Water sports are a well-liked past time for many americans… especially me!

From kayaking and surfing, to water skiing and scuba diving, there are water sports that range between challenging and thrilling to easy and relaxing.  No matter what your personality and activity level, there’s a water sport for you…. believe me there is.

The ocean is a great place to play.  The majority think of surfing when they think about sea water sports, but parasailing is an exciting and fun way to spend some time at the beach and view the scenery.  Catamarans and wave boards take the link between wind, body and wave to a completely new level for those who can’t quite get the hang of surfing.  Riding on a jetski, especially in unsettled water, permits you to get in on some racing competition while you outrun the wind.  For those that are way more interested in what lives under the water, snorkeling and diving supply a view of the world that can’t be experienced any other way.

The river wild is the place to be for some people.  Canoeing, for those who like to go it alone, and white water rafting are a very raucous and delightful time.  The same river can offer different grades of rapids and thrills depending where on the river your trip takes you.  Many trips can actually be extended into overnight trips, with a combination of rough and smooth water action throughout the day and camping with a bonfire at night.  Tubing can be good fun for the family and can mix some mild rapids with an enjoyable float in the sun with a cold drink.

Canoeing on a calm, but scenic, river or lake lets you get a view of wildlife at its most relaxed and natural.  Naturally, a stop at a great fishing hole can be a tiny slice of heaven.  So can a visit to the lakeside beach for some play and swimming relay races, as well as just floating around.  Naturally, nothing beats plashing in a pool when you are feeling a bit silly or a visit to the pool on a hot summer day.

So, the next time you end up at the beach, on the brook, by the lake or at the pool, get in the water, let yourself go and have some fun.  Cause Mike Says So!

Talk to y’all soon!

–Mike