How good is it quietly slipping along over the clear and bright blue water. Watching the fish jumping about in the water and feeling the fresh brine of the sea. It can be both relaxing and exciting all at once. Many water sports require you to jump into the drink. Boating however, enables you to come as close as possible to the water, without actually getting  wet (as long as it isn’t raining).

Whether you are a lonesome fisherman  or a exceedingly sociable explorer, boating is always fun. You can bring with you your friends or family, and fish, swim or simply just cruise around on the water enjoying a great time together with others. Bring with you a picnic and go ashore somewhere you couldn’t have reached by car. No land lubber will disturb you here. Sit down in the beautiful nature and enjoy life.

Thrill seekers might find the situation described above a little boring. But wait, there is also much more to do while boating. Water is really the extreme sport element number 1. Here are just a range of things you can do:

- Water skiing. See how fast you can go with a pair of skis strapped under your feet. Arrange a contest with your friends. You can make a points system for doing a series of tricks, then if you survive that  you could kick the skis off and go bare foot. Water skiing is relatively easy to start with, but also offers exhilaring challenges.

- Rafting. How mad is it to jump off a rapid and stay in the air for a couple of seconds before touch down on the water once more Rafting is not too difficult to to start with for a novice, but it requires skills to become a master. And remember:  Don’t jump off the biggest drops when its your first time, as it could turn into a not so nice  experience.  You should also expect a few bruises.

- Tube. Imagine water skiing without having to hold your balance. A tube is a rubber ring attached to a long rope fixed to the boat. All the participant has to do, is to hold tight to the ring. It might be a bit scary at first, since it can feel like you are about to lose your grip and might fly out of it. But don’t worry too much, It won’t kill you (hopefully.)      

-Sailing. Probably the most efficient mode of boating (certainly the most fuel efficient).  What other type of 36ft boat could travel around the world non stop and unassisted.   

Go sailing and boating, and enjoy life the best way possible !