I go in the water all year round and wear a wetsuit in the blue months. In the dark blue months, I also wear gloves and boots. You can see very clearly from this chart how a wetsuit extends your swimming season from three months to five (if you don't care for gloves and boots) ...
Awetsuitis a must if you are the typical surfer and want to surf year round. You are one lucky surfer if you are fortunate enough to be able to wear yourboard shortsall the time, or rich enough to follow the summer year round. First used by surfers in the early 1950's, wetsuit tec...
One imperative for mermaiding, though, is strong swimming skills. Newcomers should also take a mermaid class to learn how to safely swim in a tail and monofin (a single swim fin inserted into the bottom of your ‘tail’). My pods recommend Live Free Diving in Palm Beach and Ina’s Merm...
You may also decide to rent a surfboard hourly or daily. Kindly check the rates with a “surfing” shop. 2. Outfits Surfing in cold locations can be really nerve-racking as you should never surf without a wetsuit. You can only withstand the cold temperature and breeze only in a good ...
Travel Tips: The water is a little cold so you do need a wetsuit. We rented short wetsuits and snorkel gear from Pahoehoe for $22. Aim for low tide as you can often see all the way to the bottom and the group of 7 to 9 spotted eagle rays (the highlight of your snorkel!) is ...
Find out what interests your child and incorporate it into swimming. If your child loves mermaids, for example, buy them a mermaid tail and let them swim around the pool like one. If they like dolphins, have them pretend to be one while swimming. ...
How to boogie board Step 1: Finding a suitable beach and waves Any swimming beach that has moderate wave activity is ideal for boogie boarding. Preferably, it would be best if you opted for a beach with a lifeguard and waves less than 2 feet high. ...
A wetsuit adds a layer of cushioning between you and the water. Skip the water shoes, though, to reduce the surface area of the first body part that makes impact with the water. Keep it simple. You need to enter the water in a straight, vertical line. Any deviation from this toes-fir...
If you’re paddling in summer, you also need to consider sun protection in the form of sun cream or protective clothing. Pin Depending on the season and weather conditions, you may not need a wetsuit or a dry suit. For colder months however and water temperatures below 60 degrees, you...
Tips on how to choose a well fitting swim cap for your swimming. Which swim cap to buy and how to put it on.