watersport
Swimming or sailing
Watersport refers to any recreational activity done in or on water—swimming, diving, surfing, water skiing, kayaking, and the like.
The plural watersports is more common: The resort offers watersports and golf.
In sexual slang, watersports (usually plural) refers to urination as erotic play, sometimes called golden showers.
Locomotion through water
- divingEntering water deliberately
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- surfingRiding waves standing up
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
canoeing · snorkeling · scuba · paddleboarding · windsurfing · jetskiing · wakeboarding · kitesurfing
Turbulent, aerated river flow
- raftingTraveling on buoyant platform
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- kitesurfingBoard sport using power kite
- parasailingMotorboat-towed aerial recreation
wakeboarding · snorkeling · canyoneering · windsurfing · adrenaline · extreme · spearfishing · expedition
Free time for relaxation
- beachgoingVisiting sandy shores recreationally
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- paddleboardingWater sport, board and oar
- tubingHollow cylindrical conduit
boating · fishing · aquapark · waterpark · resort · poolside · lakeside · floating
Organized boat racing event
- synchronized swimmingChoreographed aquatic team sport
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
- heatsIncreases temperature
- championshipCompetition for top rank
podium · finals · semifinals · qualifier · tournament · medley · trophy · record
Pulling oars to move
- crewWorking team aboard
- dragon boatCeremonial paddled racing vessel
- synchronized swimmingChoreographed aquatic team sport
- coxswainBoat steerer and commander
sculling · relay · eight-oar · shell · coxless · varsity · outrigger
Sustained effort capacity
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- lap swimmingContinuous pool exercise
- paddlingStroking water with blades
rowing · core · stamina · flexibility · agility · balance · strength · muscle
swimming
Locomotion through water
kayaking · canoeing · snorkeling · scuba · paddleboarding · windsurfing · jetskiing · wakeboarding · kitesurfing · rafting
whitewater
Turbulent, aerated river flow
- raftingTraveling on buoyant platform
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- kitesurfingBoard sport using power kite
parasailing · wakeboarding · snorkeling · canyoneering · windsurfing · adrenaline · extreme · spearfishing · expedition · thrills
leisure
Free time for relaxation
- beachgoingVisiting sandy shores recreationally
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- paddleboardingWater sport, board and oar
tubing · boating · fishing · aquapark · waterpark · resort · poolside · lakeside · floating · splashing
regatta
Organized boat racing event
- synchronized swimmingChoreographed aquatic team sport
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
- heatsIncreases temperature
championship · podium · finals · semifinals · qualifier · tournament · medley · trophy · record · leaderboard
rowing
Pulling oars to move
- crewWorking team aboard
- dragon boatCeremonial paddled racing vessel
- synchronized swimmingChoreographed aquatic team sport
coxswain · sculling · relay · eight-oar · shell · coxless · varsity · outrigger
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- lap swimmingContinuous pool exercise
paddling · rowing · core · stamina · flexibility · agility · balance · strength · muscle · interval
watersportfield sport
Outdoor hunting or fishing
track and field · winter sport · equestrian sport · motor sport · combat sport
watersportrock climbing
Scaling steep natural surfaces
hiking · running · cycling · gymnastics · archery
watersportfield sport
Outdoor hunting or fishing
track and field · hiking · running · cycling · rock climbing