Are you a skateboarding fan? Maybe it’s not exciting enough? This news is just for you!
Gary Chang, a designer, is aiming to invent a new sport based on skateboarding. His inspiration comes from the world of MotoGP.
Gary thinks a skateboard isn’t a good mean of transport because it needs a smooth and flat surface. What’s more, it can’t corner well, especailly at a high speed.
It’s the middle of the summer and the best time to do water sports. Here are some basic info before you get started.
Water-skiing was invented in Minnesota by Ralph Samuelson in 1922 and became competitive around 1939. Today it’s the oldest and the most popular water sport.
Although elegance is often the most important criteria when it comes to ideal pair of sunglasses, the natty wraparound sunglasses serve a more serious purpose than just aesthetics. What’s more, they can revolutionize the way of playing cricket!
Obviously they block harmful ultraviolet light emitted from the sun, but advanced technology lets players use lenses which increase the amount of light in their field of vision.
Michael is 38 and for his first time kayaking he made it look easy. He simply said it was “great” and that it wasn’t hard to master at all.
“I‘m a smart cookie,” - he said.
Michael, and six other developmentally challenged residents, were learning the sport with Cheryl Gorrie of Community Living Thunder Bay.
Some participants, like Michael, were really excited about this first kayaking experience, whereas the others were “just beaming.”
They received one-on-one instruction, and had a paddling buddy beside them all the time.
More and more children are overweight and obese. Parents not only should control the children’s diet but also make sure that they live a balanced life. It should include physical activity.
Studies show that the majority of obese children may become obese adults suffering from health problems and diseases like cancer, stroke, diabetes, and heart disease.
There are several things parents can do to encourage children to stay active and break the cycle of children’s obesity. Regular excercise routine is crucial for kids.
Martha Fritz is 84 and she’s a great-great grandmother but, what’s more, she’s also a water-skiing champion!
“When I’m skiing, I feel great, I feel like I’m enjoying life. You don’t think of doing your housework or what to have for dinner. Your cares are gone.'’ - Martha says.
Not only she doesn’t think of slowing down, she isn’t satisfied with just gliding across the water behind a slow boat, either. She says that tricks are her favourite and best.
More than 500 Britain’s most talented young sailors are coming to Plymouth today for the National Youth Regatta. The event has been organised by Youth Sailing Club at the Mount Batten and will last until Friday, 27.
It will be the largest regattas ever seen in Plymouth.
Some of the young sailors at Plymouth are expected to represent Britain at the 2012 London Olympics.
Talking about skiing and snowboarding in the middle of summer? Why not? Let’s prepare ourselves to the winter season. Time passes so quickly…
First of all, how to buy the right ski or board?
Buying this equipment may be overwhelming. If you can’t try out the skis or boards in the store, you’ll easily get confused with so many brands, graphics and styles.