Sports which are played in or on the water. Swimming and diving, both of which are self-explanatory, are played in the water, as are water polo, which is a two-team game where each team attempts to score by sending a large ball the other team's goal. Snorkeling is the practice of swimming under water with the help of a diving mask, fins, and a snorkel through which the swimmer breathes. Synchronized swimming is a combination of swimming, gymnastics, and dance and consists of swimmers performing elaborate routines atop and beneath the water. Then there are events which take place above the water, such as white water rafting which is an activity which is accomplished by using an inflatable raft in order to navigate a river; water skiing, a sport wherein the skier planes over the water on long planks of wood or fiberglass while being pulled by a speedboat. Additionally, surfing, rowing, sailing, and kiteboarding are above-the-water water sports.
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Recommended Resources
Online community for professional and recreational swimmers. Includes a pool locator, swimming lessons/school directory, aquatic job boards, swimming videos, teams and clubs information, and swim camps directory.
http://swim.isport.com/
Offers outdoor clothing, kayak gear, kayaking helmets, paddles, and used kayaks online.
http://www.kayakshed.com
Mad for Sailing is news website dedicated to sail racing. The website covers offshore, inshore and dinghy races. The website also has coverage of sailing races at the Olympics. You can also find a live race blog if you are keen to know how the race is going second by second.
http://www.madforsailing.com
Offers canoeing and kayaking information, including places to canoe or kayak, information on new and used canoes and kayaks, guides and outfitters, books, photographs, and much more.
http://www.paddling.net/
The official website of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors provides information for those who wants to learn how to dive such as the cost, gears, great diving places, requirements and other important information and also offers online courses. The website is also a great resource for divers who are seeking for new adventures and for those who wants to be a pro and teach diving. You can also find a PADI center through the website by just selecting a country on the drop down menu.
http://www.padi.com
A social network for stand up paddlers. Website allows one to easily log SUP sessions and post photos. One can also discover new spots around the world, watch the stand up paddle photos of users and meet new people.
http://suptrotters.com
Provides content for surfers by surfers. Also includes other resources such as the Surfer's Bill of Rights and Lefts, etiquette guide, surf maps, video clips and action photos, surf cam and reports, forecasts, wetsuit and surfboard buyer's guide and other features.
http://www.surfline.com/
Watercraft World is a community for people who enjoy Jet Skis and similar watercrafts. You can also use this website to research the prices of used watercraft. You can also discuss watercrafts with others on the website's message board. The website also has articles on the latest watercraft gear.
http://www.watercraftworld.com
Surfing portal with free e-mail surf report service. Includes surfer's surf reports, live surf cam, videos, photo galleries, surf travel information, news and surfing events, and an online surf shop.
http://www.wetsand.com
