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WATER SPORT Fun water sports to play in summer

Why Butterfly is the Hardest Stroke to Master Hardest swimming stroke to do, for most people

Michael Phelps "People say to me, You’re so lucky.

You get to see the world. But I don’t.

I go to the hotel and the pools and back again. That’s it."

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 COMPETITIVE SWIMMING What is swimming The history of swimming Competitive swimming Distance swimming

8 WATER POLO

What is water polo The history of water polo Rules

11 SURFING What is surfing The history of surfing The equipment for surfing About surfing competition

15 WIND SURFING

What is windsurfing The history of windsurfing Equipment for windsurfing

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KITE SURFING What is kitesurfing The history of kitesurfing Equipment of kitesurfing Best places for kitesurfing

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JET SKIS What are jet skis How to ride jet skis The history of jet skis Fun facts about jet skis

25 UNDERWATER HOCKEY About underwater hockey Equipment of underwater hockey The history of underwater hockey

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RIVER RAFTING About river rafting Equipment for river rafting The history of underwater hockey Best time for river rafting Best places for river rafting

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FREE DIVING

What is free diving The history of free diving Equipment for free diving Fun facts about free diving About greatest free diver

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SWIMMING Swimming, in recreation and sports, the propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions and the natural flotation of the body. Swimming as an exercise is popular as an all-around body developer and is particularly useful in therapy and as an exercise for physically handicapped persons. It is also taught for lifesaving purposes.

RACES

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In competition there are freestyle races at distances of 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1,500 meters; backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly races at 100 meters and 200 meters; individual medley races at 200 meters and 400 meters; the freestyle relays, 4 × 100 meters and 4 × 200 meters; and the medley relay, 4 × 100 meters. Starts are all (with the exception of the backstroke) from a standing or forward-leaning position, the object is to get the longest possible glide before the stroke begins. All races are in multiples of the pool length, so that the touch before turning, which is varied for different stroke races, is important for success. In relay races, a swimmer finishes his leg of the relay by touching the starting edge of the pool, upon which his next teammate dives into the water to begin his leg.

THE HISTORY Archaeological and other evidence shows swimming to have been practiced as early as 2500 BCE in Egypt and thereafter in the Assyrian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. In Greece and Rome swimming was a part of martial training and was, with the alphabet, also part of elementary education for males. In the Orient swimming dates back at least to the 1st century BCE, there is some evidence of swimming races than in Japan. By the 17th century, an imperial edict had made the teaching of swimming compulsory in schools.

Organized swimming events were held in the 19th century before Japan was opened to the Western world. Among the preliterate maritime peoples of the Pacific, swimming was evidently learned by children about the time they walked, or even before. Among the ancient Greeks, there is a note of occasional races, and a famous boxer swam as part of his training. The Romans built swimming pools, distinct from their baths. In the 1st century BCE, the Roman Gaius Maecenas is said to have built the first heated swimming pool.

The lack of swimming in Europe during the Middle Ages is explained by some authorities as having been caused by a fear that swimming spread infection and caused epidemics. There is some evidence of swimming at seashore resorts of Great Britain in the late 17th century, evidently in conjunction with water therapy. Not until the 19th century, however, did the popularity of swimming as both recreation and sport begin in earnest. When the first swimming organization was formed there in 1837, London had six indoor pools with diving boards. The first swimming championship was a 440-yard (400-meter) race, held in Australia in 1846 and annually thereafter.

The Metropolitan Swimming Clubs of London, founded in 1869, ultimately became the Amateur Swimming Association, the governing body of British amateur swimming.

National swimming federations were formed in several European countries from 1882 to 1889. In the United States swimming was first nationally organized as a sport by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) on its founding in 1888.

The Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA) was founded in

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Internationally, competitive swimming came into prominence with its inclusion in the modern Olympic Games from their inception in 1896. Olympic events were originally only for men, but women’s events were added in 1912. Before the formation of FINA, the Games included some unusual events. In 1900, for instance, when the Games’ swimming events were held on the Seine River in France, a 200meter obstacle race involved climbing over a pole and a line of boats and swimming under them. Such oddities disappeared after FINA took charge.

Under FINA regulations, for both Olympic and other world competition, race lengths came increasingly to be measured in metres, and in 1969 world records for yard-measured races were abolished.

The kinds of strokes allowed were reduced to freestyle (crawl), backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All four strokes were used in individual medley races. Many nations have at one time or another dominated Olympic and world competitions, including Hungary, Denmark, Australia, Germany, France, Great Britain, Canada, Japan, and the United States.

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The first type of distance swimming to be regulated by FINA was English Channel swimming, which captured the popular imagination in the second half of the 19th century.

Captain Matthew Webb of Great Britain was the first to make the crossing from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in 1875; his time was 21 hours 45 minutes.

Any swimming competition longer than 1,500 meters is considered distance swimming. Most long-distance races are in the 24- to 59-km (15- to 37-mile) range, though some, such as the Lake George marathon (67 km [41.5 miles]) and the Lake Michigan Endurance Swim (80 km [50 miles]), both in the United States, have been longer. FINA governs distance swimming for 5-km, 10-km, and 25-km (3.1-mile, 6.2-mile, and 15.5-mile) races. In 1954 a group of amateur and professional marathon swimmers formed the Federation Internationale de Natation Longue Distance; and in 1963, after dissension between amateur and professional swimmers, the World Professional Marathon Swimming Federation was founded. Throughout the 1960s the latter group sanctioned about eight professional marathons annually, the countries most frequently involved being Canada, Egypt, Italy, Argentina, and the United States. The British Long Distance Swimming Association has sponsored races on inland waters from 16.5 to 35.4 km (10.25 to 22 miles).

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WATER POLO

water polo, a sport played in a swimming pool by teams of seven with a buoyant ball The game was originally called “football-in-the-water,” and indeed it is more like association football and basketball than polo, the name of the sport coming from an earlier form of the game in which players rode barrels painted like horses and struck the ball with sticks. The aim of the game is to score a goal by throwing or dribbling the ball between the goalposts and under the crossbar of the defenders’ goal.

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HISTORY The sport originated in Great Britain in the 1870s. The first rules were established in Scotland in 1877 when goalposts were suggested. When the first international water-polo match was held in London in 1890, Scotland won although the team was playing by British rules, which subsequently formed the basis of international regulations. The game was introduced to the United States in the 1880s. Great Britain was the first winner at the Olympic Games in Paris in 1900 and also at 1908, 1912, and 1920 games. Great Britain’s early world domination was overtaken by Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, and eastern European countries.

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RULES

A water-polo team consists of seven active players and up to six substitutes. Each team wears either blue or white caps (red for the goalkeepers, with a blue or white number one; other players are numbered from 2 through 13).

No grease or oil is allowed on the body. The two referees have final authority in each game; other officials include one or two timekeepers; one or two secretaries, who keep records of the many kinds of fouls, such as holding or hitting an opponent; and two-goal judges. Water polo is regulated by the Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur through its International Water Polo Committee, which issues Rules of Water Polo.

Water polo is a rough and demanding sport.

The minimum depth of the pool is 2 meters.

The pool is 30 meters long between goals, and 20 meters wide. The width between goalposts is 3 meters, the crossbar being at least 0.9 meters above the surface of the water. Nets are attached to the goalposts and crossbars. Pools for women’s games are smaller 25 meters by 17 meters.

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SURFING Surfing is the sport of riding waves in an upright or prone position. Surfers catch the ocean, river, or man-made waves and glide across the surface of the water until the wave breaks and loses its energy.

HISTORY OF SURFING The first surfing reference was found in Polynesia. Cave paintings from the 12thcentury show people riding on the waves. During the voyage, Polynesians brought surfing to Hawaii and the sport went viral. In Hawaii, surfing is not only a sport but also an important part of religion.

Tree selection was very important and religious ceremonies were held during the formation of surfboards.

Consciousness served to protect and protect God's good faith. Men, women, children, and kings all surfed, but there was a strict rule system about who could surf at what point.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SURFING Here is some essential surfing equipment. The first piece of equipment is a surfboard. Surfing boards are the most important equipment when surfing.

It is the most important piece of equipment because you can't surf without a surfboard. The second device is a fin. The surf pin is the wheel of the surfboard and provides stability, performance, and drive. The most common pin settings found on surfboards are single pin, twin pin, thruster, quad, and 5-pin. The third piece of equipment is the wash, which is a rope that allows the surfer to connect to the surfboard.

The fourth device is the surface was/traction pad.

This is gripping that keeps surfers from slipping off the surfboard when paddling and riding the wave.

Surf wax requires regular maintenance while tracking pads can last years if well applied. The fifth piece of equipment is wet. A wetsuit is a neoprene garment that allows surfers to stay in cold and cool waters for a long time. There are two main types of wetsuits (spring suit and full suit) and three main thickness levels (2mm, 3/2mm, and 4/3mm). These are important equipment for surfing. In addition to these devices, there are many additional devices that can be used for surfing, such as skin and ear protection, and surfing tools.

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SURFING COMPETITION In the preliminary round, 4 to 5 players compete,

There is no fixed score for skill evaluation. The

and in the main round, 2 players fight each other,

cumulative score is scored by summing up all rides.

and the winner advances to the next round.

Techniques include cutbacks and elements of The duration of the qualifying round is usually 30

power surfing such as off the rip and floaters. It

minutes. The technical director decides based on

also includes elements of progressive surfing such

the wave conditions on the day of the match. One

as aerials, slides, and reverses.

swimmer may ride a maximum of 25 waves during the competition time. The highest two scores are

What is usually considered the best skill among

selected and reflected in the preliminary round

surfers is to ride through the barrel (the hollow part

results.

between the waves), but this is also scored based on a number of technical factors.

The judging team consists of 5 people and grades each ride according to the 'judging criteria'. These

As each wave tries to break, a 'peak' forms at the

judging criteria are based on the definition of good

steepest part of the wave. The swimmers will be at

surfing.

their peak as they enter the wave of their choice.

It includes fighting spirit and difficulty factors, innovative and progressive skills, blending skills,

In this case, more than one swimmer may want the

diversity of skills, speed, power, and flow. It is more

same wave. In this case, the player closest to the

important for athletes to select and ride the waves

'peak' or the player with priority determines the

to use the best skills rather than using many

'right of way'.

techniques while riding as many waves as possible.

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WINDSURFING

Windsurfing is a water sport that combines both navigation and surfing characteristics. The windsurfer pushes the board forward under his feet and uses the wind to skim across the water.

HISTORY OF WINDSURFING Windsurfing is a combination of surfing and yachting and is known to have been first built by Newman Darby in 1948. In 1968, in California, Henry Hoyle Schweitzer and Jim Drake worked on windsurfing and developed this sport into what we know today.

Windsurfing is very popular these days and you can see much windsurfing on most beaches around the world during the summer season.

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EQUIPMENT FOR WINDSURFING It takes quite a lot of equipment to windsurf Essentials require a lot of equipment such as windsurfing boards, sails, masts, and mast bases, uphaul ropes, universal joints, helmets, diving suits, buoyancy aids, aqua shoes or water boots, rescue suits or life vests, and spectacles. And it costs a lot of money to buy this equipment. If you want to be more professional at windsurfing, it's better to have much more expensive equipment and other protective equipment for safety. If you want to take sports seriously, you have to invest in quality equipment. And this is the outfit you have to wear when you windsurf. There are If you enjoy windsurfing in the cold season, you should wear a thick diving suit. The second outfit is a rashguard. A well-made rash

guard

can

protect

you

from

the

coldness of the water and the heat of the sun. Rash guards can be paired with board shorts. Some board shorts are waterproof,

many options regarding windsurfing attire.

However, it should be worn in the correct position and in the correct weather. The first outfit is a diving suit. Diving suits are the most commonly used clothes in windsurfing. The diving suit is designed to protect you from injury while keeping your body warm.

so they are not cold even if they splash on the waves. If you want to windsurf in board shorts, choose one that is fixed with a string, and do not buy one that has a Velcro string. It's safer to be tied with a string, especially if you're swept away by a wave.

Lastly, the witter shoes/aqua shoes. You can windsurf barefoot, but it is recommended to wear water shoes, especially if you are windsurfing in cold seasons. Witter Shoes / Aqua Shoes protect your feet from possible injuries, bruises, or scratches in the cold and sea.

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SWIMMING CAP comfortable Elastic, waterproof, and comfortable swimming cap A swimming cap that does not come off even when worn for a long time

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KITESURFING

Kitesurfing is a wind surface water sport that uses kites and boards to move across the water.

Kitesurfing uses the power of the wind to force the rider to cross the water on a small surfboard or kiteboard (similar to a wakeboard) through a kite in the form of a large parachute.

The name includes surfing, but kitesurfing doesn't need waves. The wind is the only force needed to move you. Flatwater positions such as camber are preferred for riders who want to perform freestyle as the water is softer and easier to take off and land. Whether it's 'surfing' in the waves, big jumps, pulling out your GPS to record your speed, learning a new freestyle trick, or kitesurfing on a long adventure, it's never boring or repetitive.

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THE HISTORY

In 1903, aviation pioneer Samuel Cody invented "man-lifting kites" and crossed the English Channel in a small collapsible canvas boat powered by a kite. The development of Kevlar and then Spectra flying lines and more controllable and efficient kites In the late 1970s contributed to practical kite traction. Kitesurfing history gets its wheel with the hands of two brothers from France's Atlantic coast, Bruno and Dominique Legaignoux. They are the kiteboarding pioneers who are credited with inventing the first inflatable kite.

They began experimenting with kites in 1984 and demonstrated a Brest International Speed Week prototype in 1985. In November 1984, they patented an inflatable kite design, which companies have since been used to develop their own products.

In 1997, LEGAIGNOUX Brothers worked with NEIL PRYDE to produce a limited number of kits and sold them as WIPIKA brands. The "wipika" kite is made of pre-formed swelling tubes and a simple bridle system is attached to the wingtip. Bruno Legaignoux also invented the BOW KITE a few years ago, continued to improve the design, licensed by many annual manufacturers, and gained 19 popularity in modern kite surfing.

EQUIPMENT OF KITESURFING As for kite surfing equipment, first, we need a kite for kitesurfing. The kite is one of the most important pieces of equipment because it is a major power source that gathers winds to keep the water on the water. Second is the control device and rope, it is best to have a special kite surfing rope that can float on the water when surfing a kite. The third is Kiteboard.

Kiteboards are essential for kite surfing, including twin tips, light winds, directors, and foil kiteboards. Fourth is a lifeboat vest. Even a skilled swimmer for safety should wear a light life jacket when surfing a kite. The fifth is a helmet. The helmet is to protect the head from strong winds and falls.

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BEST PLACES FOR KITESURFING 1. MAUI The first place for kitesurfing in Maui in Hawaii, USA. When the first tournament was held in 1996, Kite surfed as a mainstream. It is still the best location with a warm temperature, constant wind, and a cool party atmosphere far from the water.

2. TARIFA The second place is TARIFA located in southern Spain. More than 300 days a year is cold, but it is the best place to surf on all levels in Europe.

3. KALPITLY The third place is Kalpitly located in Sri Lanka. The resort is located on a narrow sandbar west of Sri Lanka, protecting from the huge waves of the Indian Ocean. It is a place where 20-30 knots are winding constant, and it is popular for professional riders, including female champion freestyle player Mikaili Sol. It is famous for the shallow water of the long and wide flat lagoon, which is suitable for beginners. So there are many schools in the city.

However, the sea, just across from the sandbar, offers fun and easy-to-handled wave, especially in winter.

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JET SKIS WHAT ARE JET SKIS? Jet skis is a type of personal small water vehicle made by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and the name of this jet ski is strictly a model name, not a name for a type! However, as jet skis became a worldwide hit, all these types of objects were called jet skis. Jet skis are said to be the first private boats to be successfully distributed to the public.

It is characterized by a very small size, and it has good mobility.

HOW TO RIDE JET SKIS Sit in a comfortable position with your hands on the handlebars and your feet firmly on the footrest of the jet skis. Slowly, gradually increase your speed and maintain a safe distance and balance until you are off the shoreline.

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The first personal vessel (or PWC), sometimes referred to as a water scooter (original expression), was the idea of Clayton Jacobson II, further developing the idea of a series of older, less sophisticated models made in Europe in the 1950s. . His first model was the Bombardier Sea-Doo, a name we all know well.

There was a limit to how many people could live because it was not mass-produced, but that was only the beginning.

A few years later, Kawasaki signed a contract with Sea-Doo to use Jacobson's design, and finally released the first commercially popular model, the Kawasaki JS400 jet ski in 1973. This model has sold over 200,000 units and is a jet ski craze! This was the beginning of an obsession, and jet skiing became popular in coastal towns and resorts and has since become a common sight on the waves.

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JET SKIS FUN FACTS THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF JET SKIS. THE SOLO IS MEANT FOR ONE PERSON AND THE OPERATOR HAS TO STAND TO OPERATE THE JET SKIS. THE SPORTS JET SKIS HAS A SEAT AND CAN HAVE AN EXTENDED J SEAT FOR UP TO THREE PEOPLE. THE FUNCTION OF A JET SKIS IS THAT IT CAN PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT AND TRANSPORTATION TO THE OPERATOR ON A BODY OF WATER. JET SKIS CAN ACCOMMODATE ONE TO FOUR ADULTS COMFORTABLY DEPENDING ON THE MODEL AND THE MOTOR SIZES CAN ALLOW THE CRAFT TO REACH HIGH SPEEDS BETWEEN 15 MPH AND 60 MPH.

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UNDERWATER HOCKEY

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Prynne hung himself; it is not mentioned in the book (Avery Davis died several years after Avery Davis’s death and he left his fortune to Pearl).

Underwater hockey is an underwater sport, which was started in England. 2 teams compete by pushing a puck into the enemy's goal using hockey sticks. Usually, one team has 8 ~ 9 players. 6 players play and 2 ~ 3 players wait for their turn.

Generally, a team has 3 forwards,, 1 strike, 2 wings, and 3 backs. The depth of a court is 2 ~ 4 meters.

The game consists of 15 minutes halves and a three minutes half time.

EQUIPMENT Snorkel and mouth guard: The players wear a snorkel with a mouth guard to protect teeth from bumping with other players or a puck.

Hat: Wears a hat to protect their ears.

Mask: Wear diving masks, not normal masks.

Flippers: Wear flippers to add power to kicks.

Stick: Sticks that are about 10 cm and usually wood and plastic.

Puck: Puck that has a diameter of 4 cm and has a weight of 1.3 kg.

Gloves: Wear gloves to protect your hands. It must be different colors with the puck and the stick.

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HISTORY

Underwater hockey was invented by British Navyin the 1950s It was invented to keep their divers in shape and to improve their efficiency underwater. It became popular in Australia before expanding across the world.

The object of underwater hockey is to hit the puck into the opponent's goal. The team that scores the most goals will be the winner. Obviously, the game is played totally underwater and players must remain underwater until a goal is scored. Only when a break in play for a goal or a foul is called by the referee may players come out from the water.

The players must hit the puck with their sticks. No other instruments or body parts can be used in the game. If the game is tied, extra 15 minutes will be provided.

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RIVER RAFTING

River rafting is similar to the river running done in a drift boat except you use an inflatable raft instead of

a

boat.

sometimes

River called

rafting

is

whitewater

rafting because it involved riding rapids.

River rafting involves rapid riding; using a raft to navigate through rapids on a river. Although most river rafting is experienced in a modern inflatable raft traditionally this type of activity was done with a wooden raft, though more out of necessity than choice.

Modern

river

recreational inflatable

rafting

pursuit rafts.

is

that

a uses

However,

in

pioneer times wooden rafts were used

as

a

main

source

of

transportation along river routes and therefore navigating rapids in rivers often became a normal part of a journey.

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The equipment for river rafting are buoyancy aids, wetsuits, helmets, and paddles. For the guides, they need the raft, throw rope, communication device, whistle, river knife, buoyancy aids, first aid kit and a large guide paddle for extra leverage.

People have been rafting on rivers for travel or fishing throughout the history of humankind. This adventurous sports activity is known to be done since 1811 and the modern version has become popular around the 1950s. The first known attempt to do this extreme sport was on Snake River without any equipment of today's rafting. The river is named Mad River due to its dangerous route. Later on, the first commercial trip on the river was successfully done in 1940.

Rafting used to be done with an individual paddling with 3 meters to 4.3 meters rafts with double-sided paddles. Modern rafting and whitewater rafting are done with multi-person rafts and single-sided paddles. The boat is propelled by a team on it. The team is guided by a professional raft guide at the stern of the boat, who controls the navigation and the speed of the boat by leading the team.

Rafting can possibly be fatal in some rivers, today it is done by many people and is a safe outdoor sports activity in the commercial areas. This sport also has tournaments and an International Rafting Federation. Most commercial routes are suitable for beginners and you can easily find daily rafting tours, rafting tours camping, and whitewater rafting according to your experience level.

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BEST TIME FOR RAFTING Rafting is a sport that depends on seasonal occupancy rates at rivers and water flow rates. Starting from spring, water comes down from the mountains and fills the riverbeds. So it can be done from March to October but is usually done in summer. You can choose any month according to the crowd. If you want to try this sport without the crowd, you can do it in March, April, and May as the rafting tourism peaks in summer.

March and April are the beginning of the rafting season and the water can be cold.

Also, tours would be cheaper than in other months. The summer season, which comes with May, is the period in which rafting tourism activities begin. As of this month, rafting training programs for children begin and it is quite enjoyable to do rafting in May. In summer rafting tourism peaks and these months are the most crowded times for rafting. You can find rafting tours on many days of the week. As the summer season ends after August, rafting tours and the number of people who are doing rafting start to decline. The fall has the most beautiful natural scenery you can see while rafting.

It is recommended that the beginners try this sport in summer with rafting tours where you can find a guide. Every river has its own time for rafting so you should check information about the rafting location before you plan.

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THE BEST PLACES FOR RAFING Vltava River- Czech Republic Vltava River is easy to go from Prague and has surrounded by beautiful farms and villages. Easy access and natural scenery make it quite a popular rafting location. It has 60 miles of parkour with different difficulty levels. Rafting is one of the main outdoor activities in this place and you can find professional tours here. Get your Prag flight ticket and go on an adventure in the Vltava River.

Noce River- Italy Noce River is located in the Valley of the Sun and has one of the best routes in Europe. it is calling the rafting professional to an amazing experience inside a lush green valley all summer long.

Get your Milan flight ticket and don’t miss the adventure.

Lütschine River- Switzerland The Lutchine River in Switzerland is one of the best spots for whitewater rafting. This river is calling you for a breathtaking rafting experience on the foothill of the Alp Mountains. To go on an adventure in Switzerland, get your Zurich flight ticket today and visit the Lutchine River for a great rafting experience.

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WHAT IS FREEDIVING Freediving, the sport of plunging into the water, usually head foremost, is performed with the addition of gymnastic and acrobatic stunts. In its more elaborate, acrobatic form, freediving originated in Europe early in the 19th century as a diversion for gymnasts and as a competitive sport in the late 19th century.

HISTORY OF FREEDIVING

In its more elaborate, acrobatic form, diving originated in Europe early in the 19th century as a diversion for gymnasts and as a competitive sport in the late 19th century. It became a part of the swimming program of the Olympic Games in 1904 and developed rapidly through the first half of the 20th century.

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WATER SPORTS

DIVING

EQUIPMENTS

EQUIPMENT FOR FREEDIVING Take a look at all the important gear you need to start freediving and learn more sophisticated techniques. We cover everything from basics such as masks, snorkels, and fins to advanced equipment such as special suits and dive computers. In addition to this, essential diving equipment includes a scuba mask, buoyancy compensator (BCD), scuba tank, dive weights, regulators, and fins. Depending on the diving conditions, dry or wet suits, scuba gloves, rash guards, and safety sausages are also required for safety. One important tip for freediving gear is that after using the kit, always rinse or rinse the kit with clean fresh water before storing it in a dry, dark place. Seawater and strong sunlight are the enemies of the kit.

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WATER SPORTS

FUN FACTS ABOUT FREEDIVING - Scuba stands for “Self underwater breathing appartus”.

contained

- Sound travels five times faster underwater than in air, which makes it almost imipossible to establish where sound is coming from, as we rely on the time difference between our ears to do so.

- Oxygen becomes toxic when under pressure, so at depths greater than 42 metres, special gases with low oxygen are used.

FAMOUS FREEDIVING PLACES Blue Hole, Belize./ Barracuda Point, Sipadan Island./Maaya Thila - South Ari Atoll, Maldives./Richelieu Rock, Thailand.

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WATER SPORTS

FREE DIVING THE GREATEST FREE DIVER

Who is the greatest freediver of all time?

Herbert Nitsch (born 20 April 1970) is an Austrian freediver who has held world records in all of the eight freediving disciplines recognised by AIDA International. He is the current freediving world record champion and "the deepest man on earth".

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