White Water Rafting is exhilarating. It is the perfect sport for thrill seekers looking for a head rush. But, despite that, it can be very dangerous and should not be taken lightly. Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and fun white water rafting adventure. 
BE PREPARED – For those who have never tried white water rafting, it is important that they are well prepared before starting. Preparation for the sport includes being fit and having advanced swimming skills. You may be wearing a lifejacket with your flash swimwear but that in itself won’t save you. You need to know how to and be strong enough to swim to shore when you need to. It is also advised that first time rafters be honest with their guides about their physical health and swimming skills.
LISTEN – White Water Rafting is a dangerous sport. That is why first timers should pay attention to the instructors. Learn the paddling styles well and don’t take your training for granted. Keep in mind that your incompetence on the raft would not only affect your safety, but the safety of others with you too.
START SLOW – If you are just starting out, select milder rapids. Don’t make the mistake of going for higher level rapids on your first try. Go slow and once you get a feel for it, you can graduate to harder sites.
2
Jul
Posted on 2008 under Watersport Courses, Watersports |
If you are eager to do some exciting and adventurous things then, turn on to water sports. This sport will let you enjoy the heat of the sun and the splashes of the water. There is a list of water sports that you can take on, whether it is on the water, in the water or under the water. These activities are both fun and healthy. There is always a water sport for you in the lake, river, swimming pool or the ocean. From swimming, scuba diving, water skiing, surfing, canoeing, water polo, boating and so on, you can get spoil with the lot of choices.
Top water sport destinations
If you are looking for excitement in the water sports then, the best place for you to go is the beaches. A place with a seashore, warm climate and lot of sport activities is an ideal place for those water sport enthusiast. The St. Lucia Island is an ideal spot and the most sought after place by water sport enthusiast. Other places are Hawaii, Mauritius and Kenya.
If you want to try out other places other than the beaches then you can try places with lakes or rivers. You can also try out water kayaking or canoeing in the rivers. There are also sports like fishing and sailing which will bring you a relaxing moment.
10
Jun
Posted on 2008 under Watersport Courses |
This is quite a new thing - getting a National Diploma or NVQ in Watersports and I think this is a great idea! No experience in watersports is needed, as long as you don’t mind getting wet of course. The Course is run at the Falmouth Marine School which is in Cornwall.
The focus of the course is to gain watersports skills as well as coaching qualifications to enable students gaining experience to enter the marine and leisure industry after completing the course.
Because the marine leisure industry is growing rapidly, there are not enough qualified coaches which makes this course really interesting for many students. In 2008 90% of the students doing the NVQ have gained employment straight from the course in the UK and abroad. It’s also possible enrolling onto a university course afterwards.
The Falmouth Marine School Watersports selection days are taking place on Friday13th June and Friday 4th July. Watersports courses will start this September.