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This sport includes several disciplines, united by the basic rule - to cover a certain distance by swimming as quickly as possible. Since 1908 swimming is an Olympic discipline. But at the same time, you are allowed to swim underwater no more than 15 m of the total length of the path. There are several disciplines in swimming:
- Freestyle, when the swimmer can choose which style to cover the distance.
- A certain style, when, according to the conditions of the competition, athletes are required to swim only breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, etc.
The competition can be held both in the pool and in open water. The distance covered can also be very different. Thus, Olympic distances range from 50 m to 10 km. But in unofficial competitions, distances can be much greater: marathon swims of tens of kilometers are regularly held in different parts of the world. For example, back in the 19th century, competitive swims were held across the English Channel (a distance of about 35 km).
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Another Olympic discipline in which an athlete jumps into water from a platform or springboard of a certain height. At the same time, the judges evaluate the cleanliness of the entry into the water and acrobatic skill - the complexity of the pirouettes performed in the air. The springboard is a spring board mounted above the water at a height of 1 to 3 m above the water surface. A tower is a structure on which jumping platforms are located at certain intervals, ranging from 1 to 10 meters.
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This team game with a ball, also related to the Olympic disciplines, was invented in England in the 19th century. Its essence comes down to scoring goals against the opposing team. In this case, the ball is thrown by hand, and the playing area is a designated part of the pool, 30 m long and 20 m wide. The whole game consists of 4 halves, eight minutes each. The winner of the competition is the team that, by the end of the game, has scored the most goals into the opponent's goal.
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Officially, this name refers to several disciplines, three of which are included in the program of the Summer Olympiads. These are rowing and kayak and canoe competitions. A kayak is a type of boat in which the athlete sits and rows with a 2-bladed oar on both sides. In a canoe, the rower sits on one knee and pushes off the water with a single-blade oar, which he uses to row from only one side. The number of kayak and canoe rowers ranges from 1 to 4, depending on the competition regulations.
Rowing is different in that athletes sit in a boat facing backwards and row with oars inserted into oarlocks. The number of rowers, as well as the oars, varies for each of them. In rowing, each athlete has only one oar, attached to one side, and in the sculls, two oars are attached to different sides. The maximum travel distance is 160 km, and the number of rowers is from 1 to 8.
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A sport in which a person glides on a special board (surf) along the leading edge of a moving wave. This sport originated on the islands of Polynesia several centuries ago, and today this sport is included in the program of the Summer Olympics. Surfing competitions are most often held in open water - in the coastal zone of seas and large lakes, where there are fairly high breaking or tidal waves. But in recent years, pools have also been built to create artificial waves for surfing. The competition evaluates the length of the path covered by the surfer, as well as various acrobatic pirouettes performed by him while moving.
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This sport, also called kiteboarding, originated in the early twentieth century. in England. It was there that they first came up with the idea of using a kite as a driving force for light single-seat boats. Today it has been replaced by a special board that glides along the water surface. The kite is controlled by the athlete using a system of 4 lines, with the help of which the speed and direction of movement are regulated. This sport is gaining more and more popularity: at the beginning of 2019. More than 1.5 million people were interested in it.
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Another name for this Olympic discipline is yachting, because today this type of light sailboat is mainly used in competitions. This sport originates in Holland in the 16th century - it was here that racing on light sailing ships first began. The format of the competition has remained unchanged since then: the winner is the athlete or team that completes a predetermined route the fastest. At the same time, the distance can be very different, from several kilometers to a round-the-world regatta. Competitions take place in the open ocean, on rivers and large lakes, between yachts of the same classes.
Description
This sport can use a variety of devices designed for sliding on water surfaces - surf, wakeboard, windsurf, etc. The main feature is that a special hydrofoil is installed on these boards. At the same time, the coefficient of friction with water decreases, vibration during movement becomes unnoticeable. This gives a unique feeling of free and easy flight across the water surface. A board equipped with hydrofoil should be controlled by shifting the center of gravity of the body.
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One of the types of sailing where a light board 2–4 meters long is used instead of a boat. The athlete stands on the board, holding onto a horizontal crossbar - a boom - attached to the sail. With its help, the sail is also controlled: by turning it at a certain angle to the wind, the athlete changes the speed and direction of movement. Depending on the shape and size of the board and sail, windsurfing is divided.
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In this case, special SUP boards are used to glide through the water. They move on them using a single-bladed oar, rowing alternately from one side and the other. Thanks to the good stability of the board, you can row in a variety of positions: sitting, kneeling, or standing tall. There are several types of SUP boards:
- Universal, intended for quiet short walks.
- Tourist, capable of supporting several people or significant cargo.
- Racing, designed for speed competitions.
- Fishing ones, equipped with luggage compartment, and even autonomous refrigerators.
Snorkeling
Description
A type of scuba diving that uses a breathing tube instead of scuba gear. The rest of the equipment for snorkelers is similar to that of divers - fins, a transparent mask, and sometimes a tight-fitting wetsuit. The best place for snorkeling is the shallow coastal waters and coral reefs.
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The name kneeboarding comes from the English words “knee” and “board”. The board is towed by a speedboat, but the athlete holding the cable in his hands stands, not fully erect, but on his knees.
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At its core, it is a simplified version of surfing. The difference lies in the method of movement: the skimboarder runs from the shore and jumps onto the board, catching small waves of the surf. In these waves, on the very edge of the coast, the athlete performs various acrobatic stunts, trying not to be thrown onto the beach.
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Another type of riding in coastal waves on a special board. Only the bodyboard is not designed for standing on it at full height, but for lying down. Therefore, maintaining balance on it is much easier, which is especially important for beginners and children. Masters of bodyboarding, meanwhile, are able to catch a wave no worse than surfers, and move along its front for tens, or even hundreds, of meters.
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A type of scuba diving in which the main piece of equipment is scuba gear. Diving is an excellent form of recreation, especially popular among tourists visiting the coasts of the southern seas. With the help of scuba gear you can get acquainted with the inhabitants of the seabed, in particular the picturesque coral reefs. In addition, various competitions are held among competitive divers - in terms of the depth of diving or the distance covered under water.
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In this water discipline, the athlete moves through the water, holding in his hand a cable from a towing device - a boat or a special winch. He has skis on his feet, thanks to which he glides across the surface of the water. They can be paired or single, the so-called monoski. It is most often used for slalom, as it allows you to make sharp maneuvers and perform acrobatic tricks.
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An extreme form of water skiing, where the main emphasis is not simply on high-speed gliding through the water behind a towing boat, but on the performance of various acrobatic elements: jumping over obstacles, springboards, somersaults, etc. Due to the high risk of injury of a wakeboard, equipment athletes must include protective equipment, a helmet, and a life jacket.
Wakesurfing
Description
This entertainment was created as an alternative to surfing, and is great for rivers and small lakes where there are no high breaking waves. The athlete initially moves on the board following the boat, holding on to the cable. Then, as it gains speed, it releases the cable and moves on its own, using the wake generated by the ship instead of the sea's breaking waves.
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This is another type of wakeboarding, but the difference lies in the design of the board. It has special fastenings for rigid fixation of the legs. Instead, it has a rough surface for better grip on the sole. Therefore, an athlete can perform a much larger number of acrobatic figures.
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In essence, this is a type of rowing, but for movement here a kayak is used - a special boat similar to the one used by northern peoples when hunting walruses and whales. It is quite stable, has a narrow, pointed bow and stern. Rowing is carried out with a two-bladed oar. Thanks to its shallow draft, the kayak is excellent for rafting on rapids mountain rivers, as well as for tourist walks along forest lakes.
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This water sport requires special equipment: a special water cannon attached to a platform. Water pressure is supplied to the nozzle through a special hose connected to a pump-compressor located on the shore or on the ship. Emerging from the nozzle on the platform where the athlete stands, the jet creates jet thrust, and the person simply soars into the air. By changing the inclination of the platform relative to the horizon with his feet, the flyboarder adjusts the height of the rise above the surface of the water. On powerful flyboards it is quite possible to rise to a height of 10–12 meters.
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Rodeo, also known as freestyle kayaking, is a special sport in which an athlete must perform a certain number of acrobatic maneuvers while operating a kayak in a limited time. In this case, the boat descends at high speed through rough water. Water rodeo is a rapidly growing type of rowing sport.
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This sport involves rafting down stormy mountain rivers or specially created artificial canals on inflatable boats - rafts. Their capacity varies, from 2 to 6 people. It was recognized as an official sport in our country not so long ago, in 2003, and previously rafting on mountain rivers was classified as tourism.
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A regatta is a major competition-race among sailing or rowing ships. Usually it is of a massive nature and is carried out regularly. According to the terms of the competition, the winner is the participant who completes the agreed route the fastest. Marine yacht regattas, often transoceanic and even around the world, are especially famous and popular. There are also rowing regattas for boats, such as the Royal Regatta, which has been held among academic rowers since the beginning of the 19th century.
Water sports are sports involving water.
Types and distinctive features of water sports
Diving - water sport
Classes and competitions in water sports are held both outdoors and indoors - in swimming pools.
Aquatics competitions are divided into team and individual.
For some types of water sports, competitions are held at local, regional, national, international and Olympic Games. The 2015 World Aquatics Championships will be held in Russia, Tatarstan, and Kazan.
Diving. Diving is swimming underwater with devices that provide an autonomous supply of air. People who dive professionally are called divers or, using a term borrowed from English, divers.
Riding a wave on special light boards is surfing. Sailing on a board - windsurfing, riding without a board - bodysurfing.
A regatta is a major sailing or rowing competition that includes a series of races for ships.
Olympic aquatics
Water sport - surfing
Kayaking and canoeing is a rowing sport on boats such as kayaks and canoes.
Rowing slalom - kayaking and canoeing, covering a distance marked by a gate at speed, for example, a section of a rapids river or an artificial track.
Rowing - athletes sit in boats backwards and row with oars.
Sailing - athletes use equipment, boats, ships or sleds driven by the wind in the sails.
Water skiing – movement on water on special skis.
Jumping into water from a springboard or platform. Judges evaluate the performance of acrobatic elements in flight and the cleanliness of entry into the water.
Swimming – swimming over various distances at speed.
Synchronized swimming - performing various figures in the water to music.
Water polo is a team sport, played with a ball and a goal. Takes place in the pool.
Triathlon is a sport consisting of three types of competitions: swimming, cycling, and road running.
Technical water sports
Sailing
Motorboating is a technical sport that includes high-speed competitions on motorized vessels on water.
Classes: Formula 1 is a class of racing boats, as well as the name of the world championship in powerboat competition in this class. Since last year, one of the Formula 1 stages has been held in Russia, Tatarstan, and Kazan.
Aquabike is racing on jet skis, a type of water-motor sport. World, European, Russian, regional and local championships are also held for various classes of classic sports vessels.
Ship modeling is a technical sport on water, including the design and construction of models of ships and vessels for sports competitions.
There are different bench competitions - competitions of tabletop and operating models - self-propelled models of surface vessels and ships, submarines; high-speed cord models of arbitrary design, racing models of sailing radio-controlled yachts.
The competitions of radio-controlled sailing yachts look indescribably beautiful.
Powerboating is already included in the Olympic family.
History of water sports
Water polo
Diving. Men and women of Ancient Greece dived for a sponge and held their breath. For a long time, a hollow reed was used for breathing. Now the popularity of diving is growing every year.
The history of surfing began in the Hawaiian Islands thousands of years ago.
Rowing. Even in ancient times, people used floating logs, helping themselves with branches.
The origin of amateur navigation and sailing in Russia is associated with Peter I. On June 21, 2012, the organizers of the Volga-Kama Regatta, yachtsmen Andrei Bardin and Sergei Andreev, visited the Rotary Club of Kazan. It turns out that a significant contribution to the development of sailing in the Republic of Tatarstan was made by its first president of the republic, Mintemir Sharipovich Shaimiev.
Soviet water skiers competed at international competitions in 1967.
The first diving competitions in Russia took place in Russia in 1913.
In the 15th and 16th centuries, competitive swimming was born.
Synchronized swimming became an Olympic sport in 1984.
In Japan there was a game that was a distant relative of water polo. The participants sat astride straw barrels and drove an inflated skin, a prototype of a ball, through the water with poles.
At the end of the 19th century, self-propelled crews were created. A motor boat appeared. In 1886, the German engineer G. Daimler built and tested the world's first boat, the Neckar.
In 1925, a motorboat section was created in Moscow and competitions were held.
Since the 17th century, people on Earth have taken the creation of ship models seriously, considering them works of art.
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- Swimming (including pool and open water)
- Jumping from springboards or platforms
- Modern pentathlon includes the following disciplines: fencing, swimming, show jumping, running and shooting.
- Rescue swimming is swimming to save drowning people and help tired swimmers
- Scuba diving is the practice of swimming on the surface (usually the sea), with special equipment: a mask, fins and a short snorkel.
- Synchronized diving
- Synchronized swimming is a mixture of swimming, gymnastics and ballet
- Triathlon is a sport that is a multi-sport race consisting of continuous sequential completion of three stages by its participants: swimming, cycling and running.
- Waboba - waboba (waboba) ball game on beaches or in swimming pools
- Water aerobics is aerobics in water
- Water polo is a team game played in water.
- Aquajogging (water aerobics)
- "Bare skiing" is water skiing without skis.
- Boating - use of boats
- Boat racing - using motorized boats to compete in races
- Bodyboarding is similar to surfing, but the board is smaller and the person (usually) lies on the board
- Cable skiing is similar to wakeboarding, but with cables for artificial maneuvering
- Rowing
- Canupolo
- Dragon boat race, teams of 20 rowers
- Fishing is a recreation and sport of fishing
- Flyboard
- Flowrider
- Jetski
- Kayaking
- Kiteboating
- Kitesurfing on flat water using a kite for propulsion
- Bookboarding
- Paddleboarding is a sport where a person moves on a surfboard using a long paddle
- Parasailing, where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a parachute
- Pikigin - playing with your feet around a small ball in shallow water
- Rafting
- Rowing
- Sail using wind for propulsion
- Sitting on a hydrophile, they ride on the water using a hydrofoil attached to a ski track
- Skimboarding is a board that is used to ride on an oncoming wave.
- Scarfing - where accomplices hid behind a boat on a surfboard
- Standing on a surfboard with a paddle - used in calm or waves
- Surfing downhill on ocean waves or artificial waves in a wave pool
- Wakeboarding is similar to water skiing, but using only one board attached to your feet
- Wakesurfing - similar to wakeboarding, but the board is not attached to the legs
- Wakesurf is a mixture between wakeboarding and surfing
- Water skis - used to glide across the water while being pulled by a boat or other device
- Rafting
- Windsurfing on the surface of the water using the wind for movement in combination with sails
- Sailing - sailing on yachts, voyages, cruises or yacht racing
There are a large number of sports that involve water. Below is a list of water sports divided by category. These categories are based on the sport's relationship to water. Some sports only have one swimming component, such as triathlon.
Underwater sports
Recreational diving
- Cave diving
- Deep dive
- Free dive
- Ice diving
- Spearfishing
- Underwater archaeology, especially activities involving underwater diving
- Underwater photography, including underwater videography, is photography taken underwater. Every year numerous competitions are held around the world. Digital cameras have been revolutionized by increasing the number of participants.
- Underwater video shooting
Underwater sports
- Aquathlon (water wrestling)
- Fast types of scuba diving
- Free dive
- Sport diving (sport)
- Spearfishing
- Underwater football
- Underwater hockey is an underwater game that has some similarities to hockey. Two teams of players use short wooden curved sticks to move a heavy puck along the bottom of the pool towards the opponent's goal.
- Underwater ice hockey
- Underwater orienteering
- Underwater photography (sports)
- Underwater rugby is an underwater game that has some similarities to rugby football. Two teams try to score goals by sending a slightly negatively buoyant ball into the opponent's goal located at the bottom of the pool.
- Underwater target shooting
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Water provides various opportunities for entertainment and sports. Water sports are practiced in a swimming pool, on rivers, lakes and even in the sea. To be safe in water sports, you need to learn to swim well. But even excellent swimmers should wear a life jacket when playing sports on fast rivers and in the sea. British sailors saw Hawaiians surfing in the Pacific Ocean more than two hundred years ago. The coasts of Australia and California are very favorable for surfing. Windsurfing originated in the United States in the 1960s. It became so popular that it was included in the Olympic program in 1984. The Whitbread, a round-the-world race for large ocean-going sailing ships, is held every four years. The regatta always starts and finishes in Great Britain, but the route varies from race to race. The total distance covered by sailboats is 60 thousand km.
In swimming and rowing, the only source of energy that provides movement is human muscle power. In sailing and surfing, the driving forces are wind and waves.
Water sports in the pool:
Swimming became an Olympic sport in 1896, when the first modern Olympic Games took place. And to this day it occupies one of the prominent places in the competition program. Competitive swimming requires intense training, so professional swimmers spend many hours a day in the pool. Swims are held in four styles: freestyle (crawl), backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. In most championships, freestyle swims are held at distances from 50 to 1500 m. In the remaining styles, two swims are held - 100 and 200 m. In addition, there are relays and medley swimming, in which swimmers use all four strokes - one in each from the stages of the swim.
In the pool they also compete in diving, which has become an independent Olympic sport. A springboard jump is diving into the water from a throw-up board, from three meters above the water level, and a diving board is diving from a stable platform, from a 10-meter height. There are more than 80 types of diving in the sports qualification program. The judges give scores based on the accuracy of all elements of the jump.
Water sports in the pool also include synchronized swimming, when women simultaneously move and rearrange themselves in the water to music, creating various figures, and water polo, in which two teams consisting of 7 players try to throw as many balls as possible into the opponent’s goal.
Surfing and windsurfing:
Surfing is the act of riding a special board made of lightweight, hard plastic coated with resin and fiberglass. Professional surfers travel the world participating in a variety of competitions with prize pools. The basic position in surfing: one foot stands in the middle of the board, and the other presses on the edge. By changing the position of the legs and body, the surfer changes the speed and direction of movement. The goal in surfing is to catch a wave and ride down the ridge. The most complex and exciting type of wave is when it twists, as if forming a pipe. The surfer is trying to slip through the pipe in time.
In windsurfing, you need to have both surfing and sailing skills to control the board. A board with a sail, moving through the water at high speed, is controlled without a rudder, using the spar of the tail truss. In addition to racing, there are also freestyle competitions where athletes demonstrate various tricks on the water.
Canoeing and kayaking:
Rowing is an Olympic sport that includes canoeing, kayaking and rowing. In a canoe, the athlete stands on one knee and rows with a single-bladed oar from one of the sides of his choice. In canoeing (kayaking), the kayaker uses a two-bladed oar, holding it with both hands and rowing from both sides alternately. At the Olympics, races are held on the rowing channel, at distances of 500 and 1000 m. Only men compete in canoes. In kayaking, women and men compete separately in singles, up to 9 boats take part, and in each competition there are qualifying heats (knockouts) for reaching the final.
Boat racing sometimes takes place on difficult, rocky tracks. There are two main types of such races. In rowing slalom (an Olympic event), athletes start at intervals and must swim along a course marked by gates (colored poles) hanging over the water. Part of the distance they swim downstream, the other part - up (that is, against the current). In a race on a mountain river with a strong current, rowers compete from a common start, overcoming rocks, rapids and other obstacles at a distance from start to finish, approximately 3 km, in the shortest possible period of time.
Rowing:
Rowing is a men's and women's sport and is a speed competition. Rowers sit behind each other in light, multi-seat, streamlined boats with a rowlock (a structure on the hull of a boat for attaching an oar). In an academic oar boat, each rower works with one oar, in an academic sculling boat - with two smaller oars. Rowing teams consist of one, two, four or eight people. Eights always have a coxswain who steers the boat; twos and fours can compete with or without a coxswain. Swimming takes place on lakes, rivers or natural rowing channels. For competitions such as the Olympic Games and World Championships, special artificial rowing channels are equipped.
Sailing:
The first yacht racing took place in England in the 17th century. for the amusement of kings. Sailing today ranges from simple single and double yachts to cruising yachts and large sailboats with crews of 20 or more that cost millions of dollars to design and build. Races take place both on the open sea and close to the shore. In sailing competitions such as the Olympic Games and major regattas, races take place in different classes (depending on the type of yacht) along a set triangle-shaped course marked by floating buoys.
Powerboating:
In most water sports, the energy that powers movement comes from human muscle power or wind and waves. However, some types use a motor. There are different motorized vessels, ranging from single-seater boats to huge vessels weighing several tons. The most powerful ships reach speeds of 240 km/h. Competitions on motorized vessels are held according to different programs, depending on the class to which they belong. About a hundred races and regattas are held annually.
Motor boats are also used in water skiing to tow a skier. The skier grabs a rope attached to the side of the boat. Water skiing competitions are held in several disciplines, in particular slalom. In this type of program, skiers glide through the water, making turns in places marked by floating buoys. Athletes also compete in long jumps from a springboard, unhooking from a ramp, and in a figure skating program (while in tow, they perform various tricks on the water).
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In water, a person actively uses his legs, which has a positive effect on reducing the volume of the hips and also strengthens the leg muscles.
When swimming, the biceps, triceps, shoulder deltoid muscles, finger flexors, neck muscles, pectoral muscles, serratus anterior muscles, latissimus muscles and so on work - that is, the whole body is involved in the work.
However, the load on different muscle groups is different, it all depends on what style of swimming you use. For example, during breaststroke, the main load falls on the large round muscles of the back. When butterflying, the muscles of the legs develop, namely: the muscles of the pelvic girdle, the muscles of the thigh, the muscles of the lower leg and the muscles of the foot, as well as the arms.
During swimming, an invisible corset is created, which secures the spine in a straight position, which makes it possible to form a beautiful posture. Due to the fact that the water smoothly flows around the body, a slender figure with toned muscles is created.
During swimming, there is no high load on the joints, so exercising in the pool allows you to improve the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and quickly recover from serious injuries.
The cardiovascular system also finds itself in a positive environment for its functioning. The horizontal position in which a person is in the pool allows the heart to pass blood through the arterial system to the periphery horizontally. This makes her work easier than when a person is in an upright position. Exercising in the pool improves blood circulation, optimizes heart rate and normalizes blood pressure. People who often swim do not complain about the functioning of the cardiovascular system and are less prone to developing a heart attack and other diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
The respiratory system also benefits from swimming in the pool. During exercise, a person takes a full breath thanks to the water pressure and exhales. As a result, such breathing exercises help strengthen the lungs, train the bronchi and alveoli, increase the elasticity of the lungs, increase the size of the chest and the vital capacity of the lungs. People who frequently exercise in the pool do not experience shortness of breath while walking or climbing stairs.
Regular exercise in the pool strengthens the immune system. This means that the body will easily tolerate changes in the external environment and be less susceptible to viral infections in the winter.
Swimming develops endurance in both children and adults. In the first lessons, the distance is not large and is covered over a long period of time. Each time the distance increases, and the time to overcome it decreases. In this way, endurance is developed and a person is not afraid to climb mountains, go jogging, or cover long routes on foot.
For those who want to lose excess weight, you should know that exercising in the pool is equivalent to running or aerobics. In two hours of swimming in the pool you can burn up to 2 kg of fat. Today you can find groups recruiting for water aerobics. Training takes place together with a trainer and the classes give tangible results.
Watch the video below to learn how to swim properly to lose weight.
In order for swimming to be beneficial, you need to swim correctly. For information about the features of swimming with back diseases, watch the video below.
It is also worth remembering that water calms a person. This means that swimming in the pool has a positive effect on the nervous system, brings it back to normal and helps relieve irritability and fatigue.
Swimming in the pool disciplines, develops perseverance, endurance, determination, helps to cope with stressful situations and strengthens a person.
That’s why it’s worth going to the pool and swimming for both adults and children. If you come with the whole family, the time will not only be useful, but also fun.
Watch a video about the benefits of swimming.
Indications for swimming
Nowadays many people suffer from various diseases, and each of them will find a disease due to which he cannot go to the pool. To be honest, this is a simple reluctance of a person to take care of his health. In fact, there are diseases that do not allow a person to visit the pool (more on them a little later), but there are not many of them. In all other cases, swimming has a beneficial effect on the body.
Firstly, swimming in the pool is recommended for people with spinal problems. For the spine to feel good, there must be a strong corset of muscles around it. When the muscles relax, the spine begins to bend and pain appears. Swimming in the pool strengthens the corset of muscles for the spine. Exercising in the pool has a positive effect on the vertebrae, which helps prevent the occurrence of intervertebral hernia.
A herniated disc can be cured without surgery - just by swimming.
Secondly, for people with cardiovascular disease, exercise in the pool can improve blood circulation and lower blood pressure. Systematic exercise in the pool reduces cholesterol levels in the blood.
Thirdly, people with various joint diseases are allowed to swim in the pool. During exercise, a higher amplitude is created in the pool than on land. As a result, it improves joint mobility.
Fourthly, swimming is useful for people with varicose veins or a predisposition to it. Water relieves tired legs and improves blood circulation in the veins. Therefore, the most effective treatment for the disease is swimming in the pool.
Fifthly, problems with the respiratory system can also be solved with the help of exercises in the pool.
Sixthly, people with increased nervous excitability are also recommended to visit the pool.
Water is the best medicine to solve all the above diseases. It acts as an analgesic and sedative.
Do not forget that there are still diseases with which swimming in the pool is strictly prohibited or you must have a doctor’s permission and conduct classes only under his supervision.
Contraindications for swimming
Now let’s look at the dangers of swimming and tell you who is prohibited from swimming in the pool.
People with:
- heart, kidney and liver failure;
- tuberculosis or syphilis;
- pneumonia, flu, sore throat and other viral infections;
- intestinal disorders or infections;
- allergies or epilepsy;
- bleeding in the abdominal cavity;
- after a brain injury;
- fever.
In the pool, water is disinfected using chlorine, which is not safe for humans. Bleach dries out the skin and causes allergic reactions, and its fumes have a detrimental effect on the respiratory system. Therefore, people who have serious problems with the lungs, bronchi, etc. need to be careful about visiting the pool.
Constant exercise in the pool in the same direction can affect a woman's figure. Remember female swimmers - they all have a fairly masculine figure, when the upper body is larger than the lower.
Before going to the pool, you need to consult a doctor so as not to worsen your health condition or work out with a trainer who will correctly distribute the load on the body.
Types of swimming activities
All types of swimming can be divided into training and amateur. Training types include sports, applied, game and figure.
- The sport of swimming is understood as covering a distance in a certain period of time. Basically, a person manages to swim 15 meters to the side, push off and swim back. This type of swimming is often classified as an underwater sport.
- Applied swimming is taught to people whose profession involves working on water, such as rescuers. These people need to know what measures to take to save a person on the water.
- The game type of swimming is associated with various games on water, for example water polo, which is now included in the list of Olympic games.
- The figure type of swimming allows you to create beautiful dances on the water. This type is also called artistic or synchronous.
- Amateur sports include recreational and therapeutic swimming.
- A health-improving form of swimming is simple swimming on the water, which all people do in order to improve their well-being.
Therapeutic swimming is carried out with the aim of restoring a person after severe injuries, but this is done in specialized institutions and under the supervision of doctors, for example in sanatoriums or hospitals.
At what age should you start swimming?
You can swim in the pool at any age! You can visit the pool at any age. It is useful for newborns and elderly people. The only difference is in the temperature of the water, time and method of training.
In the first weeks of life, you can exercise with your baby in a swimming pool, which is often replaced by a bath. At first, you should do this with a specialist who will tell you how to hold the baby correctly. The water temperature is +35 - + 36 degrees. Moreover, by the first year of life it should already be +28 degrees. Classes last no more than 15 minutes. For babies, water is their familiar habitat. Therefore, they will feel good in it. Water activities help the child better adapt to the environment, reduce the risk of diseases, calm the nervous system and even reduce pain.
Swimming for schoolchildren can be not just a recreational activity, but can also become a choice for their future profession. Training should be carried out 1-2 times a week at a water temperature of +28 degrees. Classes have a healing effect on the student’s body.
For an adult, swimming in the pool allows you to stay in shape. It is best to do them 2-3 times a week for 60-90 minutes.
Elderly people should not forget about swimming. Going to the pool once or twice a week for 30-60 minutes will help you forget about many illnesses. It is very important to always monitor your pulse and blood pressure.
Exercises in the pool are best done in the middle of the day, when the body is in an alert state.
It is very important to eat 3 hours before class, and if you can’t, then eat something light before class, such as an apple or yogurt.
What to take with you to the pool
To practice in the pool, you need to take the following things: a one-piece swimsuit for women and swimming trunks for men, a bathing cap that will protect your hair from chlorine, swimming goggles to protect your eyes from the same bleach, flip-flops, soap, a washcloth and a towel.
Swimming in the pool is physical therapy. Regular exercise in the pool allows you to forget about many illnesses and feel young.
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What certificates does an adult need for a swimming pool?
The rules of behavior in the pool are regulated by a special document. When visiting the pool, you must adhere to them so that swimming becomes pleasant and relaxed, comfortable and safe, and does not cause disturbance to other visitors and staff.
What to take with you
You should know what you need to take with you to the pool, because to visit it it is not enough to just buy an entrance ticket or a subscription. You need to take some things with you, without which you simply won’t be allowed to swim, or your stay at the swimming facility will become uncomfortable. Among them:
- Medical certificate from a doctor allowing you to visit the pool. Such a certificate is usually asked to be presented in all public swimming establishments. After receiving it, you can swim freely for six months, after which the certificate will have to be obtained again. You can get it at a regular clinic or medical center. Also, almost every large fitness club with a swimming pool has its own medical office with a doctor, where you can undergo an examination and obtain a swimming permit, but, as a rule, such a permit only applies to this sports center, and if you wish, you will have to go to another make a new certificate.
- Hygienic means for washing (shower gel, shampoo, soap) and a washcloth.
- Towel. Some establishments provide them, so before visiting, it is better to check with the administrator whether you should take a towel with you, or they will issue one on the spot.
- Swimwear (swimsuits for women and swim trunks for men).
- Swimming caps. Many pools are simply not allowed in without them. But even if wearing them is not regulated by the rules, it is still better to purchase a cap for visiting the pool - this will prevent your hair from getting wet and will also prevent lost hair from getting into the water.
- Indoor shoes. Rubber slides are best. They not only do not get wet, but also do not slip, which will avoid falls and injuries on a slippery wet floor.
- Goggles. They are not mandatory. But if a person likes to dive, then they will be simply necessary to see under water and not irritate the mucous membrane of the eyes with chlorinated water.
- Hairdryer This item is a must-have for women who want to tidy up their hair after swimming. It may also be issued in some institutions, which should be consulted in advance so as not to carry unnecessary burdens with you.
- A small amount of food for a snack. During swimming, a large amount of energy is expended, and many people after water procedures experience hunger, which simply needs to be satisfied in order not to feel discomfort.
- Moisturizing body lotion. In all swimming pools, the water is highly chlorinated to disinfect and prevent the proliferation of microbes. After swimming in such water, the skin becomes very dry. Therefore, moisturizing products are simply necessary after visiting swimming establishments.
Rules of good manners in the pool
Any visitor needs to know how to properly visit the pool, since here, as in any other place, it is necessary to behave culturally so as not to spoil the water experience for other visitors.
The rules for visiting the pool strictly prohibit:
- Jump into the water from the sides. As a rule, all swimming pools have prohibition signs. Do not neglect them; it is better to use a special ladder designed for this purpose to descend into the water.
- Drink alcohol before visiting the pool. This is dangerous for the drunken swimmer and will cause negative emotions among others, since the smell after drinking alcohol is unpleasant.
- Use a lot of perfume. In water, odors become stronger, and not all people may like the aroma, and in some it may cause an allergic reaction.
- Swimming with wounds and deep cuts. Firstly, this is not a very pleasant sight for others, and secondly, a wound in chlorinated water may begin to bleed, and blood will get into the water.
- Run on the floor near the pool. This can be dangerous because the floor is wet and slippery.
- Sit or hang on dividers.
- When resting, do not stand in places where the clock hangs.
- Disturb other pool visitors from swimming and relaxing.
It must be remembered that all people came to the pool to relax, exercise and have a good time. Therefore, it is necessary to behave in such a way that everyone feels comfortable and gets only pleasant emotions from swimming.
Correct behavior while swimming
In addition to the rules of conduct in the pool, there are rules of good manners when swimming. Following them will allow you to have a pleasant time and exercise with health benefits. These include:
- Assessment of the situation on each of the swimming lanes of the pool. Before going into the water, you should choose a path according to your strength. You shouldn’t go where there are already a lot of people swimming, or where training is taking place.
- Choosing the right track. Poor swimmers or those who come with children should not climb into the middle of the pool. For this category, the most suitable paths are those located along the edges of the pool. In the center of the pool there are paths for professionals.
- Select a path according to your ability. Before going into the water, it is worth determining which lanes people are swimming at the same pace. Inexperienced swimmers should not try to swim with professionals, this will only cause discomfort and irritation for water racing specialists. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the signs on each of the tracks (for water aerobics, for individual training, for sports swimming, for amateurs, etc.).
- Follow the rules for using the pool and moving on the water. Inside each lane, traffic is on the right (counter-clockwise), so do not swim in the middle or on the left side.
- It is correct to pass other swimmers. If the swimmer in front is swimming slower, then you need to overtake him on the left and then stand in front of him. When turning, you should let a stronger and faster swimmer go ahead so as not to create an obstacle for him, observing the safety rules when practicing.
- Orientation to markings during swimming lessons.
- A proper break. During your rest, you must position yourself so as not to disturb other visitors to the pool. If you are planning a short rest, you need to stop in the right corner near the side. For longer breaks, it is better to leave the pool and sit on specially designed benches located near the pool.
- Neat cross-section of the pool. Before performing such a maneuver, it is worth looking around and correctly calculating the time required for crossing so as not to collide with other participants in water traffic. You cannot climb over the dividing strips from above; you must swim under them. It is important to follow safety precautions in the pool.
- Assessing the situation on the track before starting from the stand. Before jumping from the stand, you should definitely make sure that there are no other swimmers within a radius of several meters. This will help avoid injuries and collisions.
- Avoiding provocations. You should not deliberately try to overtake another swimmer, bully him and interfere with his calm training. If you want to compete with someone in speed, then you need to agree “on the shore”, and not organize demonstration swims.
Good manners must be maintained in any place. The rules of behavior in the pool must be strictly followed. Only in this case can you enjoy a pleasant water holiday and recharge with positive emotions.
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Beach sports
The beach is not the most boring place as many people think. Here you can also spend time actively moving. For example, take part in games that fall under the “beach” category. That is, have a good rest.
Beach Soccer
It is believed that beach soccer, also known as beach soccer, was invented by the Brazilians. And who else could have come up with it if not them? After all, Brazilians are simply “saturated” with football; they worship this game like some kind of deity. Where can barefoot, tanned guys and girls kick a ball around without breaking windows or overturning trash cans? Of course, on the beach. From the Brazilian beaches, beach soccer quickly spread across all continents and gathered many adherents. Today, many countries hold beach soccer championships.
Beach soccer can be called a democratic sport, since it does not involve any special costs. All you have to do is fence the area, put up a couple of goals, find the ball and gather twelve people. That's how many participate in the game - six on each team. The only condition for players is the absence of any shoes. By the way, special balls are produced for beach soccer, which are lighter than regular soccer balls.
Scourge-will
This “sand” alternative to regular volleyball is no less popular than beach soccer. Not only men, but also women willingly take part in whip-willing tournaments. For this game you need to choose a flat sandy area and stretch a net over it. The number of players may be different, but only in the case of playing “for yourself”. In tournaments, as a rule, the 2x2 option is used.
Beach volleyball court
Beach Volley is so popular that people manage to play it even in cases where a suitable place for a playground cannot be found. For example, due to the high density of vacationers. Fans of this fun occupy the minimum free space, stand in a circle and still have fun.
Rugbyball
This is a relatively new type of beach sport, still little known in our country. It is an original mixture of rugby, basketball and... wrestling. This is not a typo, it is the struggle. Indeed, in this form, wrestling techniques are not only not prohibited, but, on the contrary, are encouraged.
In the game you need to hit the opposing team's hoop with a basketball. It would seem, what could be simpler? But it was not there. The player who has captured the ball is instantly attacked by his opponents. Moreover, they attack according to all the rules of rugby. As already mentioned, you can use wrestling techniques, knock them down, “enclose” you in a friendly hug, and so on. To make an attempt to throw the ball, you need to at least escape from this brawl.
Sandy or soft dirt courts are suitable for rugby ball. But this does not save participants from constant abrasions, bruises and more serious injuries. Truly fun only for real men.
This beach game is the most unusual of all types of football. Many people have probably seen fancy swimming pools on the beaches with ankle-deep water levels. So, this is the aquaball court. What happens on it will attract the attention of even the laziest vacationer.
Aquaball game
The special coating in the pool can only be compared to ice. It is so slippery that in most cases, after a strike, the puncher faces it with his back. The players desperately balance throughout the match, trying their best to stay on their own two feet. Most likely, due to such difficult conditions, in order to minimize injuries, exclusively inflatable gates are used in this type of beach sport. By the way, the sides in the pool are also inflatable.
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Swimming itself has healing properties for the nervous system, and the physical stress on the body that water sports provide can improve health and tone up. The pool is recommended even for those for whom any other type of gymnastics is contraindicated. However, real competitions take place in the water, passions run high and characters are strengthened, just like in any other sport.
Full immersion
Depending on where people exercise and compete, water sports are classified as in-water, under-water, and on-water.
The most famous water activities are swimming - regular and synchronized, open water polo, aqua aerobics and gymnastics.
Tourists often play Waboba on the beaches. This is entertainment with a small rubber ball that literally bounces on the water and needs to be caught and returned.
Blue Abyss
Water sports that involve immersion are also popular primarily among travelers. Diving is becoming more and more popular, as well as snorkeling - surface swimming with a mask and snorkel. As for the latter, you don’t need any special preparation, you just need to learn to relax and open your eyes when diving. Often people simply reflexively close their eyes and stop breathing when diving. But if you overcome this reflex, you can lie on the surface of the sea for hours and observe the beauty of the coral coast with all its inhabitants.
But diving is a real and quite expensive sport. It requires a willingness to plunge into a new reality, where familiar sounds disappear, movements slow down, and colors are distorted. In addition, such an activity is only possible with special equipment. Therefore, only the bravest and most dexterous engage in diving; curiosity alone is not enough.
And yet there are quite a lot of daredevils, sometimes they even form teams. This is how water sports such as deep hockey and rugby appeared, where people compete not with the elements, but with each other.
Diver is not just one of the rarest professions today, but also a hobby. Among the submariners there are lovers of photography and videography. For this hobby, highly sensitive equipment is produced and exhibitions are organized.
Running on the waves
There are other water sports too. This list, of course, can be continued endlessly, because every country with access to the sea has its own water activities, but we are interested in hobbies on the water surface that are already loved by people all over the world.
First of all, such activities include, of course, surfing and water skiing. Don't forget about canoeing and fishing - not as a recreation, but as a sport.
The pearl of taming the water surface is yachting. This is one of the most expensive hobbies, because regattas are held primarily for pleasure, and maintaining a sailboat is much more expensive than any other vehicle.
Almost all of us know what water sports are. The list and their history are enriched every year.
As old as the world
Physical culture arose in the ancient world, both on land and at sea. Often water sports, having appeared in different parts of the planet, became famous outside their homeland only centuries later. The same thing happened with polo. Originally a game for leisure, it was not until the end of the 19th century that polo became a popular physical competition. This happened after the game was shown to the public in Britain and the set of rules was announced.
Surfing was originally a ritual rite that priests on the Hawaiian islands resorted to to tame the ocean. After the arrival of the white people, surfing the waves lost its mystical meaning and was forgotten for several centuries, until Californians vacationing in Hawaii revived surfing in the 20th century to maintain physical fitness. This is where wave boarding turns into a real sport.
But as for luxury yachting, everything is known and documented, right down to the date of the appearance of the first yacht. More precisely, when an ordinary Dutch “hunting ship” turned into the sailing ship “Friesche Tjoter”. This happened in 1601, when Dr. Henry de Vogg traveled across the English Channel. At the same time, the wealthiest people began to take an interest in sailing ships, and on October 1, 1661, the first royal regatta started on the Thames River. Yachting became even more popular in the 19th century, and today it is a way of life. Clothing, accessories and surroundings immediately set marina lovers apart from everyone else.
Water sports provide excitement and joy to both the players and their fans. In order to judge or commentate on underwater competitions, observers must have virtually the same physical skills. Sport is always interesting and useful, and, moreover, it unites people, making them even happier.
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Today there are many water sports: water skiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, SUP boarding, etc. Some people like calm waters, while others prefer huge waves and rough currents. In this article we will tell you about most popular water sports in more detail, and you can choose the most suitable one for yourself.
Windsurfing
Windsurfing is a type of sailing that involves steering a light board on the water with a sail installed on it. There is no rudder on a sailing ship, so control is carried out by turning and tilting the mast with the sail in relation to the wind with your hands, as well as by directing the board itself with the keel and fin legs installed on it. The direction of movement and speed depend on the position of the sail relative to the wind.
There are several disciplines in windsurfing. You can ride both on calm surfaces and on waves, performing various interesting tricks. Windsurfing is possible in any wind force, but there are two main ways to move:
Displacement mode: here the board is kept afloat by the Archimedes force and is partially submerged in water. The speed of movement in this way is relatively low, since there is a lot of water resistance.
Planing mode: the board is held on the surface of the water due to the buoyant force of the flow. Planing is possible with a fairly high wind force - from 6-7 m/s and at a fairly high speed. However, experienced riders can plan with a fairly wide sail and wind strength of only 3-4 m/s.
At the moment, windsurfing is gaining more and more popularity and is not only a spectacular sport, but also excellent entertainment for a wide range of people.
SUP boarding
It is rapidly gaining momentum in the field of water sports. This sport is very diverse, because you can ride a board in a variety of ways, both standing, on your knees or sitting. SUP boards are quite stable, so for those who have never tried to ride them, the first swim will not be difficult. And the listed advantages are far from the only ones. There are several types of SUP boards and we will tell you more about each of them:
Universal - these SUP boards are light in weight and are suitable for beginners and those who want to travel along calm bodies of water, close to the shore.
Touring (tourist) ones are larger, more rigid and can support even 2-3 people or a tourist with all the equipment. Designed for long swims. These SUP boards are subject to increased requirements for technical equipment, strength and safety.
Racing boats have a special bullet shape that creates the least resistance when moving and allows you to develop greater speed while maintaining the strength of the rower. Such SUP boards are usually much longer and thinner than universal or touring boards. Racing boards are designed with maximum speed in mind, even at the expense of stability or a comfortable finish.
For yoga - inflatable SUP boards for relaxation or fitness on any body of water. The design of yoga boards combines stability and dynamic paddling. Such SUP boards are popular not only for individual training, but you can also easily link several pieces together and organize a group lesson.
For fishing - stable boards with air cushions on the sides, which are equipped with a number of necessary equipment: a spacious refrigerator for fish (or beer), compartments for fishing accessories, mounts for fishing rods and seats.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is a type of swimming under the surface of the water with a mask, snorkel and fins. With such equipment, you will be able to observe the underwater world for a long time without making much effort. Snorkeling is a fairly popular activity, especially among children who dive underwater with great interest to see shells, pebbles and other details at the bottom. The diving spots are where snorkeling will be the most interesting. You will be able to observe coral reefs, sea turtles, fish and other inhabitants, and when swimming under the sandy bottom, you can see flatfish such as stingrays and flounder.
Kneeboarding
It is an unusual water sport, since the position of the rider during riding cannot be called “typical”. The board is designed for riding behind a boat or on a winch, but unlike a wakeboard, the athlete is in a kneeling position. Hence the name “kneeboard”, which comes from the English words “knee” - knee and “board” - board.
Skimboarding
Skimboarding can be called a mixture of surfing and skateboarding. This is a young water sport and differs from surfing in that a person does not have to swim far to catch a wave. The skiing itself takes place within the coast. In order to ride a board, you need to run on land and, jumping on the board, slide across the water or wet sand, performing simple or complex tricks.
Bodyboarding
A bodyboard is a board designed for riding in a prone position on coastal waves. Bodyboarding doesn't require a lot of equipment. Fins are most often used to assist in skating to facilitate rowing and control, since there are no fins on the bottom of the board. Riding a bodyboard is quite simple. For example, surfing requires certain skills, while on a bodyboard you can catch a wave on the first try. If the wave is too big, then you need to dive under it so as not to be carried back to the shore and it is best to start when the wave is approximately two meters from you.
Diving
Diving is one of the most popular ways to relax with the whole family or with friends. Diving brings a lot of positive emotions, because diving underwater will allow you to get a good look at the underwater world and get a closer look at marine life. At the same time, every healthy person can engage in diving. The list of restrictions is small. Currently, diving is very popular among the population. Both adults and children explore the water world. Having tried diving, people cannot imagine a vacation without diving underwater, because every time you get to know new places, as if you are in a parallel world, which has its own inhabitants and attractions. There is a misconception that diving is a difficult activity that requires a lot of preparation, but this is not so. People receive a certificate after 3-4 days of training. After this, you and your friend can explore the underwater world and watch it in all its glory!
Water skiing
They are similar in appearance to running ones, but they still have differences. Water skis are wider, since the main thing for an athlete is to stay afloat, so for a beginner it is better to use the widest skis for training, as they are more stable.
There are several types of water skis, primarily singles (slalom monoskis) and pairs. Some inexpensive pair touring skis come with a special rear leg loop so that the athlete can learn slalom skiing without purchasing separate, expensive equipment.
Water skiing is divided into several disciplines: ski jumping, figure skating and slalom. Each discipline requires specialized skis. Figure skating skis are short, wide and have curves at both ends for performing certain tricks; jumping - long, wide and with great demands on aerodynamics and balance in the air; a slalom monoski is narrower, stiffer and longer for performing sharp maneuvers on the water. It is better for a beginner to learn on paired recreational skis. Such skis are more versatile and stable and, as we wrote above, some paired skis allow you to master slalom skiing.
Wakeboarding
– one of the most popular and extreme water activities. It involves riding on a special board on the surface of the water behind a boat or on a winch, holding on to a halyard. This is a very spectacular sport! During movement, the athlete performs jumps, flips in the air or elements of slalom.
The best way to learn this sport is in wake parks with instructors, where professionals will select the necessary equipment for wakeboarding. Typically, training begins with learning how to move on the surface of the water, so that you get used to the wakeboard and can learn more complex elements. Learning to jump and slide on figures in the park in the early stages is too dangerous, so it’s better to take care of safety first. Don't forget about your life jacket and helmet because falls are inevitable at first.
Wakesurfing
A fairly young and spectacular sport that is rapidly gaining momentum in urban environments, as it is ideal for recreation and entertainment away from the Ocean. Wakesurfing is similar to wakeboarding, but the ride takes place without bindings and a halyard. To do this, the boat is specially loaded with ballast on one side in order to increase the height and length of the wake wave. The athlete starts holding the halyard, and then simply releases it, moving onto the wave from the boat. Wakesurfing is not easy for beginners, but the thrill of riding a wave from a boat with friends sitting and cheering you on is worth the practice
Wakeskating
Wakeskating is a new type of water sport that can be classified as extreme and is very similar to wakeboarding. Essentially, a wakeskate is a wakeboard without bindings. The rider also holds on to a halyard from a towing boat or a winch in a wake park, but the main difference is that instead of fastenings for the legs, the board has a regular skin like on a skateboard. And you can wear your favorite sneakers, not attached to the board in any way.
Kayaking
Kayaking is an active water sport that involves riding on water while sitting in a boat called a kayak. Managing it is quite simple. The kayak has a narrow hull, long length and pointed ends to cut through the water surface as quickly as possible. There is one kayak paddle with two blades at both ends.
Kayaking is also suitable for those who want to just relax and unwind on the surface of the lake and enjoy the views. But still, a kayak cannot be called just a boat, which is intended only for walking on various bodies of water. Professionals often go rafting along difficult routes with river rapids and even waterfalls. Tourist swims usually take place in calmer currents; you just need to be prepared for the fact that you will have to row an oar for a long time.
Flyboarding
Flyboarding is a modern, technically complex sport that in a short time has become very popular among a wide range of people, because you can literally soar in the air! I wonder how? Water jet boots, attached to the platform on which the person stands, allow one to take off and move around. The direction of movement can be controlled by changing the inclination of the feet. With the help of a flyboard you can fly up to 10 meters and perform various tricks. From the outside, such entertainment looks truly incredible. Not everyone can take off the first time, because many fall back into the water, but with practice you will definitely succeed and in the future you will not be able to imagine a vacation without such an attraction.
Hydrofoiling
Hydrofoil is a hydrofoil that is installed instead of fins on almost any water sports board - wakeboard, wakesurf, kiteboard, windsurf and even SUP board. The advantage is that you will absolutely not feel not only vibrations from the chop, but also no friction of the board on the water at all. It will seem like you are floating in the air! The principle of hydrofoil control is quite simple: if you tilt your body back and press on the board with your back foot, it will rise higher on the wave. If you tilt your body forward and press on the board with your front foot, the board will sink further under the water. The main thing is to learn to balance and then controlling the hydrofoil will not be a torment for you, but a pleasure.
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