Our readers often email us and ask which are the best ways to enjoy a good soaking and where to go. So we've added some exciting water sports you can enjoy nearby or on holiday.

Get Soaked

Water sports will get you wet, it often is part of their appeal. That is why they are called "water" sports.

Wet clothing is part of many water sports. It gives them the exciting edge at times. Be it adventure sports, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, you probably won't do it just in swimwear. The key to enjoyment is comfortable clothing like the snorkeling outfit shown here.

The thrill of trying to stay dry against the odds, of not knowing if and when you get soaked, this makes the difference in many water sports. It starts with playing in the shore break and reaches to bunjee jumping above a river or the speed and splashes of canoeing or catamaran sailing.

Sports Sections

Some sections are very detailed, others are just summaries with scope to grow as and when we come across new material.

The research section shares some experiments to find out what effect clothes have on your swimming training. Scientists found out that swimmers, swimming at the same speed, consume more oxygen when swimming fully clothed than when wearing a traditional swimsuit (Andersen, 1960). Try it in your local pool.