High School Swimming Lessons Dried Up?

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High School Swimming Lessons Dried Up?

No Comments 14 March 2011

Increasing concerns about the depleting global water supply, water scarcity, and drought in the Southwest might get high school students off the hook from taking the big dive in swimming class. Should high school deans and the Department of Education at large rethink requirements for swimming and other water sports due to water worries in the [...]

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The Evolution of Sui-Ren: Water Ninja Techniques

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The Evolution of Sui-Ren: Water Ninja Techniques

2 Comments 04 March 2011

Sui-ren is the ancient martial art form of ninja involving water. Ninjas were taught to disguise themselves in water, combat opponents in water, and ultimately to use water as an ally against any and all enemies. There are five distinct categories of how water was used by ninjas. The ninja used special boats called hasami bune [...]

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First Time Attendee Wins Ice Fishing Competition

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First Time Attendee Wins Ice Fishing Competition

No Comments 15 February 2011

“The 2011 Brainerd Jaycee Ice-Fishing Extravaganza (BJIE) was a success,” reported Mary Devine, BJIE marketing coordinator, in a follow-up interview with WaterWideWeb. “Nearly 10,000 tickets were sold and almost 12,000 people were on the ice this year. A grand total of 743 fish were caught,” said Devine. In a previous article published on 18 January 2011, [...]

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World’s Largest Wave Rider Discusses Surfing

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World’s Largest Wave Rider Discusses Surfing

2 Comments 12 February 2011

Oahu native Pete Cabrinha currently holds the Guinness World Record for surfing the largest wave ever. The 49 year-old Cabrinha has surfed since he was just 6 years-old, and he still catches the waves. In a telephone interview, Cabrinha told WaterWideWeb, “The day that I won the Billabong in 2004, I wasn’t out there pursuing a record. [...]

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Gone Fishin’ With Captain Joe Gonzalez

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Gone Fishin’ With Captain Joe Gonzalez

4 Comments 11 February 2011

Florida’s sport-fishing industry generates approximately $5.5 billion in local revenue. Renowned Miami fisherman Captain Joe Gonzalez told WaterWideWeb, “Revenue generated by any sports fishing is greater than any commercial fishery. People pay to fish with experts, purchase tackle, and for food and lodging.” Gonzalez is a “big fish” in Florida’s Biscayne Bay. The Captain has been [...]

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Fishing For a Cause in Minnesota

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Fishing For a Cause in Minnesota

No Comments 18 January 2011

The Brainerd Jaycee Ice Fishing Extravaganza (BJIE) kicks off its twenty-first annual ice fishing competition this Saturday, 22 January 2011 in Minnesota. The event began in 1990 by the Brainerd chapter of the United States Junior Chamber as an effort to empower youth, impact the local community, and support local charities. In the first year of [...]

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Surfs Up: Rip Curl 2010 Competition

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Surfs Up: Rip Curl 2010 Competition

1 Comment 22 October 2010

The Dream Tour, hosted by The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), just stopped in Supertubos, Portugal and is off to Middles, Puerto Rico next week. The Dream Tour is a series of world-wide surfing competitions which began in April of this year at Bells Beach, Australia and will end on November 11th in the Caribbean.

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Rafting

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Rafting

No Comments 01 October 2010

Did you know that today’s one of the most adventurous water sports was a fundamental means of transportation not so long ago? Initially, wooden logs were used for cargo transportation to the most unreachable areas; while today rubber inflated rafts are used for recreational purposes. White water rafting trips have become the adventurous experience par excellence, from the rivers of West Virginia to North Carolina, it is a fun group activity for those who love water sports.

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Cave Diving

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Cave Diving

No Comments 10 September 2010

Diving is a water sport unique in its kind, enabling a human being to become part of the underwater universe, morphing with fish and dolphins. This fascinating universe generously opens it doors to divers every years. For many already experienced divers that acquire a certain familiarity with the sea, underwater caves are the apogee of the underwater experience, where fear mixes with a great dose of curiosity and reverence.

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Sailing

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Sailing

1 Comment 20 August 2010

Sailing can simply be defined as a ship using the force of the wind to glide on water. What use to be a sport of the upper class society has now become a leisure activity that is also accessible to water lovers who want to enjoy an adventurous experience. Sailing camps are spread all over the country, and this sport seems to be gaining popularity amongst the youngest ocean lovers.

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