Water Skiing

Water Skiing is an adventure sport, it is more thrilling than snow skiing. If you love to glide through waves then, water skiing is perfect destination for you. Water Skiing is not confined to sea only, it can be enjoyed in lakes too. To enjoy Water Skiing sport, you need to be a good swimmer.


What is Water Skiing?-It is an adventure sport where an individual is pulled behind a cable ski installation or a boat on a body of water, skimming the surface.It commences with a deep water start and the skier needs crouching down in the water. The time he is ready, the driver accelerates the boat to pull the skier out of the water.


Types of Water Skiing

* Trick Skiing -In Trick Skiing skiers try to perform tricks, these tricks are similar to those of gymnasts while being pulled along by a boat.
* Slalom Skiing-A special slalom ski is used with two plates, a toe plate and a front boot.This kind of skiing enhances the agility and speed of water skiier.
* Tournament Slalom Skiing-In this type of skiing a course is set up with buoys.The water skiers are required to navigate around the hindrances using one ski only.

Water Skiing Places-The best sites to enjoy Water Skiing are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Manasbal Lake, Dal an Nagin Lake, Sinquerim Beach and Bogmalo Beach, Goa and Asan Barrage.

Water Skiing Tips: If you want to enjoy water skiing, you need to be a good swimmer. This water sport is tough,so the beginners may get little nervous and sea sick.It is better to practice this sport on a dry land first.

Bicycling/Adventure Cycling

Bicycling gives the perfect opportunity to discover the deep interior of the regions. Bicycling is an adventure sport, an absolute way of sightseeing- mingling with the locals during the journey. It is less exhausting then walking. What is Bicycling-Bicycling is also known as Adventure cycling. It is another form of Road cycling.It includes travelling by bicycle for days or weeks.An adventure sport that gives the freedom of self-reliance. One can enjoy bicycling on paved roads and mountains.


Bicycling regions in India-Main Destinations to enjoy Bicycling are Manali-Leh Highway and Ladakh, Garhwal and Kumaon regions,Tea gardens of Darjeeling and Meandering routes of desert city- Rajasthan. Green fields of Punjab,Palm groves along the sea and travel past cotton fields in the Deccan are most exciting destinations of Bicycling.You can enjoy he breathtaking splendor of royal forts and palaces in Rajasthan.

Safety Tips:

For a safe ride, always wear a helmet.
During the ride one should wear hardest-soled shoes.
To avoid hitting high- protruding rocks,spend most of your time standing, knees slightly bent.
Keep your weight back when going down a steep hill.
You need to carry a water bottle and first aid box.

Ice Climbing

Ice climbing is the most thrilling winter adventure sport, if you like to bear the challenges of hard core snow then Ice Climbing is for you.For the purposes of climbing, ice is divided into two categories-water ice and alpine ice. Water ice is found on a cliff and Alpine ice is found in a mountain environment.


What is Ice Climbing-It is an activity of ascending inclined ice formations. Ice Climbing refers to protected climbing of features like frozen water falls,rock slabs covered with ice refrozen from flows of water, ice falls and cliffs.

Type-

* Mixed Climbing-When ascending involves both rock climbing and ice climbing.

Regions of Ice Climbing in India-

* Open peaks in Himachal Pradesh
* Open peaks in Kumaon
* Open peaks in Sikkim
* Open peaks in Jammu and Kashmir
* Open peaks in Garhwal

Safety Tips: Boots and Shoes are required for moderate routes, one should carry two 8.5mm half-double ropes treated with colour. Double rope provides two ropes for rappels. Ice tools like a single axe, one hammer model and one pickax. A comfortable, light and strong helmet that can hold a headlamp. An ice climber needs to be physically fit because this winter sport involves long accessibility and halts at high altitudes. Carry first aid box and water bottles.

Boat Sailing

Boat Sailing is an adventurous water sport that gives you an opportunity to discover the new marine world. If you love sailing on translucent waters, then Boat Sailing gives you an opportunity to fulfill your dreams. You can play with the winds while crossing seas. Boat Sailing is regarded as a recreational activity.


What is Boat Sailing-It is an art of controlling a boat with large foils called sails. A sailor has to manage the force of the wind , he changes the speed and direction of a boat according to the force of the air. He needs to maintain a balance by changing rudder, centre board and rigging.

Types of Boat Sailing:

* Racing
* Cruising


Boat Sailing regions: Golden sandy beaches along the coastline of India, Kovalam in Goa and Kerela and the lakes in the northern region are perfect places to enjoy Boat Sailing. The western state of Maharashtra extends along the coastal line of the Arabian Sea, Tarsha Sports Complex at Tamil Nadu are best regions for boat sailing. You can enjoy boat sailing in the regions of Andaman and Nicobar, Kerela and Lakshadweep.

Safety Tips: Boat Sailing is a dangerous and energetic sport mainly in terms of long-distance solo events. A sailor should take care about the direction of winds, he needs to be vigilant . To reduce hazards, latest technology is used to produce weather reports.

Adventure Racing

Adventure Racing was first held in 1968, it is an adventurous sport that combines two or more endurance disciplines. Adventure racing includes so many races and each race has its own rules, they vary from race to race. During races there is typically no dark period irrespective of length.


What is the sport: As the name suggests this adventurous sport is a combination of two or more endurance disciplines. Adventure Racing includes paddling, climbing,orienteering, navigation, mountain biking and rope skills.This sport need teams of specific size that consists of both women and men but there are many races that do not need a particular size of team.


Types of Adventure Racing:

According to length:

* Sprint-A two to six hour race
* 12 hour-A six to twelve hour race.
* 24 hour-A race lasts between 18-30+ hours.
* Multi day-A 36-48+ hour race involves route choice and navigation
* Expedition:Three to 11 day race

According to Disciplines:

* Paddling
* Travelling on wheels
* Catching Air
* Beasts of Burden
* Learning the ropes
* Covering the terrain

According to Formats:

* Full course
* Short course
* Adventure Rogaine

Safety Tips: A beginner racer need not have special clothes to start. A running shoe is required for the running and mountain biking sections. An adventure racer needs to carry a hydro-pack or bottle carriers for water and snacks. A compass and map holder is also required. For safety, a small first aid kit, scissors, antiseptics and plasters should be carried.

Canoeing and Kayaking

Canoeing & Kayaking is a water sport.It gives you wonderful opportunity to come close to the nature. Just imagine yourself on the golden sand beaches along Indian Coastline and if you are an adventure seeker then this eco friendly adventure is mainly for you.


What is this sport: Canoeing includes exploration.This water sport lets you to explore offshore islands, you can paddle through the amazing sea caves .It also lets you snorkel the marine stocks. In Canoeing, Canoes are used to glide through the water as they are very easy to operate and handle because of their conical ends.Two people can easily accommodate on Canoes. Kayaking is backpacking on an off beaten path.To enjoy this sport Kayaks are used , a Kayak can accommodate more than two people.You can enjoy Kayaking on both flat and white water.


Places in India to enjoy the sport: You can enjoy Canoeing & Kayaking at the beaches of Goa, Kerala and Karnataka.Other places are Lake Paradise, Nanital, Nagin Lake, Srinagar, Manasbal Lake, Srinagar, Dal Lake, Srinagar.In Uttaranchal you can enjoy the sport at Ramganga in Corbett National Park, Rishikesh ,Dakpathar and Jammu and Kashmir.

Safety Tips:You need to be professional if you want to enjoy the sport .This sport depends on the water level so be aware of unpredictable surprises of Indian Coastline.This sport is not just splashing some sea waves and getting into the water.Yo need a swimsuit and towel,a warm top, a bottle of water and sunglasses for your safety.

Snorkelling

If you are not a swimmer and somehow scares of going deep waters then Snorkelling is best choice for you . All you need to do is just to follow the instructions simply and soon you will find yourself in the mid of large waters bodies and marine life. Snorkelling lets you enjoy panoramic vistas across underwater valley.


What is this sport: Snorkelling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, it has a shaped tube called snorkel and usually it has swimfins.Here the primary need is to observe the underwater life and you need to take a training for scuba diving, Snorkelling is also associated with the popular sports like underwater hockey, underwater ice hockey and under water rugby and spear fishing. Snorkelling is an underwater sport.


Types: It has one type Dry Snorkel, it shuts off and keeps water out when submerged and if you want to enjoy dry snorkelling you need to put Chammyz, as attire its fabric is thick, quick in drying and soft it is made up from recycled material it protects the body of diver from wind-chill and sun exposure.

Places In India to Enjoy Sport: You can enjoy snorkelling Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, you can have an interaction with under-water marine life, another destination is under-water marine life that lets you to enjoy rarest varieties of corals, others are Carbyn's Cove Tourism Complex, Havelock. Lakshadweep Islands have got extensive coastline.

Safety Tips:Get yourself weighted correctly , if you are a beginner just do the snorkeling techniques away from coral and dive over sand. There are rest stations where you can have rest dont touch anything with your fins. Just watch animals dont touch and pick them it could be harmful, do not chase or attempt to ride or grab free-swimming animals and dont hamper their path.