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173 Pages in 6 Chapters
- Safety Page 1 We've compiled the best water safety tips we could find
- Jellyfish Page 2 75% of potentially fatal stings from jellyfish can be prevented
- Box Jellyfish Page 3 It is considered the most lethal jellyfish in the world
- Irukandji Page 4 Its venom is very powerful
- Man of War Page 5 Stings usually cause severe pain to humans
- Sea Lice Page 6 They are microscopic in size and transparent in water
- Hypothermia Page 7 You can develop hypothermia without immediately recognising it
- Open Water Page 8 Always go with other swimmers
- Rip Currents Page 9 Rips are the cause of most rescues performed at beaches
- Thunderstorms Page 10 Each year lightning claims many lives or causes injuries
- Waves Page 11 There are three kinds of waves
- Beach Page 12 The beach is the goto place for lots of wet fun
- Fun Page 13 The beach is the goto place for lots of wet fun
- Ball Games Page 14 Beach ball games are fun with your friends
- Bikes Page 15 Mountain bikers have enormous fun chasing down mudtrails
- Rope Swing Page 16 I got up this morning eager to go on a long hike
- Walking on Water Page 17 Walking on water is a new extreme sport
- Workout Page 18 The beach workout helps develop skills for life
- Open Water Page 19 There is a freedom and challenge to open water swimming
- Learn Page 20 The beach has a few more challenges than the pool
- Warm Up Page 21 A warm-up before open water swimming can help get your muscles working
- Canoe Page 22 One day we decided to go back to the lake we used to swim in before
- Lake Page 23 Lake swimming is an amazing adventure
- Rain Swim Page 24 Rain swimming is a wonderful experience
- Surf Page 25 Swimming in the surf can be exhiliarating fun
- Running Page 26 "Running is a watersport?" you may ask
- Clothing Page 27 Running can be a great experience if your clothing fits well
- Adventure Page 28 Adventure Racing is a multi-sport team challenge
- Mud Run Page 29 If you're looking for a different thrill, take part in a Mud Run
- Preparation Page 30 Before you lace up your clean and tidy running shoes, read these tips
- Race Day Page 31 Join a team or find a partner to run with
- Reader Story Page 32 Just after my 16th birthday I took part in a mud run for the first time
- Obstacle Run Page 33 Obstacle courses teach you some useful skills as you prepare for a mud run
- Cross Country Page 34 Teams of runners compete on a course over open or rough terrain
- Orienteering Page 35 Orienteering is a running sport involving navigation with a map and compass
- Rain Run Page 36 A rainy day can be the most comfortable day of all
- Sand Page 37 Running on the beach varies a bit from cross country or mud running
- Sprietlopen Page 38 This water game from the Netherlands is all about balance
- Snorkeling Page 39 Face down in the water and breathing through a short tube
- Clothes Page 40 The most hazardous element to snorkelers is the sun
- Mask Page 41 Full-face snorkel masks have only been around for a few years
- Pool Practice Page 42 Pool training is a fun way to get familiar with your snorkeling kit
- Toxic Sunscreen Page 43 Protect the coral reef and wear clothes instead of sun lotion
- Stand Up Paddling Page 44 Standup paddle boarding (SUP) is a water sport born from surfing
- Surfing Page 45 Modern-day surfers mostly ride a wave standing up on a surfboard
- Bodyboarding Page 46 There several different ways to ride a bodyboard
- Jet Ski Page 47 Surfers use jet skis to get to waves
- Kitesurfing Page 48 Kiteboarders harness the power of the wind with a large controllable power kite
- Windsurfing Page 49 At one time referred to as "surfing's ginger haired cousin"
- Boats Page 50 In this section we share with you some useful stuff about boats
- Clothes Page 51 There is a wide range of sailing gear and accessories available on the market today
- Pool Page 52 The best way to learn boat handling is in a swimming pool
- Canoeing Page 53 Paddling your way through the wilderness can be a wonderful opportunity
- Pool Page 54 Capsize training in the pool is exciting fun
- Capsize Page 55 Look forward to a few capsizes during your canoeing trips
- Summer Page 56 For the trip we packed quick drying sportswear and rain clothing
- Thailand Page 57 During the rainy season it is not so hot
- Wet Trip Page 58
- Kayaking Page 59 Kayaking is a real fun watersport as you get wet often from spray and rolling
- Pool Page 60 The best way to learn kayaking is in a swimming pool
- Designs Page 61 You will get somewhat wet from the water that drops off the paddle
- Eskimo Roll Page 62 To roll your boat up again is an essential skill to save time or even your life
- Hand Roll Page 63 Hand rolling is a method of righting a capsized kayak without using a paddle
- Rescues Page 64 Rescue trainings can be great fun when you practice them with your friends
- Wet Entry Page 65 There are two ways to get into your boat when you're in open water
- Wet Exit Page 66 It is natural for you to feel some apprehension and excitement before your first wet exit
- Rafting Page 67 Traditional rafting is about paddling along on a raft
- Inflatable Rafts Page 68
- Ponton Rafts Page 69 Traditional rafting is about paddling along on a raft
- Rowing Page 70 Rowing is a sport which goes back to Ancient Egyptian times
- Swim Test Page 71 In a good rowing course you learn to swim fully clothed
- Capsize Training Page 72 The capsize drill really is fun!
- Sailing Page 73 Being close to the water, and often in it, is a refreshing experience
- Dinghy Page 74 This is the real sailing watersport, full of wet action and excitement
- Bareboat Page 75 You rent a boat and skipper it yourself
- Flotilla Page 76 The Ionian Islands of Greece remain the top spot for flotilla sailing
- Sailboat Hire Page 77 Sailing boats take visitors to different beaches or nearby islands
- Hiking Page 78 Prepare to get soaking wet and muddy on an amphibious trek
- Rain Page 79 Knowing the difference between rain and showers can make your day
- Camping Page 80 In this section we share some wet weather camping tips
- Adventure Page 81 The fun exercises on this page prepare you for camping adventures
- Bags Page 82 Sealed backpacks keep your kit dry
- Setup Page 83 Rainy days won’t bother you if you come prepared
- Shelter Page 84 Get your poncho as big as you can, if you want to use it as a shelter
- Coast Page 85 Rainy days by the sea are not wasted when you go on a coastal hike
- Rockpooling Page 86 This can be a lot of fun
- Safety Page 87 On this page are a few tips that help you stay safe
- Tides Page 88 There is plenty of time to swim and rest while waiting for the tide to change
- Cycling Page 89
- River Page 90
- Safety Page 91
- Canyoning Page 92 Canyoning is like white water rafting but without the raft
- Floating Page 93
- Rafting Page 94
- Riverboarding Page 95 Does the combination of white water, adrenaline and spectacular views excite you?
- Tracing Page 96 River tracing is a mix of trekking and canyoning
- Tubing Page 97 Tubing means floating on a truck tyre tube
- Wildlife Page 98 When it rains you can experience nature at its gentle side
- Camouflage Page 99
- Clothes Page 100
- Research Page 101
- Routes Page 102
- Wading Page 103 Wading is a necessary and common requirement for wildlife watching
- Waterfalls Page 104
- Pool Page 105
- Clothing Page 106 Clothes add greater realism to your swimming and lifesaving practice
- Indoor Pools Page 107 Your swimwear should not limit your ability to move or be too heavy for you
- Outdoor Pools Page 108 Swimmers are advised to wear sun protective clothes
- Showers Page 109 There are way too many people who simply enter the pool without showering
- Waterparks Page 110 Your clothes should be comfy the whole time, both wet or dry
- Lessons Page 111 Learn Swimming in Clothes
- Clothes Page 112 For fun lessons in the pool you want quick drying clothes
- College Page 113 Every weekday morning before breakfast we had swim training in the pool
- Open Water Page 114
- Underwater Page 115 It becomes more interesting and challenging when you swim in clothes
- Parties Page 116 The thrill is that you wear comfy casual clothes in the water
- Clothes Page 117 Bring several outfits so you can change into dry clothes a few times during the party
- Dress Code Page 118 A pool party is more fun if you set a simple dress code
- Fashion Ideas Page 119
- Foam Party Page 120 You step onto the dance floor that is covered with four feet of soap foam
- Swim Camp Page 121 At the end of each academic year my sports university organises Swim Camp
- Packing Page 122 Pack your bag early and refine it as you pick up more ideas
- Party Page 123 My brother Felix had told me about the wild parties
- Basics Page 124 We were meant to get used to swimming in clothes
- Lifesaving Page 125 Lifesaving clearly is a contact sport
- Run Page 126 One by one we ran along the wooden jetty and jumped into the lake
- Training Page 127 Every day before breakfast we enjoyed our social morning swim
- Travel Page 128
- England Page 129
- Cornwall Page 130
- Boscastle Page 131
- Bude Page 132
- Newquay Page 133
- Surfing Page 134
- Eastern Beaches Page 135
- Town Beaches Page 136
- Western Beaches Page 137
- Tintagel Page 138
- Truro Page 139
- Devon Page 140
- Hampshire Page 144
- Isle of Wight Page 145
- Portsmouth Page 146
- Southampton Page 147
- Sussex Page 148
- Brighton Page 149
- Rottingdean and Saltdean Page 150 Rottingdean and Saltdean have a vibrant community scene
- Swimfit Team Page 151 We welcome swimmers from ethnic and social minorities
- Philippines Page 152 You'll find some of the best diving and snorkeling reefs
- Boracay Page 153 Boracay's beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies
- Puerto Galera Page 154 Puerto Galera is only 3 to 4 hours away from Manila by bus and ferry
- Boat Trip Page 155 We went on a fun boat trip to some beautiful beaches
- Jet Skis Page 156 Experience the spray of water on your face and clothes
- Snorkeling Page 157 Puerto Galera is among the top diving destinations in the Philippines
- Thailand Page 158
- Advice Page 159 The Thai custom is to swim in clothes
- Companions Page 160 A companion helps you find your way around Thailand
- Rainy Season Page 161 Contrary to popular belief the best time for hiking is the rainy season
- Songkran Page 162 This really is the biggest wet festival worldwide
- Clothing Tips Page 163 The Songkran custom is to get wet in clothes
- Romance Page 164 I went to Chiang Mai with an open mind to see what happens
- Beach Page 165
- Koh Samed Page 166
- Pattaya Page 167
- Banana Boats Page 168 Going on a banana boat is a fantastic experience
- Chiang Mai Page 169 Chiang Mai is blessed with stunning natural beauty and unique indigenous cultural identity
- Canyon Page 170
- Lake Page 171
- Rice Fields Page 172 Traditional wet-rice farming requires a great deal of physical labour
- Waterfalls Page 173 Waterfalls are popular with Thais to sit around and have a dip