outdoor activity.
2 – White Water Rafting
White Water Rafting
Ride atop gushing whitewater in an inflatable raft with your friends or family. Whitewater rafting is rapid, pulsating, and definitely worth trying at least once.
There are even artificial whitewater pools you can ride if there aren’t whitewater rivers near you.
3 – Flyboard Flying
Flyboard Flying
How fun does the flyboard flying look? Flyboards look like something out of Back To The Future. It’s a water activity you simply have to try.
Your first few goes will probably result in some hilarious video footage. But that’s all part of the fun. There are plenty of thrills and joy to be had flyboard flying.

4 – Spinnaker Flying

Spinnaker Flying
Spinnaker flying is a fun water sport. Spinnakers are special sails attached to sailing boats, that catch the wind and elevate.
Attached to the sail, you can gracefully fly up into the sky. It’s a whole heap of fun and a delightful water activity.
5 – Kayaking
Kayaking
You can kayak through many bodies of water. The little brother of canoeing, kayaking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
With your paddle, you can kayak through calm waters and enjoy the view. Or, you can take it up a notch, and try some rapid waters. Plenty of fun.
6 – Canoeing
Canoeing
Canoeing uses a single-bladed paddle, and it is often done with one, two, or more people.
From shimmering lakes to wild rivers, there’s so much to explore in a canoe. Its a brilliant water activity try try at least once in your lifetime.
7 – Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding
Difficult to master but so much fun to try, wakeboarding sees you towed by a boat as you stand on a wakeboard. It’s like surfing, with a little help!
We’ve all seen hilarious videos of people falling off wakeboards. As water activities go, this is an adrenaline rush, for sure.
8 – Kneeboarding
Kneeboarding
Wakeboarding too difficult? You should definitely give kneeboarding a try.
Kneeboarding uses a board you kneel on, and you can strap yourself with velcro too. This means it’s easier to stay on the board and have lots of fun.

9 – Paddleboarding

Paddleboarding
Want to drop the pace a little? Paddleboarding is a wonderful water activity to enjoy the great outdoors.
You can either stand or knee on a paddleboard. Gracefully, use your paddle to sail through calm waters and beautiful scenery.
10 – Skimboarding
Skimboarding
Skimboarding is too much fun. It allows you to surf through very shallow water, and it is less technical than surfing.
Simply slide your skimboard through shallow waves and jump on. It’s a fun water sport for plenty of ages and abilities.
11 – Bodyboarding
Bodyboarding
Want to experience the rush of riding a wave without having to stand up on a surfboard? Try bodyboarding.
Once you catch that perfect wave, hold on as you propel through the water toward the beach. It’s such a rush and so much fun.
12 – Water Skiing
Let’s take it up a few notches once more! Towed from the back of a boat, water skiing is an exhilarating experience.
It will take a few goes to get the hang of it. But once you start staying on your feet, the thrill is so powerful. A must-try water activity, that’s for sure.
13 – Barefoot Skiing
Yes, you read that correctly! If your boat travels fast enough, at least 50km/h, you can ski off the back without needing skis!
At such speeds, the adrenaline truly takes over. It’s a water sport that’s fast, furious, and gets the pulse racing.
14 – Surfing
Surfing
A water sport with such a devoted following and epic history, surfing is a water sport rush like no other.
When you stand up, and you’re riding that wave for the first time, the feeling is euphoric. It’s a water sport you simply have to try.
15 – Cliff Diving
Cliff Diving
There’s something awe-inspiring about conquering one of Mother Nature’s massive creations.
Cliff diving is a rush like no other. For a brief moment, you feel like you’re flying. It’s daring, thrilling, and an experience you’ll never forget.
16 – Jet Skiing
Jet Skiing
Jet skis are stylish watercrafts, and they are so much fun to ride. On your own, or with someone else, twist the throttle and hit the waves.
You can travel at some breathtaking speeds. The feeling of roaring through the waves makes this a must-try water sport.
17 – Kite Surfing
Kite Surfing
Kite surfing takes surfing to a whole new level. Once your kite catches the wind, you’ll be propelled across the top of the water.
It’ll take a few attempts to get used to it, but once you catch your first gust, the feeling is incredible. It’s a breathtaking water sport and has a large community all over the world.
18 – Windsurfing
Windsurfing
As you can imagine, a sail attached to your surfboard takes things up a few notches. Windsurfing is a beloved water sport and one you should definitely try.
Combing the thrill of riding waves, while getting air time from the sail, is an adrenaline-fueled adventure. Even to watch, windsurfing is majestic.