Water sports

Water sports: the best offers in Romania — certified providers, gear included and transparent prices.

Difficulty

Beginner – Advanced

Duration

30 minutes – several hours

Participants

On your own or in a group

Season

Spring – autumn

What are water sports?

Water sports are physical activities done on or beside the water, combining movement, technique and fun.

They range from easy recreational pastimes to demanding sporting disciplines.

Water sports are practised at sea, on lakes, on rivers or at purpose-built sites.

They suit people after adventure, active relaxation or a new skill to work on.

Most water sports follow a few simple steps for getting ready and staying safe.

How does a session on the water work?

01

Arriving on site

You are told about the activity and how the session will run.

02

Getting the gear ready

The instructor goes through the kit and how to use it.

03

Briefing

The basic techniques and the safety rules are explained.

04

The session itself

You practise the sport you have chosen out on the water.

05

Wrapping up

The kit is collected in and the session comes to an end.

There is something for just about every level of experience.

Who are water sports for?

Beginners

Beginners

They can pick up the basics with an instructor's help.

People keen on adventure

People keen on adventure

They can go for the fast, adrenaline-heavy options.

Sporty types

Sporty types

They can take on technical and competitive disciplines.

Families

Families

There are activities suited to having fun together.

Water sports include activities open to beginners as well as advanced disciplines for people after performance.

water sports experience level

Time on the water

Relaxing

Easy-going activities for fun and getting to know the water.

Fun Family

Taking up the sport

Learning

Learning the basic techniques under an instructor's guidance.

Control Progress

Adventure and adrenaline

Adrenaline

Lively activities with speed, balance and physical challenge.

Skills Challenge

Sporting performance

Training

Disciplines practised at competition level.

Competition Performance
Things worth knowing before picking a water sport.

At a glance

Location

They can be done at sea, on lakes, on rivers or at watersports centres.

Instructor

The technical activities may call for specialist guidance.

Gear

The kit is often supplied by the people running the activity.

Fitness

How fit you need to be depends on the discipline you pick.

Weather

Wind, waves and water temperature all affect the session.

Age

Some activities set age or weight limits.

Booking

Worth doing in advance during the busy holiday stretches.

The kit varies with the discipline, but the protective items are much the same.

water sports kit

Buoyancy aid

An essential item for safety on the water.

Purpose-made kit

A board, skis, a boat, an engine or other sporting gear.

Safety helmet

Recommended for some of the livelier activities.

Wetsuit

It keeps you warm in cold water.

Sun protection

It matters when you are out for a long stretch.

Water shoes

Useful in certain places and for certain activities.

water sports safety

Following the rules and using the right kit is what matters most.

Briefing before you start
Supervision
Using the equipment
Checking the conditions
Following the rules
Answers for anyone thinking of taking up something on the water.

Water sports — frequently asked questions

Do I need experience?
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No. Many activities are built for beginners.

Do I need to be able to swim?
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Being able to swim is recommended; the rules vary from one activity to another.

Can children take part?
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Yes — there are activities made for children.

Do I need my own kit?
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No — many centres supply the kit you need.

Can it be done whatever the weather?
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No. The weather and the state of the water matter.

Do I need to be fit?
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It depends on the discipline you pick.

Does it make a good gift?
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Yes. Water sports make for memorable and enjoyable days out.