As diverse are the boats and boaters, so is the boating activities. Every day someone or the other discovers a new way of enjoying boating. Some of them are as follows.
• Paddle sports which include lakes, rivers, inland waters and ocean type boating. This sport usually includes Canoes and Kayaks.
• Sailing illustrates usually family outings and small college level competitions. Commonly used boats under this category are small sailboats, daysailers etc.
• Fishing usually includes freshwater fishing boats used by families or individuals for fishing purposes. It is believed that 1/3 of the U.S boat holders use their boat for fishing purposes.
• Water sports include high powered ‘Go-Fast’ boats which are designed for activities such as parasailing and waterskiing.
These may be the few boating activities but are the most common ones that would allow you to judge what kind of boat you need according to the needs.
