water sports

Why is windsurfing not popular anymore? Where did windsurfing go wrong? Much of the blame can be assigned to those who marketed the sport after its initial surge in popularity. Instead of promoting windsurfing as physically challenging, environmentally sound and accessible to practitioners at all levels, “wind snobs” played up the extreme element. With windsurfing, […]

What is the best windsurf board for choppy water? Freeride. Freeride boards are designed for recreational riders who want to enjoy windsurfing in a variety of conditions. The designs are generally fairly wide, stable and suited to blasting over flat, choppy water and rolling swell. Windsurfing could be considered a more extreme sport in terms

Is windsurfing losing popularity? Nowadays, windsurfing is thriving at a few places around the world: San Francisco, the Gorge, Tarifa in Spain, the Canary Islands. But in the US, there are virtually no sailing hotspots in the countless beach towns where the sport once thrived. While it has its own challenges, such as paddling and

How old do you have to be to rent a jet ski in Virginia Beach? Jet Ski FAQs Must have a valid driver’s license and be 18 years or older. Regarding the question of how old you have to be to drive a jet ski, the answer varies. In many places, you have to be

Is parasailing safe for beginners? Safety Measures: Most parasailing operators provide life jackets and ensure safety protocols are in place, so even non-swimmers can participate comfortably. Overall, parasailing is a safe and exciting adventure that many people enjoy, regardless of their swimming skills. They emphasize the correct use of safety harnesses, helmets, and lifejackets, all

What does parasail mean? Definitions of parasail. Know The Limits There are weight and age limits typical for most companies. In some cases, riders must be 16 or 18 years old to parasail, or accompanied by an adult. If multiple riders go up, their combined weight should be over 150 pounds with a maximum of

How old do you have to be to go parasailing in Virginia Beach? Anyone can parasail as long as you’re at least 4 years old and 40 pounds. Parasailers must be at least 5 years of age. Guests 17 years and younger must have an adult present to sign their safety waiver. There is no

How long are you on the boat for parasailing? Each flight is up in the air for 6-8 minutes, and the remainder of the time is spent on the boat for around 45 minutes to an hour depending on the amount of customers on the boat. Parasailing is fantastic if you can’t swim because you’re

Why is windsurfing so difficult? The biggest challenge being the stability. You have a wobbly slippery board on always moving uneven water surface with wind blowing at variable speeds from various directions into a huge and heavy sail. Staying upright on the windsurf and lifting the sail from the water is a huge challenge itself.

Can non swimmers do snorkeling? This is one of the most common questions we get from people interested in diving or snorkeling for the first time. The answer is a big YES! All introductory dive and snorkel programs are perfectly safe and specially designed for non swimmers but any type of diving certification would require