Summer is approaching and it is the perfect time to go for nautical spots. Water sport simply refers to a sport that is practiced in or on the water. Also, it can be very physical and come in two versions: the Olympic sports version and the other wider audience version of entertainment sports. Here is especially for you a top 5 of the best rated water sports in this article! If you are running a tourism business then here are the things that you can use for your promotion.

Stand-up Paddle

The up paddle stand also referred to as “SUP”, or more generally the paddle, is a water board sport. It consists of standing, in balance, on a board, then propelling yourself forward, preferably without falling against winds and waves, using a paddle.

Stand up paddle boarding is a very physical sport that is practiced either in specific spots or quite simply at the beach with the right equipment.

The jet ski

Basically, it is what is called in the jargon of water sports: a marine motorcycle. The jet ski is therefore a nautical motorized vehicle intended for leisure, but not only! Indeed, as soon as it was put on the market, the jetski was also used for beach rescue and even the surveillance of some marine biological sites. Two types of vehicles exist:

The hand-held jet ski: The driver stands on the jet ski and controls the vehicle with the handlebars.

The saddle motorcycle: the jet ski is in this version equipped with a saddle on which the driver can sit.

Water polo 

Water polo is one of the water sports contested at the Olympic Games. It is a sport that is played entirely in the water in two teams of 7 players. This nautical discipline is appreciated as much by men as by women, making it one of the most popular water sports.

Sport swimming 

Sports swimming is also one of the water sports contested at the Olympic Games. This consists of making a round trip swimming, in an Olympic swimming pool, at a distance of:

• The 50-meter freestyle.
• The 100-meter freestyle.
• The 200 meter freestyle.

This course is obviously timed, the best time wins the race. Sport swimming classifies its competitors into two age categories in order to assess them. You can also consider doing water aerobics if that is easier for you.

The surf kit

The surf kit completes the list of board sports in the water sports category of this classification. This sport, also known as “aero-traced board”, involves sliding your board on the surface of the water. It is propelled using a specialized kite, wing or sail. Here again, this sport being very physical, the competitor must take care to maintain an optimal physical form and to master the various instructions of a safe sailing. From a safer perspective, this sport is practiced in specific areas aimed at limiting the risk of accidents.