In the 1980s Florida Panhandle, near cities like Panama City and Fort Walton Beach, there were several distinct water sports, such as, surfing, water skiing, skimboarding, and wakeboarding. When the Gulf was flat, as it often is, surfers joined the others behind boats, but preferred to hop up on their ocean boards managing to ride […]

Preparations are already well underway for the next Summer Olympic Games in 2016 in Rio. The athletes are training, the facilities are being built. Even the opening and closing ceremonies are being planned and rehearsed. However, the 2020 Olympic games, which will be held in Tokyo are still being negotiated, and the International Olympic Committee […]

Water skiing is a fun recreational summer activity enjoyed by millions of people each year. It involves the use of two skis (one worn on each foot) while being pulled by a boat or high-powered jet ski. The skier leans back in the water, at which point the “tug” from the boat pulls them upright. […]

While most people are familiar with water sports like wakeboarding and wakesurfing, a relatively new sport that’s edging its way into mainstream use is wakeskating. What makes this sport unique is the fact that the rider is not secured to his or her board. This allows for greater freedom and control over maneuvers, but it […]

Water skiing is a classic American surface water sport that’s enjoyed by thousands of people each year. There’s just something fun and exciting associated with thefeeling of gliding over the water using nothing more than a set of skis. Like many other sports, though, there’s a rich background and history to water skiing that most […]

Water skiing is a fun and rewarding surface water sport that requires a combination of upper body strength, lower body strength, flexibility, balance, and muscle endurance. Experienced water skiers gracefully glide over the water’s surface while performing various tricks, leading many people to believe the sport is easy. Upon gearing up in a pair of […]

  Wakeboarding and wake surfing are two highly popular surface water sports that focus on riding waves and boat wakes while performing various tricks. Each summer, tens of thousands of thrill-seekers from across the country hit the water to participate in these sports. The endless freedom of movement and beautiful scenery these sports offer are […]

When buying water skis, it can be confusing when you don’t understand the differences in the various types of skis. In most cases, water skis differ as to how they’re used. For example, are you buying your skis to do tricks, compete or for just recreational purposes. Before investing in skis, it helps to study […]

Summertime is synonymous with adventure, and water sports of all varieties not only provide that thrill, but also offer a perfect solution to the heat. While there are many water sports that entertain, wakesurfing is one of the most invigorating. While not as widely known as water skiing, wakesurfing is becoming more popular every year. In […]

Parasailing enthusiasts will tell you it’s one of the most thrilling water sports around.  Even if you’ve never parasailed, it’s not hard to imagine why.  Picture yourself flying effortlessly across a blue sky, 300 to 500 feet in the air.  Imagine the spectacular view, as the shoreline expands from several hundred feet to several miles. […]