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Category Sport

When is a Sport not a Sport?

We love promoting lesser-known sports and similar activities.  But how does an activity qualify as a sport, and when is a sport not a sport? Trying to understand what constitutes a sport and what doesn’t feels like a very difficult… Continue Reading →

4 Tips To Help Us Enjoy Our Golf Even More

Golfing is a great way to relax, enjoy the outdoors and spend quality time with family and friends. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced golfer, there are always ways to make your game better and more fun.  We have… Continue Reading →

Whitewater Rafting – Not For The Faint Of Heart

Whitewater rafting is an adventure sport in which a raft is used to navigate a river or any water body.  It is usually done on rapids or whitewater to keep up the excitement.  It’s exhilarating and perfect for adrenaline junkies…… Continue Reading →

Experience The Feeling Of Tandem Skydiving

Do you want to experience the feeling of tandem skydiving with this popular extreme sport? Many say they do, but few accomplish it. People often have some fears about skydiving. One myth is that you can’t breathe while you’re free-falling…. Continue Reading →

Kayaking – A sport with lots of history

Kayaking, a sport with lots of history, is similar to canoeing, only better!  They were originally invented by the Inuit in Alaska and used for hunting (the word means “hunter’s boat”).   The defining characteristic of a kayak is the… Continue Reading →

What’s The Appeal Of Rock Climbing?

Rock climbing is a challenging and exhilarating sport that involves ascending rock formations or artificial climbing walls using physical strength, agility, and problem-solving skills. Climbers use their hands, feet, and specialised equipment to navigate vertical or near-vertical terrain.  For some… Continue Reading →

The Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake

The Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake is a quintessentially English annual event held on the Spring Bank Holiday at Cooper’s Hill, just over a mile from Brockworth in Gloucestershire, England.  It consists of competitors chasing down the hill after a… Continue Reading →

How Trying Different Sports Can Improve A Child’s Mental Health

Participation in sports is often associated with physical fitness and skill development, but its benefits extend far beyond the realm of athleticism. Engaging in various sports activities at school or college can have a profound impact on a child’s mental… Continue Reading →

Extreme Sports: Are They Worth The Risk?

Extreme sports are those considered to come with a medium to a high degree of risk, danger and possible serious injury.  The athletes who pursue these challenging activities often become as dedicated as Olympians and spend hours every day practising… Continue Reading →

Bramble Bank Cricket Match

The annual Bramble Bank cricket match takes place in the middle of the Solent, off the south coast of England, on a triangular sandbar.  It is played between the Royal Southern Yacht Club of Hamble in Hampshire and the Island… Continue Reading →

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