The Most Bizarre Water Sports You Could Try This Summer
When you think of water sports, activities like diving, kayaking, and canoeing probably come to mind. While those traditional water activities are sure to deliver hours of fun, there is something to be said for trying something new. Adventure seekers need look no further than these bizarre water sports that are just waiting to inject a little excitement into your summer. Say goodbye to afternoons lounging on the beach or lounging by the pool; grab your swimsuit and get moving. Be sure to load up on sunscreen and adhere to all of the recommended safety protocol before giving these wacky water sports a try.
Jetpack Flying
If you have ever dreamt of soaring through the air with a jet pack strapped to your back, this water sport might be for you. Jet pack flying involves being strapped into a water jet pack, which utilizes two streams of low-pressure water to take those who date up to thirty feet into the air.
Underwater Rugby
Invented in Germany in the 1960s, underwater rugby is a contact sport played in the pool by two opposing teams. The rules are simple-- just grab a bunch of your friends and get in the water.
Underwater Hockey
Underwater hockey follows the same basic ideas as traditional ice hockey, except players must move the puck along the bottom of a swimming pool with a hockey stick. Believe it or not, the sport is played all around the world.
Snuba
Snuba is a hybrid water activity that combines scuba diving and snorkeling into one super-sport. Snuba offers a little bit more freedom than snorkeling and is considered much safer than scuba diving.
Dragon Boat Racing
With origins in ancient China, Dragon Boat Racing is a water sport that is increasing in popularity and becoming a favorite around the world. Dragon Boat Racing requires crews made of sixteen people who work in pairs, paddling large boats across distances up to 250-meters.
Water Zorbing
If you've ever wanted to walk on water, water zorbing is your chance. Water zorbing allows you to climb inside a large ball specifically designed to allow you to walk, run, and jump on water, all the while never getting wet.
Wakeskating
Wakeskating is essentially a hybrid sport, blending traits of both wakeboarding and skateboarding. The sport uses a board of a similar design that is not bound to the rider's feet.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing is a water sport that uses the wind to propel a kite, along with the rider, across the water. It blends aspects of paragliding, windsurfing, and surfing, among other similar water sports.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
A more mellow water activity than the rest on this list, stand-up paddle boarding involves a rider who stands on a large board and uses a paddle to move across the water.
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