Snorkeling Along the West Coast

a scenic view of Catalina Island

The West Coast is the seaboard where the mainland Western United States meets the North Pacific Ocean and it is also known as the Pacific Coast. Based on the United States Census groups, there are five states that are in the West Coast which are California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii. The … Read more

Do You Need a Wetsuit to Snorkel?

A wetsuit is a garment that is worn by surfers, divers, windsurfers, and others engaged in water sports and other activities in or on water. Wet suits are usually made of foamed neoprene and it is used to provide thermal insulation and as well as buoyancy and protection from abrasion, ultraviolet exposure, … Read more

How to Handle Cramping While Stand Up Paddleboarding

a man on a stand up paddle board

Cramping is one of the aspects of stand up paddleboarding that paddlers dread the most. It’s because getting muscle cramp in the water can end a session early and it can also result in a painful wipe-out in the waves as you get caught on the inside, frozen solid with leg cramps. … Read more

Places to Snorkel in the Great Lakes

cliffs on Lake Superior in Minnesota

The Great Lakes and the Great Lakes of North America are a series of connected freshwater lakes. They are mainly in the upper mid-east region of North America, on the Canada-United States border, connecting to the Atlantic Ocean through the Saint Lawrence River. These Great Lakes include Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, … Read more

Five Travel Books, You Need to Read This Summer

We all love the feel and smell of a new book in hands. Travel books play a vital role in satisfying your wanderlust. There are wide arrays of good books that include the best collection of travel stories and offer the right travel inspiration. These books have turned out to be the … Read more

Best Locations to Snorkel in the Gulf of Mexico

a view of Kings Bay which is the heart and soul of Crystal River

The Gulf of Mexico is an ocean basin and also a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean. This gulf is largely surrounded by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. It is a vast ecosystem that supports marine animals, deep-water fishes, whales, dolphins, sharks, and lots of smaller fish on which they feed. … Read more

Equipment You Absolutely Need for Snorkeling

a snorkeling mask on the beach

Snorkeling is one of the greatest experiences that you can have in the water. This activity is not only enjoyed by adults because even kids are mesmerized by the marine life they see just below the surface of the water. But if you have tried snorkeling with borrowed equipment, then you’ve probably … Read more

Guide to Competitive Bodyboarding

Professional bodyboarding or Competitive Bodyboarding started in the infamous Pipeline in Hawaii in 1982 and since then, the major extreme sport has evolved and slowly grown global popularity in the recent years having an increasing number of participants from all over the globe. This popularity is because of the media reach from … Read more

Guide to the Sport of SUP

Wassersport / Windsurfen: Colgate World Cup Sylt 2009

Stand up paddle boarding is one fantastic way to relax, stay in shape, and enjoy the great outdoors. In fact, just a few years ago, some research shows that stand up paddle boarding was a top growing outdoor recreational activity for water sport beginners and judging from the evolution of stand up … Read more

Protecting Yourself While Bodyboarding

Bodyboard

Bodyboarding is one of the great ways to spend the day at the beach. But just like other watersports, it is important to stay safe while you’re having fun. There are many people who don’t take bodyboarding safety seriously like other watersports such as surfing. But even though bodyboarding seems to be … Read more