Kayaking – the opportunity to challenge yourself (Part 1)

Kayaking is an exciting water sport that give you the opportunity to challenge yourself. In the following article, we will learn about this interesting water sport!

Kayak is the name for a small and narrow boat, invented and first used by the Eskimos living in the cold sub-arctic about 4000 years ago. Like most conventional boats, a kayak also has a deck, divided into one or more cockpits. Kayaks are also operated based on the human force acting on the paddle system.

However, the biggest difference of the kayak is that the deck is covered by a hard waterproof deck, which prevents water from being splashed or spilled from outside, wetting the operator.

Kayaking is an exciting water sport that give you the opportunity to challenge yourself

In the Inuktitut language of the Eskimos, kayak means “hunter’s boat”. Through the name alone, we can understand the purpose that the Eskimos used this boat, right? They use kayaks mainly for hunting in lakes, rivers, and even in the calm coastal regions of the North Atlantic, Arctic Ocean, North Pacific, and Bering Seas.

Types of kayaks

1. Traditional kayak

In kayaking, the earliest kayaks in the history of human civilization are divided into three categories, corresponding to the three largest cradles that gave birth to kayaks including Baidarkas, East Greenland, and West Greenland.

The common point of these 3 traditional kayaks is that the core of the boat is made from the wooden trunk (Western Alaska) or the maxilla (East Inuit), covered with the thick skin of some animals such as seals, Antelope…

The Kayak is a relatively small and narrowboat, fully maneuvered, designed primarily to be propelled by hand paddles. Traditional kayaks have a deck and one or more cockpits, with one paddle for each seat.

These traditional kayaks are often made based on the boat owner’s body size. The boat length is usually three times the boat owner’s outstretched arm’s length, while the width is measured by the sum of the width of the hips with two hand fists.

The most attractive water sports and activities to enjoy in Bali (Part 1)

There are plenty of favorite water sports to enjoy in Bali. In addition to swimming and scuba diving, visitors to Bali who are addicted to thrilling games can also participate in activities of high-speed rowing boat windsurfing, to experience the wind blowing moments, and even many other exciting activities waiting for you on this magical island!

Surfing

Surfing is the main activity exploited in most resorts at famous beaches such as Kuta. Meanwhile, the challenging coral reefs are mainly concentrated around the Bukit peninsula.

Alternatively, we can also try the seabed trekking experience to explore the amazing underwater scenes in Bali – this activity is exploited on Nusa Lembongan Island. Here are the best water sports activities in Bali to please you.

Undeniably, surfing is a sport that has led to an increase in the number of visitors to Kuta, making it Bali’s most popular beach. Besides, elite surfers from all over the world find the perfect waves on all beaches in Bali, challenges around the Bukit peninsula, or sandy beaches.

Black Medewi and Canggu Surfing are at the top of the list of the best underwater activities for visitors to enjoy around Bali’s seas. Though, there are different types of wave rides for travelers of all levels, including windsurfing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. There is also a short wave riding service for visitors who are first exposed to the water sport.

Stand Up Paddle

Stand Up Paddle is the main activity exploited in most resorts at famous beaches

Often referred to simply as SUP – short for Stand Up Paddle, standing boating is another form of wave riding in Bali, a fun and popular form of people. With its special design, the boat deck allows you to stand firmly upright, while a paddle allows you to cruise at your desired speed.

Why is kayaking attracting so many young people?

Originating from the Eskimo Aboriginal people, Kayaking is now becoming a form of modern sports experience.

Kayaking is becoming a sport attracting many young people to participate

This sport gives players a very unique experience, sometimes facing the ferocity of a fierce waterfall, sometimes letting yourself float along the calm water, enjoying nature in many different levels of emotions. Kayaking is like an addictive food for all the active young people who have ever tried it.

The first Eskimos Kayaks

Kayak has a small structure, slim for 1 person to sit, and can be used entirely by human power. Initially, Kayaks were used by Eskimo fishermen to hunt for seahorses and whales. But over time, Kayaks developed into a popular sport in today’s modern world.

Gentle relaxation with the fun of kayaking on the river

Taking a break from working hours, studying stress, or simply finding a sense of relaxation, many young people come to enjoy kayaking on the river. The posture of sitting on the boat is also somewhat different, you are located close to the water surface, so you can easily feel the flutter of each wave or the passing wind on the river’s surface.

Kayaking on the river – a hobby of young people

The interesting point of Kayak is that you can immerse yourself in the sky and uniquely watch the natural landscape. Players can row out to the middle of the river by themselves or sneak into each corner, explore the river in their way, or simply enjoy the feeling of peace.

Kayaking on the river has become a hobby of young people

Conquering nature with kayaking

Plunging on the fast-flowing waterfalls, swinging through each rock, and struggling with the fierce waves are impressive images that remind people of Kayak. Mon adventure sports not only challenge the player’s courage but also helps them train perseverance, calm decision-making process situations correctly.

The attraction of Kayak over the falls is also that players have the feeling of conquering nature when overcoming a fierce wave, just as when they overcome a challenge in life.

Kayak also has a lot of health benefits

Not only that, but kayaking also helps players get supple health, a more ideal body because rowing movements increase the strength and endurance of the muscles in the arms, legs, abdomen, chest. Kayaking also helps burn excess fat for you to have a more perfect body and prevent some diseases of the bones and joints.

Learn about the origin and popularity of rowing (Part 2)

The subjects trained here will learn how to access world-standard training equipment, get acquainted with the coach, meals, how to exercise, and invest actively in the subject. Now, South Africa also has up to 3 factories producing equipment for this sport.

With these efforts, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Africa had up to 5 countries competing at the planet’s biggest sporting event including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Egypt, Cameroon, and Kenya.

Talking about the formation of the Rowing Federation in the countries from the early days, the President of the Egyptian Rowing Federation said, the Egyptian Rowing Federation was established in 1907 and became a member of FISA in 1925.

With a wealth of experience and longevity attached to this sport, up to now, this Federation has 30 boat racing clubs with more than 1,000 great rowers. And as one of the first countries to develop Rowing, Egypt also wishes to further promote the development of this sport in many countries around the world.

Mr. Khaled Zein Eldin is extremely optimistic about the potential for Rowing in the African region when he announced that there will be more African representatives present at Olympics London in 2012. It is affirmative and also the determination of those who love this sport in Africa.

The benefits of rowing

As with other sports, rowing can be very beneficial in enhancing and enhancing your health. Athletes mostly have to use the muscles of the whole body when rowing, especially the muscles of the arms, back, and legs, and combining the limbs together.

It can be said that rowing is the most demanding subject of all

It can be said that rowing is the most demanding subject of all. So, when rowing, you will be exercising and moving in almost every muscle, thereby helping you to have supple and comprehensive health.

A team water sport

This is one of the five water sports, practiced in groups, requiring very high teamwork skills. All members of the team must understand, rhythm, and coordinate smoothly and accurately in each action to bring the boat as quickly as possible to the destination.

Currently, rowing has become a quite popular sport, attracting many young people to participate. Not only learned sailing skills but also strengthened the body, feeling very interesting when surfing on the water.

Learn about the origin and popularity of rowing (Part 1)

Rowing is a sport that many people enjoy. This sport has its origins in ancient Egypt, using fast, strong and definitive paddles to propel the boat across the water. For this sport, people take race time to judge achievements and set records.

Appeared very early at the first Olympic Games in 1896. Through many organizations, this water sport has very strict competition rules and is a subject that attracts many spectators in the Olympics

The origins

As a popular traditional sport in Western countries, rowing was spread from Egypt to Greece and Rome in ancient culture. With the passage of time, this sport became familiar to the people of the land of mist in the 17th and 18th centuries.

By the 19th century, rowing became a popular sport in Europe and its influence. Its effects began to spread to the Americas. Up to this point, rowing has had a worldwide influence as a widely developed discipline in many African countries.

By the 19th century, rowing became a popular sport in Europe

President of the African rowing Federation, Africa’s regional representative in the International Rowing Federation (FISA), Khaled Zein Eldin said that when he was elected President, only four African countries had imported. However, up to now, there are more than 25 countries. That figure shows the fast growth rate and the influence of rowing in Africa.

Among African countries with rowing, Zimbabwe is considered to be a veteran country while Tunisia and Algeria are the two with the best performance. This movement to develop this sport can be seen in Africa very well.

The Africa Championship was first held in Cairo in 1993 with the participation of three countries, but now there are more than 10 participating countries.

In South Africa, rowing is also becoming a school activity. The School rowing championships in South Africa have also attracted the attention of numerous interested people. South Africa has built a professional rowing Academy with the goal of winning the Olympic gold medal.

Underwater pole dance as a new trend of aerobics

When combining two kinds of water and tied together, a new sport was born, promising to bring health benefits from old to young, which is the underwater pole dancing trend.

For a long time, water sport has attracted many people, especially women, because it helps them improve their slim shape without the joints being under as much pressure as when exercising on land.

Now, when these underwater aerobics combined with the well-designed poles in the swimming pool has formed a new type of exercise called AquaPole, the fever of underwater pole dancing. So what additional benefits will it bring to the practitioner?

The origin of AquaPole concept

The AquaPole concept originated in Italy and has now spread to Australia. The 2.2m long pillars are firmly plugged into circular metal bases positioned on the pool floor, providing the practitioner with a great, enjoyable run while showing off in the water.

The strength of the column and the water-resistance accompanying body activity helps the practitioner strengthen the muscles, strengthen the back muscles as well as stimulate the development of muscles while some parts are subtle like joints, cartilage is not as badly affected as in normal exercise without water.

In particular, this domestic gymnastics is suitable for all ages and all difficulty levels, which is a big difference compared to pure ground pole dancing. The trend is growing strongly among young people.

In the past, domestic aerobics was considered only for the old and the old or just the performance repertoire. In the water environment, the human body floats in a gravityless way, so there is almost no difference between a 10-year-old or a 90-year-old, and both sexes have the same health benefits.

AquaPole’s interesting appeal also comes from the fact that the practitioner can perform movements that are not easy to do with a pole in the ground. For example, in the water, you can hold the column and pull your ankles up to your ears with ease and flexibility.

For those who can hold their breath for a long time in the water, without being too reckless, they can still perform difficult but beautiful, flexible movements, which are only reserved for professional pole dancers on the dry.

Otherwise, if you want to train your body purely, you just need to keep your head out of the water to perform basic sticking movements, if you drop your hand in the water, there is no danger.

Challenging yourself to row over Ayung waterfall in Bali (Part 2)

The Ayung River where your adventurous journey takes place will witness to all of your emotions happening here during the waterfall. It will bring varied emotions, from excitement to anxiety, fear to happiness, quiet to surprise. And the end of the adventure journey will be a song with the screams containing all levels of emotions.

The joy of successful landing

Rowing over the Ayung waterfall is water sport that brings people together in all relationships, from friends, colleagues to relatives, and ending this experience is a feeling of great satisfaction and.

Ayung waterfall rowing tour

If you are familiar with a Bali with a clear beach or ancient temples, coming to the Ayung waterfall rowing tour, you will be surprised at a different Bali with majestic waterfalls, where there are adventure games that create extreme excitement.

Ayung River is the longest and most beautiful river in Bali, possessing a beautiful waterfall, two banks of tropical forests, and harmonious gorges like an eye-catching feng shui picture. Currently, the Ayung waterfall rowing 1-day tour has become the choice of many tourists who love nature and adventure games.

You will be picked up at your hotel, then follow a new air-conditioned vehicle that takes you through majestic waterfalls, lush rainforests, lush terraced fields, high cliffs, and canyons spectacular together with wild animals and the exotic flora of the island.

Go to the rafting place, you get changed and pick up the rafting equipment, professional guides will introduce correct rafting techniques and safety rules, pay attention. Ayung waterfall rowing experience usually lasts about 1 hour, enough for you to feel the water, challenge with heart-stopping slides.

After that, you are allowed to rest and recharge with a great buffet of local dishes and view of the lush green terraces, then shower and return to the hotel. If you have time or on a self-sufficient trip, do not miss the chance to wander the river town of Ubud, surrounded by beautiful rice fields and mountains.

You can conveniently visit the colorful souvenir shops, drop steps on the long steps leading to the temple, watch the sunset on the cliff facing the sea.

A basic guide to familiarize yourself with kayaking (Part 1)

Easy to play and fun to paddle, the kayak takes you to explore the new and vast underwater world. With this interesting water sport, you can find yourself floating on the water with starfish, slowly surfing an oasis filled with flowers and leaves, or dropping your soul amid the ocean waves.

Are you ready to depart there? This article gives you useful advice from experienced experts.

BEFORE DEPARTURE

You will have a more enjoyable and safer time underwater, with some important navigation and sailing skills on the back.

Before starting a boat trip, make sure you have practiced the necessary skills. Prepare as best you can, sailing in safe water, light winds, and airy traffic.

Speeding up so the boat capsizes situation doesn’t become a life-threatening situation. Without the right clothes, falling into cold water, or even cool water can pose a real threat to hypothermia.

Are you ready to go further? Always thoughtful planning before the trip, carefully considering the skill level of everyone in the delegation. When the day of the trip is approaching, check the weather. Updated changes in natural conditions, including wind speed and direction, water temperature, wave height, and tidal current strength. Read more about trip planning here.

ADJUSTMENT OF BOAT

A properly adapted kayak makes you more comfortable and more efficient sailing. Maintain the following 3 points of contact.

The waist section is close to the back seat. Sit in the cockpit and adjust the backseat to sit upright, or lean slightly forward.

The foot is on the pedal, the steering wheel controls. Adjust the pedal according to the length of the foot, keeping the knees slightly bent.

Knees have strong contact with both sides of the cockpit. Once you are above the water, this is how you will control the swaying motion of the boat.

Do not insert yourself too tightly into the boat. The seats only need to fit snugly enough to handle the boat, and they should be large enough for you to get out easily if the need arises.

The necessary accessories to prepare before diving (Part 2)

Wet suit

There are many models and thicknesses. Different wet suits are suitable for insulation both in cold water 10 degrees C and warm water 30 degrees C.

Drysuit

The drysuit isolates you from water to make you dry. It is the warmest diving suit, used only to dive under cold water below 10 degrees Celsius.

Depending on where you are going and your personal needs, choose an outfit that suits your weather and body measurements.

5. Snorkeling dive

You can only hold your breath for up to 5 minutes. Therefore, snorkeling is a good accessory when you are diving. The snorkel is used to breathe when you are lying face down on the water without lifting your head. The first time he uses it before diving, he takes him in and bends his face into the water to breathe.

Once you get used to it, you want to dive and start diving. While diving, do not breathe in your mouth because the tube is currently filled with water or it will choke immediately as you drink water. Using the snorkel, you will be very comfortable and excited when the roof when observing the ocean world continuously without having to look up and down again.

6. Scuba diving

Scuba diving knives mainly used for cutting, digging. Not be considered diving knives as a weapon. The purpose of using a knife during a dive is when diving if caught in a rope (which may be a fishing line, the boat’s lanyard is broken or left in the sea) that is tangled and difficult to remove or cannot remove. Use it to cut the string.

7. Some extra scuba diving gear

In addition to the necessary items above, you can also equip yourself with some other accessories if needed such as gloves, socks, hoods, pressure gauges, heart rate. This function keeps warm and regulates body temperature or checks the health warning itself under the necessary conditions.

Besides, accessories that need more if you intend to dive deep are scuba diving watches, oxygen tanks, wires… to ensure safety for yourself.

Above is the first book for those who intend to participate in scuba diving. This is a discipline that brings a new feeling, enriching people’s pressured lives. However, when participating in this subject, you need the knowledge to ensure your safety and have an effective diving trip. Have fun with this interesting water sport!

Diving experience from experts that you need to remember (Part 1)

Here is the diving experience from experts that you should know when taking up this water sport.

Firstly, it is necessary to mention the diving sport that is popular around the world, which is mostly used by the rich because the cost is quite expensive. However, with the expansion of the scale as well as the participation of retailers, it is much easier and cheaper to join this sport.

Scuba diving is not just a water sport like swimming, scuba diving is a majestic process of exploring nature, attracting a large number of participants. However, because this sport has unforeseen risks, when participating in this sport, you should pay attention to the experiences summarized and shared by Water Pro below:

For beginners

Beginners are often inexperienced, most of which are simple cruises under the supervision of professional scuba divers. Diving time is about 15 – 30 minutes to visit the beautiful scenes under the sea and put into tourism.

In this case, the player is almost as entertained as the terrestrial amusement. Instead of sightseeing and breathing the air through the nose, then with this scuba diving game, you need to breathe through your mouth and look at the landscape through the Water Pro waterproof diving goggles.

In fact, for those who just play said that maybe it was too satisfied to have just been sightseeing, just have photos to save as a souvenir does not need to pay much attention. As long as you listen carefully to the instructions of the manager is completely assured to play because there is a rescue team available to assist when needed.

However, if you want to become a professional gamer, you need to pay attention to a lot of things.

First, have to find yourself a professional guide. Ideally, you should sign up to any club, and of course – Water Pro always welcomes new members if you want to join, do not hesitate to register today.