Posts Tagged ‘Adventure sports’

Getting more out of….Dinghy Sailing

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Test drive a dinghy - before you buy

If you are considering buying a dinghy (new or second hand) you’ll need to choose a class of dinghy. This decision will be dependent on the type of dinghy that you are looking for.

There are many types of dinghy such as:

  1. Car portable - such as Toppers
  2. One person dinghies - such as One man Lasers

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Whitewater Rafting… where to go

Friday, June 5th, 2009

You can stay local or go worldwide - it all depends on how much fun and excitement you can handle?

You can stay (relatively) local in Europe or USA or you can spoil yourself and head for the big rivers (usually below the big mountains). … click to read more …

Whitewater Rafting … getting started…

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

For most people white water rafting is a once in a lifetime experience

So don’t worry if you’ve never been rafting before. You don’t need any previous experience… … read more …

Whitewater Rafting - age, safety and river grading

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

What risks are there with Whitewater Rafting, and what do River Grades tell you?

All river rapids are graded according to an international (albeit sometimes rough) standard. The maximum grade of 6 is considered unrunnable…

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Skiing … holidays on the cheap

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Skiing can be reasonably cheap

However there are lots of components to the cost of a skiing holiday. Here’s a list of things you can do to minimise your expense:

As a beginner you don’t need the big ski areas of
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Canoeing… why?

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

It’s Friday. It’s an hour or two after lunch, it’s been a long hard week at work

, but you’re cheered by the knowledge that the start of the weekend is in sight.

It’s Saturday. It’s an hour or two after lunch, you’re back on the water almost regretfully having found an idyllic spot to relax and picnic.

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Whitewater Rafting… why?

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Do it for the adrenalin rush!
Lean forward as far as you can and plant your paddle ahead of you. Keep each foot firmly jammed under the gaps between the inflatable dinghy’s wall and floor. And put your back into it!

Bungee Jumping… why?

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Bungee Jumping (also spelt Bungy Jumping) - why on earth would you do it?

How come that man is smiling?

Okay, is it the feeling of standing on that