Tag: ocean

Stand-up paddleboarding – new skill to learn this summer

Stef Zisovska

Stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP, is a cool water sport that is becoming more popular every summer. Everybody that likes the idea of surfing will fall…

Safety tips for new surfers

If you are a first-time surfer, it is often difficult to know the rules of the sport. Surfing etiquette is important when you are in…

Surfing basics for first time riders

Although learning to surf may seem like a daunting task, it is a great sport to take up in your free time. Surfing is a…

5 reasons to become a lifeguard this summer

Does sitting in an office cubicle all summer make your skin crawl? Then lifeguarding might be for you! When you are a lifeguard, your office…

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Stingray Stings – how to avoid and treat them

Whether you are a frequent beach goer or a vacation visitor, being knowledgeable about stingrays is important. Although stingray stings are very unlikely to be…

Surviving a shark encounter

As we get closer to the summer, more and more swimmers from all over the country are planning their vacations and heading into the water…

Beach life can change your brain chemistry

It’s not a secret that spending time at the beach makes people happier and improves their physical and mental health. It’s a fact that people…

Quicksand is not a myth – What you need to know to stay safe

Peter Brandon

I had just finished rappelling out of a sandstone slot canyon in Utah, and now I had to make the long trek back to the…

Useful tips on what to pack for a sea voyage

Traveling by sea is very exciting and interesting adventure, especially if you are not an experienced sailor. What we see in the movies is not…

20 Fun beach activities for you and your kids

Stef Zisovska

Summer is the favorite time of the year for all kids. No school, no homework, and the fun can start. Beach time can be great…