| Human beings are non-aquatic beings, but water has always fascinated human beings as a form of recreation. There are a great number of amazing water sports that are enjoyed all over the world.
Here is a brief review of the top five water sports in the world that are the most popular and most enjoyable for everyone:
SWIMMING
Traditionally, Swimming has been one of the oldest forms of water recreations around the world. And even till today it remains by far the most popular and most universal form of water sport. Swimming is a great way to relax and refresh your body and mind, and it gives a complete body exercise at the same time. Breast-stroke, side-stroke, front-crawl and floating are some of the popular swimming styles that are easy to perform and quite enjoyable for everyone in calm waters or in a swimming pool. In open or rough waters, the butterfly stroke is the ideal swimming style. Swimming is mainly an aerobic exercise that requires a constant supply of oxygen to the muscles.
SNORKELING
Snorkeling is a very popular water sport in the tropical resort destinations around the world, and in particular, in the Caribbean. Snorkeling is the art of swimming on the surface of water while wearing a diving mask and a snorkel and swim-fins. These equipment allow the snorkeler to go underwater and explore the underwater sea-life for a substantial period of time, and with minimal effort. Especially, in natural water areas such as the coral reefs, this sport provides a wonderful and unique experience to observe a variety of fish, sea urchins, mollusks, sea turtles, shrimp, seaweeds and any other types of life commonly found in the oceans.
SCUBA DIVING
SCUBA refers to Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. This is a great form of water sport that involves swimming underwater while wearing a Scuba gear. The diver is supplied with oxygen through the Scuba gear, so he can breathe underwater. The scuba diver is able to swim underwater using fins attached to his feet. For recreational purposes, Scuba Diving is conducted with the assistance of experts and life-guards in order to provide a thrilling experience to the adventure-loving tourists or first-time divers.
WATER SKIING
A highly popular and thrilling adventure sport is Water Skiing, where one or more persons hold a tow rope behind a motor boat. The motor boat moves forward, propelling the skier to stand upright behind, and skim on the surface of water. For recreation purposes, it is important to have an observer present, in addition to the motor boat driver and the skier. The observer can quickly signal to the driver in case the skier falls in water, and can come to the rescue. There are many different techniques and forms of Water Skiing for the professional and competitive skiers around the world.
BOATING
Boating was originally invented as a means of transportation from one coast to another. But over the centuries, it has evolved into a highly popular sporting activity around the world. Boats are usually of two types: Sail-boats and Motor Boats. Sailing boats are propelled only by sails, and have to depend on the wind. Motor Boats are powered with mechanical engines. Boating is a great attraction around the lakes, rivers and in tropical resort areas where tourists love to experience the thrill of natural waters.
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