{"id":54125,"date":"2017-09-13T16:03:47","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T14:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=54125"},"modified":"2017-10-03T14:35:16","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T12:35:16","slug":"its-all-fun-and-games-unless-you-forget-the-water-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/13\/its-all-fun-and-games-unless-you-forget-the-water-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s all Fun and Games Unless You Forget the Water Toys!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s the week of the Cannes Yachting Festival<\/strong><\/a>, and, whilst the electric pulse of innovation ripples through the air, whilst there are scores of brand-new, shining-bright yachts all lined-up and immaculately presented; whilst you can walk through the gate and see nothing but boats, masts, sails and sea all around, my attention has turned to the water toys.<\/p>\n

Seeing all these newly-released yachts and catamarans truly is an experience, however, it gets to the point where all these boats begin to melt into one big entity; the stunning-white of the hull, the neutral, contemporary trim of the interior, the comfortable, open aft-deck… This is when you start to notice the smaller things; the bold splashes of colour that stand out amongst the avalanche of white tents and boats; the water toys.<\/p>\n

When it comes to chartering a superyacht<\/strong><\/a>, in my opinion, the actual yacht itself is only half of the decision. That\u2019s not to say it\u2019s not important, however: this boat will be your home for the next week or so, so it has to be up to standard! Yet, to me, the purpose of chartering a yacht is not only to enjoy an incomparably luxurious experience, but it\u2019s also make the most of the complete freedom and privacy that comes with being on open water- and how can you do that if you haven\u2019t got a good selection of toys with which to stretch your legs on the high seas?<\/p>\n

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Nowadays, in a world of innovation and original thought, there seems to be an endless supply of imagination when it comes to the invention of toys and tenders to accompany your superyacht; with such a wide range of choice, and even more on the horizon, it\u2019s hard to decide which aspects to even begin considering for your charter! One thing is for sure, though: whether you are with family or friends, with parents or young children, or maybe with clients and potential buyers; whatever the occasion, you will definitely want some water toys to go with your charter!<\/p>\n

To some people, yacht-toys may seem a bit like overkill: when you take into consideration the size of the yacht, the completely bespoke interiors and luxuries one can only imagine in a top-star hotel, it\u2019s understandable why some people don\u2019t see the importance of such amenities. However, from some perspectives, the addition of yacht toys such as jet skis, waterskis and inflatables is a total necessity; it provides you with the opportunity to try new things, explore different places<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0and maybe even discover a new, adventurous side to your personality. For families, water toys can be the perfect option for tiring out the kids and getting some well-needed rest. They are also, however, the perfect family-bonding opportunity; just imagine the laughter, jokes and memories that accompany your first time trying to ski on water; or maybe getting some family competition stirred-up in the form of jet ski racing, or even shouting words of encouragement to whomever is holding on for dear life, being pulled at top speed on the back of a donut!<\/p>\n

I have done some research and compiled a list of my favourite water toys, ranging from the universally popular ones to the most innovative:<\/p>\n

Sub-Wing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Sub-Wing began its story as a piece of driftwood and a waterski rope in 2010. Simon Sivertsen formulated the concept of mimicking flying underwater, and graduated from a plank of wood to two chopping boards tied to a pole and then, finally, after much careful crafting and calculation, to the professional piece-of-kit we see today.<\/p>\n

The usability of the Sub-Wing is incredibly simple, with a range of sizes to suit different ages, the Sub-Wing is a piece of equipment that won\u2019t take long to work out – hold on to both wings and twist forward or back to go up, down or barrel-roll – and, once you\u2019ve got the hang of it, it can be one of the most rewarding, adrenaline-fuelled water activities!<\/p>\n