23 Jan What Water Sports can You Try During Your Next Vacation?

When deciding on vacation activities you can bet that a large percentage of choices are water sports and boating activities. People absolutely love getting out on the water and having fun with their friends and family. There are a number of different activities you can enjoy when choosing a boat rental during vacation and here are just a few to get you started:

Fishing

Fishing is one of the most popular past times for those who wish to sit back and relax while on the boat. You can teach the entire family how to fish and you can choose to eat what you catch or catch and release. Ensure everyone fishing has the proper licenses for the area your in to avoid fines. Fishing licenses are relatively inexpensive and can be bought for different lengths of time. The most logical is the annual license as it will cost less and you can use it for future outings as well. Teaching kids to fish is a great way to bond and have them create memories that they will have for years to come.

Wakeboarding

Water sports are another very popular way to spend time on the boat. You can enjoy activities like wakeboarding, tubing, and water skiing on boat rentals. Wakeboarding is growing in popularity and they have created a contraption that attaches to the rear of your boat to create the “wake” needed to surf the waves. Wakeboarding can be a very physically exerting sport and requires a strong upper body to hold the rope and be able to handle the force of being tossed into the water multiple times in a run. Tubing is an easier way to enjoy the water as it is as easy as sitting in a tube and being dragged behind a boat for a period of time. flips and crashed happen periodically but it is not as hard on your body as wakeboarding is. Water skiing is a slightly gentle sport as well unless you intend to take jumps, do tricks, and get crazy. Water skiing can be done leisurely but it can be a blast either way.

Jet Skis

Jet ski rentals are a great way to enjoy the water and have some fun. The small machines go quite fast and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Jet skis are a great way to get out in the sun and enjoy the water and don’t require much physical strength to drive. The chances of you crashing on one of these machines are quite slim as it is a type of boat rental and you will be responsible for any damages. Jet skis can carry up to four adults depending on the model. Different motor sizes can let the craft get to high speeds from 15 mph as high as 60 mph. Call your local full-service marina to find out what water sports they offer.