Top Water Sport Holidays

Having been researching new destinations to experience a variety of watersports activities, a premier location amongst casual holiday goers and water sports enthusiast alike is the tropical island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean. With its idyllic sunny weather, crystal blue oceans and sparkling white sands, you’d be hard pressed to find a more scenic place to enjoy water sports.

When it comes to diversity of choice, quality of experience, and sheer setting, it’s hard to top what the Caribbean has to offer even the most ardent of watersports fans.

Snorkel at Coral Gardens, drop an anchor and explore the glorious deserted beach at Ansa Cochon, sail the glorious west coast till Rodney bay, and enjoy the immense variety of exhilarating water sports experiences that both St Lucia and the Caribbean has to offer.

Now that you’ve chosen which watersport, or watersports, you want to get your feet wet in, pick a location:

If you love skiing, then Water Ski Magazine has rated Acapulco in Mexico as the ‘finest site for skiing in the world’. A hub for ski water ski experts from around the world, and with instruction available from famous guest coaches, you can quickly build from a beginner to an expert in no time.

Florida, Puerto Rico, The Canary Islands and The Balearic islands are all renowned as premier diving spots.  You’ll be able to see shipwrecks, aircraft wrecks, caves, tunnels, and all sorts of mysterious and intriguing underwater life. In certain locations, divers are even permitted to feed stingrays and other marine animals.

For yachting, The Balearic Island of Majorca holds several sailing and yachting competitions every year, generally from March to October. The King’s Cup held in August in particular is a major international event, and truly a sight to see.

The Canary Islands of Tenerife are also a popular location for water sports, in particular being noted for the amazing parasailing opportunities. The volcanic origins of the Canaries give them an unusual and unique appeal.

Fancy getting your feet wet! There are a huge variety of ways to have fun in the water. Try some of these out! :

Water polo:

Think of this as hockey in water! Each team has six field players and one goalkeeper. To score, just throw the ball into the net.  Easier said than done though!

Try it if you’re looking for a fast paced, strategic, and above all fun team-based water game.

Bodyboarding :

Can’t surf? Try bodyboarding! Bodyboards, sometimes called “boogieboards” are much shorter than surfboard and made out of foam.

There are different types of foam that give different degrees of flex and control for the rider. Since bodyboarders usually lie in a prone position, it’s much easier to get a hang of than surfing.

Snorkelling:

If you’re lucky to find yourself in the Caribbean or some other tropical paradise, be sure to check out the wealth of life and colours underneath the waves.

Scuba diving:

If you want to take a closer, deeper look…strap on a mouthpiece and a tank.

It can be truly amazing what’ll you find underwater. It almost seems alien at times.

Windsurfing:

A hybrid surfing and sailing, windsurfing combines the excitement and the relaxation of these two experiences together into a uniquely exhilerating package.

Water skiing and wake boarding:

Although clenching onto a speeding jetski with a rope may seem a terrifying propect at first, you’ll be amazed at how quickly it seems so natural. Like riding a bike…on water!

If you’re looking for some speed and intense adrenaline pumping action, grab on tight and enjoy!

Hobiecats

If you’re looking something a little more grounded, but still want to cruise the waves, try hopping on one of these great little sea-going sailboats.

You’ll get the hang of how to use them in no time, and they’re a real pleasure to ride.

Kayaking

If you’re looking to give your arms some exercise too, then try kayaking.

There are a variety of ways to enjoy this, from the exhilarating rollercoaster ride of kayaking in rapids, to the more leisurely pace of kayaking in the sea.