Since performing water sports may contribute to maintaining a balanced healthy lifestyle, even under current COVID-19 pandemic if you take proper precautions, do not take these for granted. + Whether you love water sports and expect to get back on track at some point or find these recreations intriguing but need to be induced to start engaging in such, an outdoors mindset and a plan are key to get going. If you identify with any of the above, you may like following some of the tips listed below.

Pointers to Set the Track for Water Sports Planning:

1) Take a walk on photographic memory lane

See pictures of your water sports escapes. Notice how you feel when looking at these images. Try to remember how you felt when engaging in these activities and identify your favorite or most cherishable ones.

2) Contact your buddies

Talk about your experiences with family members, friends or acquaintances who were your partners at these events. It is always great to revive good memories.

3) Read about water sports that catch your attention

Whether you like kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, diving, paddleboarding, bodyboarding, surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing, read articles about the amusements you prefer. You might get motivated and start searching for places in your country of residence where you can perform any of those recreations.

4) Make a hobby out of water sports (for the first time or again)

Do a list of diverse types of sports you would like to do at bodies of water, and reserve at least one day per month to do one of these in your country of residence. Verify any required training and gear, ask for recommendations about places where you can enjoy these recreations or read about them in specialized magazines or websites or other information resources. If you end up loving a particular activity, you can turn it into a hobby.

Those aficionados who want to get back on track on a water sport, start saving the dates to follow the routine you used to.

5) Get the adequate gear

Check if you have or need to purchase clothing and other gear for the applicable water sport. Even if you have already carried out this activity, verify if a piece of your wardrobe and any equipment or effect should be replaced. If you will perform the recreation for the first time, read about recommended outfits in specialized magazines or websites or other information resources, or request suggestions from experts or aficionados.

Let bodies of water and their ecosystems as well your interests be your inspiration for water sports planning at your country of residence. Take the first step to spark diversion along with nature. +

+ Note: We suggest verifying which water sports you may perform subject to applicable government authorities’ rules in view of COVID-19 pandemic. Please read the “tips” subsection of this article, summarizing some precautionary measures to take.