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Water Sports Feature Writer: Bruce Iliff

Old Mother Earth is covered in about 70% water - a great playground for Water Sport devotees. Along the extensive waterways of the world, there are people doing their thing on the water.

Scuba diving, water skiing, surfing, canoeing, swimming, sailboarding – someone, somewhere is having fun on the water.

Water sport is about action on the water. But when you can’t be on the water, the place to turn is Suite101 where there are a range of articles to absorb until the next watery activity.

Learn new skills, re-discover a passion for a sport, how to do things, where are the best places. If it’s not here, let us know and we’ll do our best to find the answer.

When you can’t be out on the water doing the fun things, read about it on Suite101.


Feature Writer Articles in Water Sports

 		History of the Windsurfing or Sailboarding Sport
Windsurfing, or sailboarding, emerged as a popular water sport around 1970. The development was based on ways to harness the wind to propel a craft through the water.
How to Make a Custom Fibreglass Sailboard
Construction of a board used for Sailboarding is straight-forward. The board is carved from a foam blank, painted, then fibreglassed. Sounds simple, but there are tricks.
Scuba Diving at Mudjimba Island Scuba Dive Site
Mudjimba Island provides an interesting scuba dive site. It is a boat dive with soft corals. The island, also called Old Woman Island, was once owned by Sean Connery.
Using a Rigid Inflatable Boat for Scuba Diving
A rigid inflatable boat has many uses in scuba diving and general boating. These boats have some unique features that make them especially suited for scuba diving trips.
Ear Injuries and Damage Caused by Scuba Diving
The ears are one of the most vulnerable parts of the body affected by the change in pressure during scuba diving. Scuba divers need to be aware of the risks to ears.
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Contributing Articles in Water Sports

 		Scuba Diving Insurance
Some health insurance policies may not cover scuba diving accidents.
Diving Busselton Jetty
Two and half hours from Perth is the sleepy town of Busselton. The 2km long jetty is bursting with marine life and its been called Australia's best artificial reef dive.
Scuba Diving Trips to Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria offers water lovers of all abilities some wonderful scuba diving opportunities. From reefs to wrecks Europe's most southerly dive destination has it all.
Snorkeling the Cenotes in the Mayan Riviera
Avid snorkelers will enjoy a trip along Mexico's Mayan Riviera Coast to snorkel in the cenotes, which are basically underground caverns.
A Beginner's Guide To Surfboards
A short guide to the different types of modern surfboards that are available.
Scuba Diving on a Christmas Caribbean Vacation
This Christmas take a Caribbean scuba diving vacation to see beautiful marine life while getting a suntan.
The Most Beautiful Dive Sites in Costa Rica
An overview of Costa Rica's best dive sites brings divers large pelagic species to the West and an abundance of coral to the East making for an excellent diving vacation.
Aliwal Shoal Scuba Dive Site and Wrecks
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa's top scuba diving destination, provides safe Scuba Diving adventures on both its wrecks and its reef with professional dive charter companies.
Preventing Jellyfish Stings
Potions and lotions for sale, myths and home remedies on offer; there's only one reliable method of protection from the painful stings from contact with jellyfish.
Boscombe Artificial Surf Reef Officially Opened
A year later than expected, "surf's up" has been declared as the first artificial surf reef in Europe, if not the northern hemisphere, at Boscombe is officially opened.
How to Choose a Pool Alarm
Backyard pools and kids are a natural fit. But for parents who own a pool, "safety first" must become the immutable creed. This is where pool alarms can help out.
Snorkeling, Exploring Another World
Viewing the ancient beauty of marine life while floating facedown on the ocean waves can become an addictive pastime.
Essentials of Scuba Diving
Scuba diving can be a fun and safe activity for anyone seeking an underwater adventure. However, there's a lot to learn and much to master before taking that first dive.
How to Buy a Stand Up Paddle Board
Many surfers today have an SUP Board - short for Stand Up Paddle - in their board quivers. For the newcomer or non-surfer, buying one doesn't have to be intimidating.
Putting Together a Swim Bag
Creating a well-stocked swim bag can be the solution when preparing for a session at the pool; turning the annoying preparation phase into a quick and easy task.
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