In November each year, the North Shore of Oahu – Hawaii’s big island – proves a magnet for the world’s most hardened surfers. It is here that waves, having travelled 1,000 miles across the Pacific crash onto the shore as enormous rollers. Many surf competitions are held on the North Shore in winter, but the biggest is undoubtedly the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. This competition has no set dates but is called when the waves at Waimea Bay reach heights in excess of ten metres.
The competition is named after an unassuming surf champion who passed away...in 1978 in tragic circumstances at the age of 32. Answering the call for volunteers from the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Eddie Aikau agreed to be part of the crew seeking to recreate an ancient Polynesian migration between Hawaii and the Tahitian chain, some 2,400 miles south of Honolulu. Travelling in a replica double-hulled canoe, Aikau and his fellow crew members left Hawaii on March 16th but soon ran into difficulties.
After developing a leak in one of the hulls, the canoe eventually capsized, dumping everyone into the Pacific. Clinging onto the stricken vessel, Aikau and the hapless crew became caught up in a strong southerly current which took them 12 miles to the West of the island of Lanai. As their situation became increasingly desperate and with no rescue forthcoming, Aikau insisted on attempting to swim to Lanai to raise help. Eventually his captain reluctantly agreed and he swam off into the distance at 10.30 that morning, never to be seen again. The rest of his crew remained with the capsized canoe and were rescued by midnight.
Prior to his tragic demise, Eddie was a champion surfer, an extremely well-respected member of the Hawaiian surfing community and the first lifeguard at the Waimea Bay Beach Park, North Shore, where his memorial statue now stands. During his role as a lifeguard on the North Shore Eddie saved the lives of many swimmers and surfers and not a single person was lost on his watch.
If you wish to witness the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational it is worth considering that, although the North Shore of Oahu is undeniably beautiful, it offers limited accommodation options. It would be better to stay at one of the many hotels in Waikiki, Honolulu, on the south of the island and drive up to the North Shore when the invitational is announced. As it only happens when the waves exceed ten metres you might want to while away your time in lively Honolulu and practice your surfing skills on Waikiki Beach rather than kick your heels at the North Beach.
Friday, 28 December 2007
Sydneys World Famous Beach
Bondi Beach is one of Australias most famous beaches and among the worlds most well known beaches. The beach is roughly a kilometre long and is patrolled by lifesavers who make swimmers stay between the yellow and red flags.
Bondi Beach is located on the east coast of Australia and is a suburb of the city of Sydney.
Bondi has become synonymous with Sydneys beach lifestyle, busloads of Japanese tourists, for example, frequently travel...to Bondi direct from the airport, just so they can feel the warm yellow sand between their toes.
It has become a favourite of the so called barmy army or better known as the British tourists, who annually gather on its sands for a Southern Hemisphere Christmas in the sun.
Due to the worldwide popularity, Bondi is now home to numerous youth hostels with backpackers who congregate mainly in the summer months so it is not uncommon to hear Norwegian, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Danish or Spanish while walking across the beach or through the cafes.
Bondi Beach has a vaguely alternative feel, despite the obvious commercialism present, and attracts a large number of individualist, for example, for the guy who will strip off near the shops, to walk stark naked through the traffic on Campbell Parade, before going down to the beach.
It is very tolerant as topless sunbathing is common and gay and lesbian couples displaying affection is common.
The two biggest bars in Bondi are the Beach Road Hotel and Bondi Hotel. Both are excellent places to catch the finals in a cricket match or have a few drinks with your mates. Another great bar is at the previously mentioned Bondi Icebergs, it has a great view of the beach and relatively cheap drinks.
Make sure to take some form of ID that proves you live outside a 5km radius as this is a club and the rule require that you be a member if you are inside 5km. Of course, if you want to be seen then go for Ravesis on the corner of Hall St and Campbell parade.
It attracts the so called beautiful people, or at least those who think they are beautiful. The locals will tend to go for BBs. Relocated from its cramped spot on Curlewis St, BBs is hidden down an alley next to the Mambo surf shop on Campbell Parade. Live music, surf videos and a more relaxed vibe than the goldfish bowl up the road.
Bondi Beach is located on the east coast of Australia and is a suburb of the city of Sydney.
Bondi has become synonymous with Sydneys beach lifestyle, busloads of Japanese tourists, for example, frequently travel...to Bondi direct from the airport, just so they can feel the warm yellow sand between their toes.
It has become a favourite of the so called barmy army or better known as the British tourists, who annually gather on its sands for a Southern Hemisphere Christmas in the sun.
Due to the worldwide popularity, Bondi is now home to numerous youth hostels with backpackers who congregate mainly in the summer months so it is not uncommon to hear Norwegian, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Danish or Spanish while walking across the beach or through the cafes.
Bondi Beach has a vaguely alternative feel, despite the obvious commercialism present, and attracts a large number of individualist, for example, for the guy who will strip off near the shops, to walk stark naked through the traffic on Campbell Parade, before going down to the beach.
It is very tolerant as topless sunbathing is common and gay and lesbian couples displaying affection is common.
The two biggest bars in Bondi are the Beach Road Hotel and Bondi Hotel. Both are excellent places to catch the finals in a cricket match or have a few drinks with your mates. Another great bar is at the previously mentioned Bondi Icebergs, it has a great view of the beach and relatively cheap drinks.
Make sure to take some form of ID that proves you live outside a 5km radius as this is a club and the rule require that you be a member if you are inside 5km. Of course, if you want to be seen then go for Ravesis on the corner of Hall St and Campbell parade.
It attracts the so called beautiful people, or at least those who think they are beautiful. The locals will tend to go for BBs. Relocated from its cramped spot on Curlewis St, BBs is hidden down an alley next to the Mambo surf shop on Campbell Parade. Live music, surf videos and a more relaxed vibe than the goldfish bowl up the road.
Thursday, 27 December 2007
How to Paint a Surfboard
Let’s pimp your ride.
First you’ll need to decide whether you want to paint the whole board, or just do a groovy design. I’ll walk you through both processes.
Step 1: Stuff You'll Need.
Acrylic auto spray-paint:
- Undercoat (1 x 150ml can).
- Main colour (I used 3 x 150ml cans of Holts, colour: Aurora).
- Clear top coat (about 300ml).
If you want to do funky designs you’ll need water-based paint pens. Legendary...board artist Drew Brophy sells Sharpie pens.
One roll low-tack masking tape.
One sheet 600-grit sandpaper.
A newspaper.
Step 2: Cleaning.
Set yourself up in a well ventilated area, out of the wind or you’ll get bugs stuck everywhere.
Pull the stomp pad off carefully (gently pry it with a scraper as you pull). Or you can leave it on and tape over it with newspaper later if you want to do a quick job and paint around it.
Now clean that board. I mean really clean it. Scrape the wax off then scrub the board thoroughly to remove all traces of wax, salt and grime (you can use a Wax Pickle for this). Don’t use any harsh solvents or your stick may melt into a bubbling mess. Repair dings.
Step 3: Sanding.
Give it a light but thorough sand all over. Don’t be lazy when it comes to sanding. I skimped out on this step and the paint's chipping off in places.
This is particularly important on high wearing areas like the nose, rails and tail.
Step 4: Spray Painting.
Set the board up so you can hold the cans vertically when spraying. Use long, smooth horizontal strokes that overlap a little.
It's preferable to do a couple of nice even thin coats as the paint will drip and look crap if you spray it on too thick.
If you suck at spray painting practice on newspaper first. Paint the less visible areas to begin with (like around your fins or on top of your deck where your wax goes).
Read paint instructions for drying time.
One layer of undercoat, then two coats of your primary colour. Give a light sand between coats.
If you want to have multiple colours tape off other areas with newspaper to protect them.
Step 5: Funky Designs.
If you want to get crazy use water-based paint marker pens to do designs. They allow a lot of colour and detail.
You can also tape off stencils any spray ‘em.
Sketch a draft first. Brave Surf recommend you THINK BIG for your design, since small stuff wont show up.
Don't worry if you mess up. Just tape over the rest of the design, re-spray where you stuffed up, then start again.
Step 6: Topcoat.
Finish off with two or three layers of clear topcoat.
Now you can say it’s a Tuflite and flick it to a punter on eBay.
You’ll make millions.
Visit learninghowtosurf.com for more surfing tips.
First you’ll need to decide whether you want to paint the whole board, or just do a groovy design. I’ll walk you through both processes.
Step 1: Stuff You'll Need.
Acrylic auto spray-paint:
- Undercoat (1 x 150ml can).
- Main colour (I used 3 x 150ml cans of Holts, colour: Aurora).
- Clear top coat (about 300ml).
If you want to do funky designs you’ll need water-based paint pens. Legendary...board artist Drew Brophy sells Sharpie pens.
One roll low-tack masking tape.
One sheet 600-grit sandpaper.
A newspaper.
Step 2: Cleaning.
Set yourself up in a well ventilated area, out of the wind or you’ll get bugs stuck everywhere.
Pull the stomp pad off carefully (gently pry it with a scraper as you pull). Or you can leave it on and tape over it with newspaper later if you want to do a quick job and paint around it.
Now clean that board. I mean really clean it. Scrape the wax off then scrub the board thoroughly to remove all traces of wax, salt and grime (you can use a Wax Pickle for this). Don’t use any harsh solvents or your stick may melt into a bubbling mess. Repair dings.
Step 3: Sanding.
Give it a light but thorough sand all over. Don’t be lazy when it comes to sanding. I skimped out on this step and the paint's chipping off in places.
This is particularly important on high wearing areas like the nose, rails and tail.
Step 4: Spray Painting.
Set the board up so you can hold the cans vertically when spraying. Use long, smooth horizontal strokes that overlap a little.
It's preferable to do a couple of nice even thin coats as the paint will drip and look crap if you spray it on too thick.
If you suck at spray painting practice on newspaper first. Paint the less visible areas to begin with (like around your fins or on top of your deck where your wax goes).
Read paint instructions for drying time.
One layer of undercoat, then two coats of your primary colour. Give a light sand between coats.
If you want to have multiple colours tape off other areas with newspaper to protect them.
Step 5: Funky Designs.
If you want to get crazy use water-based paint marker pens to do designs. They allow a lot of colour and detail.
You can also tape off stencils any spray ‘em.
Sketch a draft first. Brave Surf recommend you THINK BIG for your design, since small stuff wont show up.
Don't worry if you mess up. Just tape over the rest of the design, re-spray where you stuffed up, then start again.
Step 6: Topcoat.
Finish off with two or three layers of clear topcoat.
Now you can say it’s a Tuflite and flick it to a punter on eBay.
You’ll make millions.
Visit learninghowtosurf.com for more surfing tips.
Wednesday, 26 December 2007
The Best Beaches in California
Visitusa.com humbly presents its list for what we believe are the best beaches in California. Of all the beaches California has to offer, we think these are tops! If you can find better beaches in California, then we'll eat out hat (metaphorically speaking)!
Malibu Lagoon Beach:
A beautiful lagoon beach with 22 acres of wetlands, gardens and sandy beach. It's considered one of the worlds premiere surfing beaches. On the...east side of the Malibu Creek Bridge is the Malibu Pier, which is excellent for saltwater fishing. On the west side is a nature area.
Venice Beach:
No trip to Los Angeles would be complete without a trip to this iconic beach. Street performers, artists and "the beautiful people" mingle and stroll all the way to Santa Monica along the famous boardwalk that runs through this inimitable California beach town.
El Capitan Beach:
This shady, sandy, Santa Barbara beach features rocky tide pools along El Capitan Creek. It's perfect for swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking and camping. A long stairway gives access from the bluffs to beach and a bike trail connects the park with Refugio State Beach.
Ocean Beach:
O.B. as the locals call it is a laid-back beach-community know for its surfers and liberal politics. It is an eclectic beach community with a leash free "dog beach", a fishing pier, swimming, surfing and volleyball. It has separate swimming and surfing zones, which is definitely a good idea.
Rio Del Mar Beach:
This long, sandy beach is found in the town of Aptos, California, in Santa Cruz County. It features fire rings and a barbecue and picnic area and is a popular summer beach. It is also the home to the "cement boat" a long stranded freighter ship.
Muir Beach:
This beach is less than a half hour drive from San Francisco down scenic Hwy I. It's one of the most glorious regions of Northern California in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Fishing, surfing and campfires are allowed, and there are many coastal trails above the beach for hikers to explore.
Black Sands Beach at Shelter Cove:
This splendid black sand beach is a great place for Whale watching. Located north of the small hamlet of Shelter Cove in a remote region of the "Lost Coast", it's the trailhead for the famous King Range hike. This is a day only beach, so campers will have to head for the mountains.
La Jolla's Beaches:
La Jolla means "the jewel," a fitting name for the precious beaches of La Jolla's coast. Surfers prefer Windansea beach, harbor seals love the Children's Pool, La Jolla Shores is popular for swimming and sunbathing, while the Cove is a favorite snorkeling spot.
Drake's Beach:
This vast stretch of white sand can be found at the Point Reyes National Seashore. The areas strong winds and choppy seas make it at little too violent for most swimmers, but sun worshippers will be delighted by the opportunity to work on their tans in a beautiful California outdoor hotspot.
Skiing Clothing Basics for the Beginner
Downhill skiing is one of the most popular winter sports in the country. Every year, almost seven million Americans hit the ski slopes. This dwarfs by a factor of three other winter sports such as cross country skiing and ice hockey. Only the ever increasing in popularity sport of snowboarding comes close with a little over six million snowboarders in the country.
Skiing is a great all around...exercise. It's excellent for strengthening the upper leg muscles such as the thigh as well as the lower calf. A season of skiing will strengthen the shoulders and back and will help to trim your stomach. Skiing is also excellent aerobically. Experts estimate that an adult skiing with moderate effort, will burn anywhere from 300 to 500 calories an hour.
But in addition to its exercise benefits, Alpine skiing is also an exhilarating sport. Nothing quite compares to it. Olympic caliber skiers can top 80 miles per hour. But for a novice, even skiing at 5 miles per hours is a thrill.
So what are the dressing basics for alpine skiing? There are six essentials that every beginner should start with:
UV Rated Goggles or sunglasses - No, these are not just for style, although stylish sunglasses are always cool. You need sunglasses or goggles with a good UV protection rating. UV light can do real damage to the eyes ranging from simple sunblindness to major cataract problems. The best UV rated sunglasses are 100% UV protective and most are relatively inexpensive.
Hat - You can lose up to 80% of your body heat through your head. Most heat, as we know by now, escapes through the head. A good ski hat will keep you warm, even in the coldest of temperatures. Some of the nicer hats will even have ear protection.
Sunscreen - Skiing is a fun sport and you can easily spend an entire day on the slopes and in the sun without realizing it. Sunscreen serves the same purpose on a ski slope as it does on a beach. On an especially bright and sunny day, you can get a sunburn in as little as 20 minutes. A good sunscreen will protect you from the sun's UV radiation and from sunburn.
Gloves or mittens - to keep hands warm. If you want the best, you can pay well over $100 for a good pair of ski gloves. You'll want gloves that breathe well, are flexible, with some water proofing, and that are warm. Mittens are generally warmer than gloves, but gloves are more stylish and will do fine in most cases. Pick whichever you are more comfortable with.
Jacket and pants - to keep warm and protect you from hypothermia. The main feature you want in a ski jacket and pants is that they are water proof. This usually means that you want ones with a good polytetrafluoro-ethylene or PTFE membrane. PTFE is often laminated to nylon and polyester materials giving them excellent water protection but still allowing them to breathe. Of course, you will want jackets and pants that are warm and stylish also.
These are the minimalist clothing basics that every skier should have in order to have the best experience possible on the mountains.
Skiing is a great all around...exercise. It's excellent for strengthening the upper leg muscles such as the thigh as well as the lower calf. A season of skiing will strengthen the shoulders and back and will help to trim your stomach. Skiing is also excellent aerobically. Experts estimate that an adult skiing with moderate effort, will burn anywhere from 300 to 500 calories an hour.
But in addition to its exercise benefits, Alpine skiing is also an exhilarating sport. Nothing quite compares to it. Olympic caliber skiers can top 80 miles per hour. But for a novice, even skiing at 5 miles per hours is a thrill.
So what are the dressing basics for alpine skiing? There are six essentials that every beginner should start with:
UV Rated Goggles or sunglasses - No, these are not just for style, although stylish sunglasses are always cool. You need sunglasses or goggles with a good UV protection rating. UV light can do real damage to the eyes ranging from simple sunblindness to major cataract problems. The best UV rated sunglasses are 100% UV protective and most are relatively inexpensive.
Hat - You can lose up to 80% of your body heat through your head. Most heat, as we know by now, escapes through the head. A good ski hat will keep you warm, even in the coldest of temperatures. Some of the nicer hats will even have ear protection.
Sunscreen - Skiing is a fun sport and you can easily spend an entire day on the slopes and in the sun without realizing it. Sunscreen serves the same purpose on a ski slope as it does on a beach. On an especially bright and sunny day, you can get a sunburn in as little as 20 minutes. A good sunscreen will protect you from the sun's UV radiation and from sunburn.
Gloves or mittens - to keep hands warm. If you want the best, you can pay well over $100 for a good pair of ski gloves. You'll want gloves that breathe well, are flexible, with some water proofing, and that are warm. Mittens are generally warmer than gloves, but gloves are more stylish and will do fine in most cases. Pick whichever you are more comfortable with.
Jacket and pants - to keep warm and protect you from hypothermia. The main feature you want in a ski jacket and pants is that they are water proof. This usually means that you want ones with a good polytetrafluoro-ethylene or PTFE membrane. PTFE is often laminated to nylon and polyester materials giving them excellent water protection but still allowing them to breathe. Of course, you will want jackets and pants that are warm and stylish also.
These are the minimalist clothing basics that every skier should have in order to have the best experience possible on the mountains.
Monday, 24 December 2007
Latest Adventure - Try Mudslide Surfing!
Are you tried of the same old vacation activity?
The young family members will love you for some of these helpful resources for travel and adventure. Put excitement back into your life.
There is something for everyone.
Mark Miller reports from Malibu, Calif., that mudslide surfing is the latest adventure craze sport. Miller is a writer...for the Weekly World News known for weird sports and travel hot spots.
These mudsliding enthusiasts network to find fast-moving landslides that generally occur during periods of intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt.
"They usually start on steep hillsides as shallow landslides that liquefy and accelerate to speeds that are typically about 10 miles per hour, but can exceed 35 miles per hour. The consistency of mudslides ranges from watery mud to thick, rocky mud that can carry large items such as boulders, trees and cars. Lately, however, they've been carrying something new -- surfers!" reports Miller
"Mudslide surfing is the greatest sport ever!" gushed mudslide surfing enthusiast Matthew 'Wild Dog' Davar, who lives on a hill above Malibu. "On rainy days I used to have to stay inside. Not anymore. Now, I can't wait till it rains. I just set foot out my front door and I'm good to go!"
They have specially laminated fiberglass boards reinforced with hardened steel sheets built to stand up to the mudslides. These boards must travel over dangerous debris, such as, snapped trees, downed power lines and destroyed homes.
Other obstacles they have to avoid are fire crews and volunteers searching for people buried under huge avalanches of rubble and sun-baked mud.
"But what sport doesn't have its downside?" asked Davar. "When I'm riding that mudflow, in complete control of my board, whipping past emergency vehicles and panicked people screaming and crying that they've lost everything -- well, that kind of adventure is worth the little inconveniences."
When I was a kid we played on the newly constructed freeway bridges before the road were completed. There were four of us who would jump off a twelve foot tall bridge and bury up to the waste in mud. Mother never did find our how we got so muddy.
How do you find your next adventure?
Plan something very unusual and give your family a treat. How about a South Pacific vacation for family fun and a great way to enjoy a tropical holiday?
If all else fails to intrigue the young family members try mudslide surfing like Davar does in Malibu.
Are you interested in a family adventure, outdoor retreats, unique vacations, surfing, mountain climbing, river rafting, or a boating adventure? I found hundreds of choices at both these two sites: and http://www.aboating.com and http://www.dixieretreat.com
Do you want a family or a solo adventure. The ultimate site to find details and suggestions for your next trip is: http://www.aadventuresz.com. And for TV reality survival reality adventures I like this one: http://www.panamala.com
Relax! Get Away With A Vacation Cruise
I've found two interesting websites dedicated to adventure travel and cruises with great linking resources to hundreds of small private getaways. Check out these wonderful sites: http://www.travelxy.com and http://www.ahcruise.com. You can cruise the Nile, Bahamas or Panama. I found cheap tickets, links, articles and a new forum to share your good or not-so-good travel experiences.
Some offer free advice and travel coupons. There are many priceless adventures and too many to name here. Just check out some of the resources. Remember to bookmark the ones you want to find again.
Looking for the best unique private adventure for the man in the family. Try this resource: http://www.ulovehunting.com and http://www.afishingpage.com/ .
I'm heading to Panama for a two week vacation where I will visit Panama City with friends and family since I used to live there. I have a weekend flight to Bocas del Torro and reservations at a B&B that is completely built over the water. It is a little wooden two story house with four rooms for rent. The dining room is open air. Your have to go by boat taxi to get there. The taxi costs $2.00. It is so quiet at night that you can hear the water slapping the wood posts and you can almost hear the cangrejos (crabs) fighting over their food on the beach nearby.
Happy adventures!
The young family members will love you for some of these helpful resources for travel and adventure. Put excitement back into your life.
There is something for everyone.
Mark Miller reports from Malibu, Calif., that mudslide surfing is the latest adventure craze sport. Miller is a writer...for the Weekly World News known for weird sports and travel hot spots.
These mudsliding enthusiasts network to find fast-moving landslides that generally occur during periods of intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt.
"They usually start on steep hillsides as shallow landslides that liquefy and accelerate to speeds that are typically about 10 miles per hour, but can exceed 35 miles per hour. The consistency of mudslides ranges from watery mud to thick, rocky mud that can carry large items such as boulders, trees and cars. Lately, however, they've been carrying something new -- surfers!" reports Miller
"Mudslide surfing is the greatest sport ever!" gushed mudslide surfing enthusiast Matthew 'Wild Dog' Davar, who lives on a hill above Malibu. "On rainy days I used to have to stay inside. Not anymore. Now, I can't wait till it rains. I just set foot out my front door and I'm good to go!"
They have specially laminated fiberglass boards reinforced with hardened steel sheets built to stand up to the mudslides. These boards must travel over dangerous debris, such as, snapped trees, downed power lines and destroyed homes.
Other obstacles they have to avoid are fire crews and volunteers searching for people buried under huge avalanches of rubble and sun-baked mud.
"But what sport doesn't have its downside?" asked Davar. "When I'm riding that mudflow, in complete control of my board, whipping past emergency vehicles and panicked people screaming and crying that they've lost everything -- well, that kind of adventure is worth the little inconveniences."
When I was a kid we played on the newly constructed freeway bridges before the road were completed. There were four of us who would jump off a twelve foot tall bridge and bury up to the waste in mud. Mother never did find our how we got so muddy.
How do you find your next adventure?
Plan something very unusual and give your family a treat. How about a South Pacific vacation for family fun and a great way to enjoy a tropical holiday?
If all else fails to intrigue the young family members try mudslide surfing like Davar does in Malibu.
Are you interested in a family adventure, outdoor retreats, unique vacations, surfing, mountain climbing, river rafting, or a boating adventure? I found hundreds of choices at both these two sites: and http://www.aboating.com and http://www.dixieretreat.com
Do you want a family or a solo adventure. The ultimate site to find details and suggestions for your next trip is: http://www.aadventuresz.com. And for TV reality survival reality adventures I like this one: http://www.panamala.com
Relax! Get Away With A Vacation Cruise
I've found two interesting websites dedicated to adventure travel and cruises with great linking resources to hundreds of small private getaways. Check out these wonderful sites: http://www.travelxy.com and http://www.ahcruise.com. You can cruise the Nile, Bahamas or Panama. I found cheap tickets, links, articles and a new forum to share your good or not-so-good travel experiences.
Some offer free advice and travel coupons. There are many priceless adventures and too many to name here. Just check out some of the resources. Remember to bookmark the ones you want to find again.
Looking for the best unique private adventure for the man in the family. Try this resource: http://www.ulovehunting.com and http://www.afishingpage.com/ .
I'm heading to Panama for a two week vacation where I will visit Panama City with friends and family since I used to live there. I have a weekend flight to Bocas del Torro and reservations at a B&B that is completely built over the water. It is a little wooden two story house with four rooms for rent. The dining room is open air. Your have to go by boat taxi to get there. The taxi costs $2.00. It is so quiet at night that you can hear the water slapping the wood posts and you can almost hear the cangrejos (crabs) fighting over their food on the beach nearby.
Happy adventures!
Sailing, Surfing and Skiing: The Best Vacations for Water Sports Lovers!
How do you define a perfect vacation? For many it just means great climate, a nearby ocean shore and sandy beaches. We all need vacations so that our life does not become monotonous. There are a number of hot spots for those who love water sports like sailing, surfing and skiing. Some of them are listed below:
St. Lucia is a tropical island paradise. It is 27 miles....in length and 14 miles in width. It is actually a great place for sailors. It is just like a sailors paradise. There are so many exciting adventures and anchorages along the western coastline. The explorers can indulge in various activities. You can sail till Rodney Bay (along the west coast) and have fun on the beach in Pigeon Island National park. Here, you can enjoy great dinner and cocktail as there are excellent restaurants at night to dine in.
You can next visit the Volcano by sailing to Soufriere. You can also visit the Botanical Gardens, the Mineral Baths and Diamond Falls. You can then visit Ansa Cochon which is a perfect beach for snorkeling. You can also visit the romantic and famous Pitons. Enjoy the natural beauty of St. Lucia. You can visit the Jalousie Plantation Resorts beach in the afternoon or keep on snorkeling.
You must get back to Marigot before it turns dark. You can have an excellent Caribbean view. There are some great restaurants and you can dine as per your choice.
You can find surfers at some reachable shore in the Caribbean. Water sports freaks around the world rush to Barbados because of the Soup Bowl which is at Bathsheba. Even the champions/winners of water sports have been here and loved the friendly atmosphere, warm water and the uncrowded waves. Bathsheba is known for big thundering barrels and fast walls.
Surfers from round the world have loved to surf at the Soup Bowl in Bathsheba. This place is full with tourists in the month of November. The waves are perfect during this time of the year and the International Surfing Championship also takes place in November. Surfers just love the friendly atmosphere here and they rent bay houses and enjoy their stay.
St. Vincent has Shipping Bay and Lagoon Bay where there are good waves towards the windward side. A good surfing place can also be found at Trinidad on the east coast. The surfers enjoy surfing through out the day in the Caribbean.
If you wish to go skiing, visit the Water skiing at Ski Paradise. It is situated in Acapulco in Mexico. It has been actually rated by the Water Ski Magazine as the best ski site in the world. You can have a fabulous time here. It is good for everyone whether you are a beginner or a pro. It is the best place for water ski and other sport activities. You can find comfortable and nice accommodations here. What more, you may actually get instructions from some well know celebrities. Other than skiing, you can also enjoy sport fishing, tennis and golf here.
Acapulco has a great climate and an amazing night life. This city of a million people has some awesome beaches too. You will have the time of your life here with great skiing, amazing climate, food and people. You can also visit the Fuerte de San Diego which was built in 1616. It is a Spanish fort. In case you love adventure, hire a taxi and drive through the zigzag streets of the old town. You will see the ancient sites here.
Other than these top spots for surfing and skiing there are several other places too for water sports enthusiasts. Such vacations can be found anywhere on the West or the East coast. Such vacations are affordable and very enjoyable!
St. Lucia is a tropical island paradise. It is 27 miles....in length and 14 miles in width. It is actually a great place for sailors. It is just like a sailors paradise. There are so many exciting adventures and anchorages along the western coastline. The explorers can indulge in various activities. You can sail till Rodney Bay (along the west coast) and have fun on the beach in Pigeon Island National park. Here, you can enjoy great dinner and cocktail as there are excellent restaurants at night to dine in.
You can next visit the Volcano by sailing to Soufriere. You can also visit the Botanical Gardens, the Mineral Baths and Diamond Falls. You can then visit Ansa Cochon which is a perfect beach for snorkeling. You can also visit the romantic and famous Pitons. Enjoy the natural beauty of St. Lucia. You can visit the Jalousie Plantation Resorts beach in the afternoon or keep on snorkeling.
You must get back to Marigot before it turns dark. You can have an excellent Caribbean view. There are some great restaurants and you can dine as per your choice.
You can find surfers at some reachable shore in the Caribbean. Water sports freaks around the world rush to Barbados because of the Soup Bowl which is at Bathsheba. Even the champions/winners of water sports have been here and loved the friendly atmosphere, warm water and the uncrowded waves. Bathsheba is known for big thundering barrels and fast walls.
Surfers from round the world have loved to surf at the Soup Bowl in Bathsheba. This place is full with tourists in the month of November. The waves are perfect during this time of the year and the International Surfing Championship also takes place in November. Surfers just love the friendly atmosphere here and they rent bay houses and enjoy their stay.
St. Vincent has Shipping Bay and Lagoon Bay where there are good waves towards the windward side. A good surfing place can also be found at Trinidad on the east coast. The surfers enjoy surfing through out the day in the Caribbean.
If you wish to go skiing, visit the Water skiing at Ski Paradise. It is situated in Acapulco in Mexico. It has been actually rated by the Water Ski Magazine as the best ski site in the world. You can have a fabulous time here. It is good for everyone whether you are a beginner or a pro. It is the best place for water ski and other sport activities. You can find comfortable and nice accommodations here. What more, you may actually get instructions from some well know celebrities. Other than skiing, you can also enjoy sport fishing, tennis and golf here.
Acapulco has a great climate and an amazing night life. This city of a million people has some awesome beaches too. You will have the time of your life here with great skiing, amazing climate, food and people. You can also visit the Fuerte de San Diego which was built in 1616. It is a Spanish fort. In case you love adventure, hire a taxi and drive through the zigzag streets of the old town. You will see the ancient sites here.
Other than these top spots for surfing and skiing there are several other places too for water sports enthusiasts. Such vacations can be found anywhere on the West or the East coast. Such vacations are affordable and very enjoyable!
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