{"id":49959,"date":"2016-08-09T10:59:52","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T08:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=49959"},"modified":"2016-07-27T12:12:53","modified_gmt":"2016-07-27T10:12:53","slug":"wicked-watersports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/09\/wicked-watersports\/","title":{"rendered":"Wicked Watersports!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yacht charters are a fantastic way to explore beautiful islands and coastlines from the water, and making the most of the water equipment and toys on the boat add to the excitement. If you are an adrenaline junkie, what is better than whizzing around on a jet ski, cruising around secluded coves\u00a0on a tender or flying\u00a0behind it on a donut?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Clamber_over_your_yachts_inflatable_playground_2155_4303_c94ae4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Clamber_over_your_yachts_inflatable_playground_2155_4303_c94ae4.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy inflatable playgrounds floating in the sea by your yacht!\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><!--more-->Regulations are becoming stricter nowadays, meaning even charter guests may need a certification or license enabling them to take the plunge! It is well worth completing a fun-filled 2-day course, such as your powerboat 2 or PWC (personal watercraft) license, so you can play confidently and safely! Then\u00a0you can hop on a jet ski and show off your skills to your friends and family, as you jet around the coves and bays\u00a0like a pro.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Waterskiing_is_a_popular_choice_for_most_charter_guests_2153_4299_d57651.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49963 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Waterskiing_is_a_popular_choice_for_most_charter_guests_2153_4299_d57651.jpg\" alt=\"Hit the water running on water skis during your yacht charter!\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a>The vast array of water toys is becoming increasingly more intriguing, gone are the days off just paddle boards and kayaks! Ever heard of a sea bob? Prepare to be launched under the water where you can glide along calmly and quietly like a dolphin, it\u2019s a far easier way to propel yourself along than with your own feet. Or perhaps you want to test your balance and agility on the water skis, so you can skim over the top of the warm waters with the wind in your hair!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Crewed_Yacht_Water_Toy_Selection_1915_3823_e7ffcb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49965 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Crewed_Yacht_Water_Toy_Selection_1915_3823_e7ffcb.jpg\" alt=\"Crewed Yacht Water Toy Selection\" width=\"677\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you are a thrill seeker and want more from your holiday than sunbathing? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/custom_solution.php?bbr=bblog\"><strong>Enquire now<\/strong><\/a> for details and our expert broker&#8217;s can match you to the perfect yacht with an ideal array of water toys! Look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/1297232?trk=tyah&amp;trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Acompany%2CclickedEntityId%3A1297232%2Cidx%3A2-3-4%2CtarId%3A1466185684121%2Ctas%3Aboatbook\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a> for other destinations and news.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yacht charters are a fantastic way to explore beautiful islands and coastlines from the water, and making the most of the water equipment and toys on the boat add to the excitement. If you are an adrenaline junkie, what is <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/09\/wicked-watersports\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Wicked Watersports!<\/span><span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":250,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3546,3542,3548,3536],"tags":[5663,4101,1662,3550,4833],"class_list":["post-49959","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jet-skiing","category-scuba-diving-activities","category-water-skiing","category-water-sports","tag-water-equipment","tag-water-skiing-2","tag-water-slides","tag-water-sports-2","tag-water-toys"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.5.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Wicked Watersports! - Yacht Charter News and Boating Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/09\/wicked-watersports\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Wicked Watersports! - Yacht Charter News and Boating Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Yacht charters are a fantastic way to explore beautiful islands and coastlines from the water, and making the most of the water equipment and toys on the boat add to the excitement. 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