Water sport is all kinds of refreshment in or on the body of water, usually at a beach. In some nations (e.g. Philippines) the shoreline is regarded as public, even when property-owners usually can limit entry to their lands. In the other countries, the right of access mostly gives access to the shore, but with exception in people's homes and lodges. But there are also some states where swimming is restricted to commercialized / organized beaches.
Types of Water Sports
Beachcombing is the olden art of exploring a beach. Definitely, it consists of combing (or searching) the beach and the intertidal zone, looking for valuable things. It is usually taken during low tides (in sea, rivers or lakes) when more sea creatures (e.g. clams, crabs, etc.) are exposed.
Fishing is much more than just the activity of trying to catch fish. It is an ancient art form that is trained in many different ways across the world. Fishing normally done in the wild yet, the techniques for catching fish can include hand gathering, netting (fish nets), spearing, angling (hook and line) and trapping.
Types
1.) Angling - is a method of sport fishing by means of an angle (fish hook). The hook is usually attached to a fishing line and often attached to a fishing rod. The hook can be dressed with lures or bait to caught fish.
2.) Fly fishing - is considered one of the most tough to learn and tends to be very locally specific.
3.) Ice fishing - recreational ice fishing is usually by the use by hook and line through a hole with simple equipment.
4.) Net Fishing – fishing by the use of nets are more disturbing on the ecosystem than hook and line gear, they are not often suitable for leisure fishing (e.g. fine-mesh net).
5.) Shell fishing - sometimes called clamming or clam digging. Shell fishing is a common way to harvest edible clams (e.g. bivalve mollusks). They can be unearthed by using a variety of tools (e.g. shovels, clamming rakes and forks).
6.) Spear fishing - often combined with snorkeling and scuba diving gear to strike a hunted fish (e.g. Lobster traps in PPC, Palawan)
7.) Trap fishing - There are a wide-ranging variety of fish traps designed from traditional to modern traps to be used for species specific purpose.
Ice Skating
Ice skating is a popular winter sport. It includes ice hockey, figure-skate, and race for a long-distance trip. Skaters have use safety equipment, such as helmets and knee pads. For outdoor-ice skating, ice prods and pikes are also crucial.
Ice sailing
Ice sailing can allow very fast travel with an ice sail or an ice boat. Further, a kicksled can also enhance the speed on ice.
Ice Swimming
Ice swimming is a weekly social event for some locals. Primarily, ice swimming is used for cooling down body temperature after the sauna but, it is also considered an excellent way to relieve stress!
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing is also known as kite boarding. The sport involves using a power kite to pull a rider through the water on a small kiteboard or surfboard.
Snorkeling
Is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a snorkel, and fins. A wetsuit may be worn in cooler areas. It allows the snorkeler to observe underwater charms for prolonged periods of time with relatively little struggle. Snorkeling is a popular leisure activity, particularly at humid resort and scuba diving locations.
Equipment
1.)Mask - Snorkelers normally wear the same kind of mask as those worn by scuba divers.
2.)Snorkel - It is used for breathing air from above the water surface when the wearer's mouth and nose are submerged.
3.)Fins - provide a large surface area to push the water. This permits you to easily swim using your leg muscles but is not necessary to snorkel.
4.)Wetsuit may be needed if snorkeling in colder water and helps provide thermal protection, buoyancy and scratch resistance.
SNUBA
Hookah Diving or Snuba is a form of preliminary diving that allows people with no training to understanding what it is like to breathe submerged like a scuba diver. Snuba is a combination of the words 'snorkel' and 'scuba', sometimes used as a generic term for recreational airline summersaulting.
Whale
Is the practice of observing whales and dolphins (e.g. PPC, Palawan Dolphin Watching Activity) in their natural habitat that is enjoyed by loads of people around the world all year round. Dolphins and whales are watched generally for recreation like bird watching. However, the activity can also serve as educational and scientific purposes.
Whitewater sports
Are the art of dipping about in a boat, small or small, in thrilling water. While whitewater kayaking or canoeing can perform a solo or duo, their counterparts whitewater rafting uses rafts that accommodate more people.
Windsurfing
Also called as wave-sailing, sailboarding, or fun-boarding is a popular sport activity involving a sailboard and surfboard to move above the water.
These water sport activities are best explored during its seasons. But do not forget to plan carefully ahead of every planned activity to make sure it will not ruin your purpose/s. Also, be aware of do’s and don’ts in every place of visit area.