15 Extreme Water Sports You Have to Try This Summer!

The summertime is perfect for hitting the beach or relaxing poolside. While you can always go surfing or boogie boarding, sometimes your inner thrill seeker wants to try something new and exhilarating. That's why we've created a list of the top 15 extreme water activities! The list contains everything, from activities you may have thought were relaxing, like jet skiing, to activities that will create real and raw adventure, like coasteering. So, what are you waiting for? Continue below to get an idea of what you want to do this summer!

15 Extreme Water Sports

Rafting
Rafting

Rafting


1. Blob Jumping

Blob Jumping
Blob Jumping (source)

You may have heard of blob jumping from the countless number of YouTube videos that show someone being launched from an inflated air bag, and most likely falling in a way that looks painful.

To further explain, blob jumping is when someone (Person A) sits on the edge of an inflated air bag (aka the blob), then someone (Person B) jumps onto the air bag. This causes Person A to be launched from the air bag. Since the blob is in the water, or near water, Person A will fall into the water. Sometimes another blob is placed near the first blob, to see if the person can make it from one blob to the other.

Since blob jumping is so easy to do, it is accessible to everyone. You can purchase an airbag or two from your local watercraft store.

2. Coasteering

Coasteering
Coasteering (source)

For those who seek adventure, coasteering is for them! Climb variously sized rock formations, jump between land formations, and swim. Coasteering typically takes place along a rocky coastline. What's the catch? There's no aid of boats, paddle boards, surfboards, or other watercraft.

It's just you and the environment. For those who are looking to some safety net, or are not experienced with coasteering, places usually offer a package, where a guide tags along with you and your group. What makes this activity so adrenaline rushing, is the unknown. While coasteering, you never know what's going to happen! You could be climbing a cliff one moment, then swimming in water the next.

If you're interested in coasteering, check out Wales!

3. Freediving

Freediving
Freediving

Freediving is a way to experience diving in an organic way. In the shortest terms, freediving is like diving, just without any oxygen equipment. So, it's just you, the body of water, and your lung strength. Initially, it seems like one of the most uncomplicated activities. You just jump into an open body of water, like you would a pool, and hold your breath, right? Well, yes and no. While, when you are actually ready to freedive, you do jump or dive into the open body of water, but there's a lot of different techniques of how to hold your breath and dive.


Since no equipment is needed, freediving is can easily done by yourself, without having to pay a company to go on an excursion. But, it is recommended that people take a few safety courses. The safety courses will go over general safety precautions, teach you how to recognize and control your bodies' reaction to the increased carbon dioxide levels, how to hold your breath longer, and how to return to normal breathing, once you have resurfaced.

While freediving is typically done in the ocean, some people choose to start in smaller bodies of water. If you're interest in freediving, check out classes in Cornwall. Since Cornwall is home to clearer waters, it will be easier to watch demonstrations and learn how to freedive. Finally, for those who want to optimize the distance they dive, look for classes that are taught in quarries.

4. FlyBiking

Have you ever wanted to fly through air and glide on water, all while sitting down? If you have, then FlyBiking is for you! FlyBikes are designed like bikes, but have skis instead of wheels, so you can glide across the water. According to the manufacturer, if you can ride a bike, you'll be able to ride a FlyBike with ease. Just sit on the bike, attach the cord to a watercraft, usually a jet ski, and take off into the air! You don't have to just sit there, the mobility of a FlyBike enables you to do any trick.

With up to 350 horsepower, the FlyBike gives you an alternative way to experience watersports. If you're interested In FlyBiking, you can purchase your own, or you can rent one at a watersports shop!

5. High diving

High diving
High diving (source)

If you're afraid of heights, then this activity is not for you! Basically, high diving is diving into a body of water from any great height. Pools or other recreation centers will typically have a diving tower, with multiple levels of diving boards to choose from.


If you don't have a diving tower in your local pool, or you're looking for an adventure, you can always go cliff diving! If you choose to cliff dive, ensure you take the proper precautions, and are aware of your surroundings.

6. HydroFlying

HydroFlying
HydroFlying

Similar to FlyBiking, HydroFlying is an activity that will transform your jet skiing experience. Instead of jet skiing for a day, jet ski to an open area, attach a HydroFly to your jet ski, and launch into the sky!

While FlyBikes are in the shape of a bike, a HydroFly is in the shape of a board (similar to a hoverboard). Once the HydroFly is attached to the jet ski, you can fly as high as 50 feet! Like FlyBiking, feel free to do tricks while in the air!

You can purchase a HydroFly, or you can rent one at a watersports place!

7. Jet Skiing


Initially, you may think that jet skiing isn't an extreme watersport. But in reality, it is. What makes jet skiing an extreme watersport is the various tricks that can be done on a jet ski.

Also, in order to enhance your jet skiing experience, you can attach watercraft like a tube, a FlyBike, or a HydroFly to your jet ski. One of the greatest things about jet skis is their accessibility. Almost everyone, everywhere, has access to a jet ski.


You can purchase your own jet ski, or rent one for a few hours or for a full day. They're great for racing with friends, using as transportation, or touring the area that you're vacationing in.

8. Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving (source)

If you have ever wondered what lies deep down in the ocean, then scuba diving might be for you! Even though it's one of the more common activities on this, it is truly adrenaline rushing and exhilarating. If you are unfamiliar with scuba diving, scuba diving is the act of diving and exploring underwater while using an underwater breathing apparatus. While popular tropical vacation areas usually offer scuba diving excursions, people can scuba dive beyond the recreational limits. Usually scuba diving excursions will only allow you to go so far, but if you look into scuba diving groups, or purchase your own gear, you can go as far down as you please. Scuba diving is typically accessible to anyone. After plunging into the body of water, you're free to swim and explore.


The best part of scuba diving is the various fish and corals you will see. If you're scuba diving near an exotic island, be ready to see colorful and breathtaking species, you wouldn't normally see. Before scuba diving, it is advised that you should always know and understand the risks.

9. Snorkeling

Snorkeling
Snorkeling (source)
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While the thought of snorkeling being an extreme watersport might make you chuckle, the species you encounter underwater could satisfy your inner thrill seeker. Snorkeling is similar to scuba diving in the sense that it is typically done in tropical tourist areas, and you are looking underwater at the various species. The difference is, when snorkeling, you do not have an oxygen tank. Instead of an oxygen tank, you use a diving mask with a tube attached to it (aka the snorkel).Typically, all you do is put your face down, into the water, and swim just at the surface, so you can breathe through the snorkel. Sometimes, people will swim completely underwater, with the snorkel, for a few seconds.


The great thing about snorkeling is that it is a lot cheaper than scuba diving. Usually, you can find snorkeling gear at a superstore or beach shop for less than $10. Thus, this exhilarating activity is accessible to everyone!

10. Tubing

Tubing
Tubing (source)

If you're looking for something to enhance your jet skiing experience, but you don't want to fly the whole time, try tubing! Tubing is where an inner tube is connected, by a rope, to a watercraft (usually a jet ski or small boat). Inner tubes come in every size and shape that you can imagine, but the most popular are the hot dog and circular shaped.

If you're looking for a straighter and somewhat smoother ride, choose to ride on a hot dog tube. You straddle a portion of the tube, then your legs sit on the sides of the tube, and you hold onto the clasp in front of you. If you're willing to be tugged every which way, choose to ride on a circular tube. Circular tubes are also guaranteed to get the most air time.
Like the FlyBike and HydroFly, you can typically rent tubes at a watersport center, or you can purchase your own.

11. Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding (source)
Wakeboarding is similar to surfing while holding to a wire. So, if you enjoy surfing, then you should enjoy wakeboarding! Basically, you are attached to a board, and hold onto a wire that is connected to a boat. The boat tows you, and the rest is up to you. You can choose to just hold on, or you can choose to do tricks. Wakeboarding is typically not done in the ocean. Instead of riding in the ocean, like you would with a surfboard, wakeboard in a bay or lake.
The opportunities of what to do once on the wakeboard, and the simple materials, makes this a fun and accessible activity for everyone!

12. Hydrofoil Water Scooters


Probably the most uncommon activity on this list, the hydrofoil water scooter is a watercraft that resembles a Segway and a bike. Instead of hovering over the water or swimming in it, the water scooter enables you to skim across the water. Here's the catch: instead of gliding across the water, like you would with a wakeboard, you hop up and down. While hopping, you can reach a speed of up to 17 mph.


The great thing about the water scooter, is that is the only thing you need. You don't need any ropes, chargers, or even a watercraft to tow you! All you need is the water scooter and strong muscles. Since it is unpopular, most watersport rental places do not have it, so your best bet is buying it online. But, be prepared to shell out some money, because it retails for $500!

13. Water Skiing

If you leave the slopes every winter, wishing you could ski all year, then stop pouting because there's a way you can ski in the summertime! Instead of having to travel to ski during the summertime, opt to ski on water. If you are a proficient skier, then you'll have a blast water skiing! Water skiing has the same set up as wakeboarding, but instead of riding on a board, you ride on a pair of skis. Even though it's not the same as skiing, it's sure close!

14. Whitewater Kayaking


If you want a truly fast paced and exhilarating experience, try whitewater kayaking! If you're unfamiliar with whitewater, it is shallow, rough, and fast-moving water. In order to whitewater kayak, just strap yourself into your kayak, and go. You'll encounter small air time, sharp turns, and will most likely be splashed in the face. Also, you may fall out of your kayak. Before whitewater kayaking, it is advised that you have some experience kayaking. Also, remember to educate yourself on safety precautions and risks before hitting the water.

If you're interested in whitewater kayaking check out the Ottawa River in Canada, the North Johnstone in Australia, or the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho.

15. Whitewater Rafting

If you want to experience whitewater, but you don't want to travel down the river in just a kayak, then try whitewater rafting! If you're unfamiliar with whitewater rafting, you, a group of people, and a guide sit in a raft and navigate down a river. Everyone is given a life vest, paddle, and hard hat. Every second of the experience is exhilarating. And don't be afraid of the water, because chances are, at one point, you will fall out of the raft.

If you're interested in whitewater rafting, check out the Chattooga River in North Carolina and the American River near Sacramento, California.

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