water activities

Pool and lake fun

Water activities are recreational pursuits done in, on, or around water—swimming, diving, surfing, kayaking, water polo, and the like.

The term appears frequently in resort descriptions, summer camp brochures, and liability waivers: The resort offers water activities including snorkeling and jet skiing.

It encompasses everything from casual splashing to competitive water sports.

Related

surfing · snorkeling · fisherman · rafting · inner tubing · swimming · canoeing · lifeguard · parasailing · synchronized swimming · surf camps · waterskiing · deep sea fishing · dive · oceanographer · marine biologist · river · splashing

Opposites
terrain/environment

water activitiesfield sports

Outdoor hunting pursuits

court sports · hiking · running · cycling · rock climbing

element engaged

water activitiesair sports

Athletic pursuits involving flight

skydiving · paragliding · hang gliding · bungee jumping · hot air ballooning

Family

water, activities

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G