Thursday, December 3, 2009

Scuba Diving


Singapore is surrounded by great diving sites. Scuba Diving is amazing as it endows people the opportunities to explore the world under the water. The scuba divers are required to carry a self contained breathing set that will allow them to remain under water for a long time. Sometimes the diver swims underwater by attaching fins to his feet. The diver can even choose to move around with the aid of the diver propulsion vehicle. The transparent water along with the coral provides wonderful opportunities for scuba diving as well as snorkeling. The best part of the place is very easily accessible. There are many dangers attached to scuba diving. One must learn the essential norms and regulations before plunging into the water. Those norms and regulations could be learned through the diving centres in Singapore. There are many diving schools in Singapore, beginners can undertake courses leading to internationally recognised NAUI or PADI certification. Classes are held during the day or night, and often include a trip to a nearby island where you can practise your newly-acquired skills. With certification in hand, choose among the many spectacular diving sites along the east coast of Malaysia to discover and explore.

Rock Climbing


Rock climbing is a popular adventurous sport in Singapore that attracts both the locals and the foreign tourists. Rock climbing is a sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or man-made rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route. Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climber's strength, endurance, agility, and balance along with his or her mental control. It requires climbers having proper climbing techniques and usage of specialized climbing equipment is crucial for the safe completion of routes. Many people think mistakenly that Rock Climbing is as dangerous as mountaineering. But the risks involved are actually minimal as a safety rope is attached to the Rock Climber at all times. The dearth of natural climbing sites in Singapore makes wall climbing the prevalent sport there. The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is open to public for climbing but they don't allow inexperienced climbers.

Cycling





Cycling is the favorite recreational-cum-exercise activity on the island.





Cycling paths connect several parts of the island. Adventurous forms of cycling like mountain or dirt biking are also in vogue.





Bicycles can be hired at several popular places like Sentosa and East Coast Park.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Wakeboarding



Wakeboarding is a combination of surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and waterskiing. A wakeboard looks like a fat snowboard with a pair of bindings attached to it. The wakeboarder carves turns with body leans and by rocking the board. Today, wakeboarding is the fastest growing water sport in Singapore. Ever since the SWWF invited World Champion Wakeboarder Dean Lavelle to launch himself up in the air, throwing somersaults at Kallang Riverside Park in 1996, wakeboarding has become the fastest growing watersport in Singapore increasing over 100 percent in participation over the past three years. Age is not a barrier as far as the game of Wakeboarding is concerned. Wakeboarding in Singapore is a source of fun to a six year old child as well as a sixty year old man. But one needs to be careful about following the safety measures that are related to this game. It comes with its fair share of risk as well as enjoyment and excitement. The more ambitious riders tend to perform more impelling tricks. If you are fearful, you can just opt to be a spectator instead of a participant.

Surfing





Surfing in Singapore is immensely popular. One thing is for sure, if you travel to Singapore, you must venture into surfing. Tourists, who travel to Singapore, find surfing in Singapore all the very happening. The popularity of the sport has grown from strength top strength, thanks to the beaches of the country. Singaporean beaches are just about perfect to hold this sport. The weather is fine and so are the waves, no wonder surfing in Singapore is on a high. The infrastructure is well and good and so are the myriad facilities. Surfing offers participants opportunities to enjoy the exciting. There’s nothing more improbable than standing up on a stiff board and trying to steer it with your feet through a collapsing gyre of water. Safety is very important. Know the beach where you surf, know where the rocks are, if any. Never go out in wave conditions you aren’t prepared for. Don’t surf alone. Obviously, there are plenty of wonderful surfing clubs in Singapore to give you a basic training. Nothing to worry about it, just enjoy the fun.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Paragliding



If you choose paragliding in Singapore as one of your pastime outdoor activities then definitely the experience you will have is going to be beyond words. It is indeed the simplest form of human flight that allows you to soar high up in the air and experience the thrill at the same time. Counted among one of the major adventure sports, paragliding is meant for those who are not intimidated by heights and dare to touch the sky.

With the wind determining the direction one is going to head to. Paragliders are inflatable, portable and extremely light and is designed in such a way that it only soars upwards. Safety is one of the major things considered and valued while para gliding. Whenever para gliding is carried there are people to guard you. Professionals too prefer safer ways for para gliding.

Sailing


Singapore, an alluring and fascinating island, offers an array of exciting adventure sports. Adventure in Singapore means non-stop fun and full enjoyment for the people of all ages. The island nation is an ideal destination for those who want to get their adrenalin pumped. The naturally rich, traditionally rooted and ultra-modern nation is just the place where one wants to go for that unforgettable experience

Sailing is one of the most popular adventure sports that demand a lot expertise on the part of the sailor. People are expected to possess deft skills to tackle the direction and motion of the sail boat prior to their participation of that sport. Sailing in Singapore, in all its aspects, is looked after by the Singapore Sailing Federation. There are a significant number of excellent clubs for visitors to enjoy the exciting experience such as the Changi Sailing club, Junior Sailing club, National Sailing Centre and etc. Those sailing clubs usually offer a variety of training courses for people who have a little or no experience of sailing. Not only the sailing provides people distinctive fun, but also it has such Olympic value as companionship, respect and etc.


One sailing video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDToL593cmU&feature=related