6 amazing watersports experiences to try this summer
Summer is just around the corner, and if you haven’t yet booked your holidays, chances are you’re thinking about where to go and what to do. With that in mind we’ve compiled a list of some of the best water-based experiences in the Tinggly collection to give you some inspiration.
Surfing, whitewater rafting, scuba diving, kayaking – all amazing fun, and naturally, you’ll find them all on the Tinggly map, but if you’d like to try something a little different next time you’re at the beach, why not give one of these unusual watersports experiences a try…
Flyboarding Experience in South Africa
Often described as a cross between surfing and flying, Flyboarding is one of the most exciting new watersports taking off right now. How does it work? Basically you stand on a board connected to an 18m hose, which then blasts out water, launching you 5m above the surface of the sea. Once you’re suspended in mid-air by the force of the propulsion, you can freestyle a few tricks or simply hover up there and enjoy the amazed looks from people on the beach. What better place to try it than South Africa, where passion for extreme sports is in the blood.
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Sunseeker Yacht Cruise Experience in the UK
We call it a cruise, actually it’s more of a high-speed sprint across the Solent from Southampton Harbour to the Isle of Wight and back again. Luxury Sunseeker yachts are stylish and supremely powerful, 600HP engines reaching up to 42 knots in no time at all. As you head out onto open water, get ready for a bumpy ride, and be sure to let the pilot know if you’d like to take a turn at the controls.
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Underwater Scooter Cruise Experience in Mauritius
One of the more unusual ways of exploring underwater, these ‘personal submarines’ let you scoot around below the surface, admiring the pristine and colourful marine life off the coast of Mauritius without the need to do any actual swimming. Move gently along, accompanied by a guide, and see shoals of clown fish, scorpion fish and a host of other creatures. All the while your head and shoulders are encased in a glass dome so you can breathe perfectly and have an outstanding view.
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Coasteering Experience in Portugal
The Portuguese coastline, wild and beautiful, is home to one of the world’s newest and most extreme forms of watersports – coasteering. In the Costa Vincienta National Park, among the most picturesque areas of the Algarve, you and a friend will be equipped with wetsuit and helmet, then spend a day scrambling and sliding over rocks, discovering hidden caves, and leaping into the cool, clear ocean. Adrenaline-packed, and a fantastic way to cool off, coasteering is rapidly become a major extreme sport and Portugal is one of the best places to try it in Europe.
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Sea Walk Experience in Indonesia
If you’ve never tried sea walking before, think of it as like being an astronaut but on the ocean floor instead of in space. You’ll jump over the side of a speedboat wearing a specially-designed helmet that will feed you air – no need for bulky oxygen tanks with this cool Indonesia gift experience. Then, weighted down, you’ll explore the magnificent, exotic marine life below the waves, with a delicious lunch waiting for you back onboard.
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Jet Surf Experience in Mexico
Cancun is one of those legendary coastal resorts, the type of place where even if you turn up with nothing planned at all, you still know you’re going to have an amazing time. Here you can now try the latest crossover sport, Jet Surfing, which is essentially surfing, on a carbon fibre board, but with no need to paddle to catch a wave. The board is powered by an engine, so you can practise your moves and develop skill without having to wait on the tide. Totally exhilarating, the great thing about Jet Surfing is because it doesn’t require waves, you can do it on any water, from rivers to lakes, so if you do get addicted, you can try it again virtually anywhere.
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