A WATER
ADVENTURE
If there were ever a “perfect
time” for watersports, it would
be in the summer. With the sun beating
down on you as you travel around a river bend,
and the water rushing up the side of your vessel
to splash the sweat off of your face, you will
feel exhilarated. Watersports will appeal to any
adventurer’s appetite for a thrill and a connection
to the outdoors.
The most popular activities include canoeing,
kayaking, rafting, and stand-up paddleboarding,
and we will dive into the history and the specifics
of each sport, as well as name off some of the
best places to try them out.
Whether you are a consistent fan of watersports,
or an intrigued beginner, you are sure
to find something that fits your
style. Check out these gnarly ways to hang
ten, or tear through riptides and stabilize during
slacks. If you’re thirsting for the open water,
we’ve got your drink of choice!
PADDLEBOARDING
Paddleboarding originated in: Hawaii – no surprise there! The island
waters of this tropical paradise have been the heart of Hawaii’s community for many years, and generations of surfers and water enthusiasts keep coming back to her shores, in search of a great wave and a
good time. Paddleboarding, which is also referred to as SUP (standup paddleboarding), is believed to have come about in the 1960s,
when the “Beach Boys of Waikiki” paddled out on their longboards
to take pictures of tourists that were learning how to surf, and had to
stand up to do so. After the 1990s, with the help of Laird Hamilton,
a surfing pioneer, paddleboarding became more widely-known, and
thus turned into a popular watersport.
Paddleboarding "has become
THE FASTEST GROWING STYLE OF WATERSPORT
within the United States.”
Adventure Outdoors
102
Summer 2016
– Travel Channel