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• Clothing   1
  Bikinis and shorts were what most swimwear was all about for a long time.
  
  • Advice   2
    Sooner or later, you will be faced a sudden swim during your watersports.
    
    • Glossary   3
      For fun on the beach or in the pool you want quick drying clothes.
      
    • Care Tips   4
      Smart people rinse their clothes under a flowing shower.
      
    • Fabrics   5
      Every year waterproof clothing gets better.
      
    • Hoods   6
      A hood is an essential part of any proper watersports kit.
      
    • Layers   7
      Dress for immersion.
      
    • Pools   8
      Ask the pool management what their dress code is.
      
    • Shower Test   9
      Find out if your poncho or rainwear is waterproof.
      
    • Wet out   10
      A wet out occurs when your rain gear stops venting perspiration.
      
    • Windchill   11
      Wind can chill you out quickly when you're wet and exposed.
      

  • Anoraks   12
    Anoraks are a good compromise between bulk and versatility.
    
    • Adventure   13
      Long cagoules are close to the ultimate rain protection.
      
    • Canoeing   14
      Cags are essentially spray tops.
      
    • Saunasuit   15
      Swimming in your sweatsuit will burn more calories.
      
    • Short Sleeve   16
      Fashionable and lightweight for fun in and around water.
      
    • Snowsuit   17
      This silky soft nylon suit is the cat's pyjamas.
      
    • Tuiliq   18
      A tuiliq is like having a paddle jacket, spray skirt and hood all rolled into one.
      
    • Windshirt   19
      Windshirts (aka Golf Tops) can reduce wind chill.
      

  • Overalls   20
    These one-piece suits cover your whole body.
    
    • Dinghysuit   21
      The dinghy suit gives sufficient protection.
      
    • Jumpsuit   22
      
    • Spraysuit   23
      This is an ideal spray suit for dinghy sailors.
      
    • Swim Test   24
      This is important for your enjoyment when you go out on adventures.
      

  • Pants   25
    This is a comparative review of tracksuit bottoms and jogging pants.
    
    • Beach   26
      Beach pants feel and fit like surf shorts.
      
    • Bibs   27
      
    • Boat   28
      If you really want a substantial improvement over just using an umbrella.
      
    • Cargo   29
      The thin fabric gets wet fast but dries quickly.
      
    • Jeans   30
      Express your individuality with classic denim swimwear for sun safety and more modesty.
      
    • Kilts   31
      Unbifurcated garments are a proud tradition in many societies.
      
    • Thai Pants   32
      Wear a T-shirt with these pants for a typical Thai swimming outfit.
      

  • Ponchos   33
    
    • First Look   34
      On this page are brief reports about ponchos or rain capes.
      
    • Army   35
      Army ponchos open many possibilities for wet fun adventures.
      
    • Bivvy Bag   36
      The bivvy bag poncho is unique with its ingenious design and flexible functions.
      
    • Cycling Capes   37
      A cycling rain cape is excellent for touring or commuting.
      
    • Fashion Capes   38
      
    • Hiking Capes   39
      Hiking in the rain can be great fun.
      
    • Shelter   40
      Get your poncho as big as you can, if you want to use it as a shelter.
      
    • Swimming   41
      Army ponchos come in really useful on an amphibian wilderness trek.
      

  • Shirts   42
    Smart folks do their watersports in style and wear comfy swim shirts.
    
    • Hoodie   43
      For swimmers with sensitive skin hooded swim shirts offer complete coverage.
      
    • Rashguard   44
      Rash guards avoid the rash a wetsuit could cause.
      
    • Sport Shirt   45
      In warm weather sports clothes are ideal.
      
    • Tankini   46
      In warm weather tank tops are popular for beach games.
      
    • Watershirt   47
      Watershirts are similar to swim shirts but loose fitting.
      

  • Sportswear   48
    Always wear a T-shirt when you go swimming like the cool kids do.
    
    • Hoodie   49
      In hot weather wet cotton has a cooling effect.
      
    • Jogging Suit   50
      Not just for sofa surfers.
      
    • Onesie   51
      The adult onesie has evolved.
      
    • Sweatshirt   52
      In warm weather sweatshirts are ideal for adventure swimming.
      
    • Tracksuit   53
      If your sports involve swimming in clothes consider an unlined tracksuit.
      

  • Sun Protection   54
    Many swimmers find that sunscreen isn't always enough.
    
    • Frequent Questions   55
      Sun safe swimwear is an alternative to sunscreens.
      
    • Ponchos   56
      For sun protection a new style of poncho is available.
      
    • Swimsuits   57
      Swimsuits are much more effective than sunscreens.
      
    • Towels   58
      Use it on the beach to dry off.
      
    • Toxic Sunscreen   59
      Protect the coral reef and wear clothes instead of sun lotion.
      

  • Swimwear   60
    One piece swimsuits have many advantages.
    
    • Fabrics   61
      Many swimsuits lose their firmness over time.
      
    • Diveskin   62
      A diveskin gives you a layer of protection against harmful elements.
      
    • Jammers   63
      Jammers look like compression shorts or bicycle shorts.
      
    • Shorty   64
      A variation of the swim shirt is the shorty or sunsuit.
      
    • Stingersuits   65
      These lightweight full body swimsuits are great for swimming in warm waters.
      
    • Tights   66
      Swim tights are exceptionally comfortable and fast-drying.
      
    • Trisuit   67
      Trisuits offer perfect freedom of movement while swimming.
      
    • Wetsuits   68
      Wetsuits are relatively inexpensive neoprene suits.
      

• Adventure   69
  You will definitely get wet and possibly muddy.
  
  • Hiking   70
    When it rains you can experience nature at its gentle side.
    
    • Clothing   71
      Forget all your fancy expensive gear.
      
    • Rain Forest Hike   72
      Contrary to popular belief the best time for hiking is the rainy season.
      
    • River Hiking   73
      River hiking is a combination of trekking and canyoning, while often swimming along the river.
      
    • Thunderstorms   74
      Each year lightning claims many lives or causes injuries.
      

  • Summer Camp   75
    Adventure Centres are cool.
    
    • Parties   76
      They set the buffet up in a way that we had to get across the pool.
      
    • Rituals   77
      During the pool parties a few rituals and ceremonies were created by the guests.
      
    • Survival   78
      Swimming in clothes was a new experience for many students.
      
    • Beach   79
      Joey reminded us to bring a change of clothes (or two) and some windproof tops.
      
    • Canoe   80
      The wet jogging suit weighed a lot as I climbed back into the boat.
      
    • Climb   81
      I was told to put the hood up before I descended into the waterfall.
      
    • Mud   82
      In our soaking wet heavy clothes that was quite a challenge.
      
    • Rain   83
      It was exciting to see so many people jump into the lake.
      
    • Weekend   84
      Nico dived in and swam a few warm-up lengths.
      

  • Your Stories   85
    
    • Lake Trip   86
      I got up this morning eager to go on a long hike.
      
    • Rice Fields   87
      Traditional wet-rice farming requires a great deal of physical labour.
      

• Beach   88
  Sea swimming differs a lot from regular indoor or outdoor swimming.
  
  • Fun Sports   89
    The beach is the goto place for lots of wet fun.
    
    • Beach Ball   90
      Beach ball games are fun with your friends in the water.
      
    • Float Pack   91
      A water crossing adventure is good wet fun for two people.
      
    • Rockpooling   92
      This can be a lot of fun.
      
    • Swimming   93
      Our adventures are not focused on competition.
      
    • Walking on Water   94
      Walking on water is a new extreme sport.
      
    • Workout   95
      The beach workout helps develop skills for life.
      

  • Jobs   96
    Beach staff make sure everyone has a good time.
    
    • Beach Rental   97
      The beach shop rents out floats (truck tires) to beach visitors.
      
    • Boat Hire   98
      Sailing boats take visitors to different beaches or nearby islands.
      
    • Jetski Hire   99
      Get prepared for the adrenaline surge you've been sitting tight for.
      

  • Snorkeling   100
    Face down in the water and breathing through a short tube.
    
    • Clothes   101
      The most hazardous element to snorkellers is the sun.
      
    • Masks   102
      Full-face snorkel masks have only been around for a few years.
      
    • Pool Practice   103
      Pool training is a fun way to get familiar with your snorkeling kit.
      

  • Surfing   104
    Modern-day surfers mostly ride a wave standing up on a surfboard.
    
    • Bodyboarding   105
      There several different ways to ride a bodyboard.
      
    • Kitesurfing   106
      Kiteboarders harness the power of the wind with a large controllable power kite.
      
    • Stand Up SUP   107
      Nearly every body of water has become a playground for standup paddlers.
      
    • Windsurfing   108
      At one time referred to as "surfing's ginger haired cousin".
      

• Boats   109
  In this section we share with you some useful stuff about boats.
  
  • Banana Boats   110
    Going on a banana boat is a fantastic experience.
    
  • Canoe   111
    Paddling your way through the wilderness can be a wonderful opportunity.
    
    • Basic Training   112
      Some paddle schools train you in a swimming pool first.
      
    • Camping   113
      A canoe trip requires teamwork and a positive attitude.
      
    • Capsize   114
      Look forward to a few capsizes during your canoeing trips.
      
    • Thailand   115
      During the rainy season it is not so hot.
      
    • Wet Trip   116
      One day we decided to go back to the lake we used to swim in before..
      

  • Jet Ski   117
    Surfers use jet skis to get to waves.
    
  • Kayak   118
    You will get somewhat wet from the water that drops off the paddle.
    
    • Basic Training   119
      Come prepared for getting soaked and have a lot of fun.
      
    • Eskimo Roll   120
      To roll your boat up again is an essential skill to save time or even your life.
      
    • Hand Roll   121
      Hand rolling is a method of righting a capsized kayak without using a paddle.
      
    • Rescues   122
      Rescue trainings can be great fun when you practice them with your friends.
      
    • Wet Entry   123
      There are two ways to get into your boat when you're in open water.
      
    • Wet Exit   124
      It is natural for you to feel some apprehension and excitement before to your first wet exit.
      

  • Sailing   125
    Being close to the water, and often in it, is a refreshing experience.
    
    • Dinghy   126
      This is the real sailing watersport, full of action and excitement.
      
    • Bareboat   127
      You rent a boat and skipper it yourself.
      
    • Flotilla   128
      The Ionian Islands of Greece remain the top spot for flotilla sailing.
      
    • Watersports Centre   129
      While out on the water our dry clothes soon got a bit too hot.
      

• Run   130
  "Running is a watersport?" you may ask.
  
  • Clothing   131
    Running can be a great experience if your clothing fits well.
    
  • Adventure   132
    Adventure Racing is a multi-sport team challenge.
    
    • Beach Running   133
      Running on the beach varies a bit from cross country or mud running events.
      
    • Cross Country   134
      Teams of runners compete on a course over open or rough terrain.
      
    • Obstacles   135
      Obstacle courses teach you some useful skills as you prepare for a mud run.
      
    • Orienteering   136
      Orienteering is a running sport involving navigation with a map and compass.
      
    • Rain Running   137
      A rainy day can be the most comfortable day of all.
      
    • Sprietlopen   138
      This water game from the Netherlands is all about balance.
      

  • Biking   139
    Mountain bikers have enormous fun chasing down mudtrails.
    
    • Motocross   140
      This is a seriously muddy game, not just for the riders.
      

  • Mud Run   141
    If you're looking for a different thrill, take part in a Mud Run.
    
    • Preparation   142
      Before you lace up your clean and tidy running shoes, read these tips.
      
    • Race Day   143
      Join a team or find a partner to run with.
      
    • Reader Story   144
      Just after my 16th birthday I took part in a mud run for the first time.
      

  • Survival Run   145
    A battle against the elements (water, cold, wind, etc.) in a natural area.
    
    • History   146
      

• Swim   147
  Clothes add greater realism to your swimming and lifesaving practice.
  
  • Skills   148
    You can swim a lot faster with the same effort.
    
    • Backstroke   149
      Survival backstroke can get you out of trouble without using too much energy.
      
    • Breaststroke   150
      Lifeguards use breaststroke when approaching casualties.
      
    • Front Crawl   151
      Front crawl is the fastest swimming style to quickly reach a casualty.
      
    • Sidestroke   152
      Sidestroke is used for towing casualties.
      
    • Travel Stroke   153
      The travel stroke is rarely taught outside the military.
      

  • Fitness   154
    Swimming pools are a safe alternative to repetitive gym training.
    
    • Warm Up   155
      Warm-ups should begin with an in-pool aerobic session.
      
    • Aqua Cycling   156
      This is one of the more interesting aqua sports at the moment.
      
    • Aqua Jogging   157
      Aquajogging is a very good form of exercise for beginners who want to get fit.
      
    • Aqua Tai Chi   158
      Water Tai Chi (Ai Chi) is water exercise and relaxation program.
      
    • Aqua Yoga   159
      Aqua Yoga is a new way to enjoy a low-impact aquatic exercise.
      
    • Aquarobics   160
      Aqua aerobics is the best way to get a fit body.
      
    • Water Walking   161
      Trekking through pools of water higher than your waist is a lost but not forgotten fitness skill.
      

  • Games   162
    Enjoy these games in your swimming group or lifesaving class.
    
    • Warm Up Fun   163
      Here are some exciting fun games.
      
    • Ball Games   164
      Use these wild games towards the end of a training session.
      
    • Challenges   165
      Working together in a group to solve problems is a useful skill.
      
    • Pool Tag   166
      On this page we show you a few variations of the basic pool tag game.
      
    • Relays   167
      Whenever your group needs some motivation or seems to get a bit too cold.
      

  • Jobs   168
    Pool attendants provide a safe, clean, and fun swimming environment.
    
    • Lifeguard   169
      The local pool was looking for part-time lifeguards.
      
    • Pool Boy   170
      My business takes me to many swimming pools nearby.
      
    • Resort   171
      I worked as a pool attendant at a wellness resort hotel.
      
    • Survival Coach   172
      Teaching survival skills is important, but often neglected by leisure centres or swimming clubs.
      
    • Swim Teacher   173
      Swimming teachers help people of all ages and abilities to develop swimming skills and techniques.
      

  • Parties   174
    The thrill is that you wear comfy casual clothes in the water.
    
    • Clothes   175
      Bring several outfits so you can change into dry clothes a few times during the party.
      
    • Dress Code   176
      A pool party is more fun if you set a simple dress code.
      

  • Swim Camp   177
    At the end of each academic year my sports university organises Swim Camp.
    
    • Packing Tips   178
      Pack your bag early and refine it as you pick up more ideas.
      
    • Party   179
      My brother Felix had told me about the wild parties.
      
    • Basic Survival   180
      We were meant to get used to swimming in clothes.
      
    • Lifesaving   181
      Lifesaving clearly is a contact sport.
      
    • Morning Run   182
      One by one we ran along the wooden jetty and jumped into the lake.
      
    • Swim Training   183
      Every day before breakfast we enjoyed our social morning swim.
      

  • Waterpark   184
    They were looking for pool staff to assist the lifeguards.
    
    • First Day   185
      Prompt customer service is important to good leisure centres and water parks.
      
    • Slides   186
      This water park has three staff members on each slide.
      
    • Swimming Lessons   187
      Each lesson takes about 40 minutes with extra time for questions and answers.
      

  • Your Stories   188
    In this section you find some of the best water sport stories from our readers.
    
    • Boris   189
      Boris likes to swim in his clothes whenever a pool is available.
      
    • Dunk Tank   190
      I climbed up on the seat and let my friends dunk me a few times.
      
    • Jason   191
      This story is fiction, just so you know before you read it.
      
    • Jesse   192
      Jesse is one of our more enthusiastic readers and contributors.
      
    • Justin   193
      Justin always wanted to go to pool parties.
      
    • Ralph   194
      It was around 6pm when we dressed up for going out on the lake.
      

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