Water sports and leisure activities The United States Of America

What could be better than a cruise aboard a 38-foot sailboat to discover the coast of Maine? Ken will take you aboard the Symbion for trips ranging from half a day to four days. He has been sailing the region's troubled waters for 40 years. He knows every rock, every pitfall, so you'll be on board in perfect safety. The sailboat can accommodate up to 6 passengers during the day and 4 passengers in sleeper mode. If you don't have the sea legs, you can always wait for your mosses at the guest house run by his wife.

If you are a seasoned sailor, why not rent a small sailboat from this organization and sail on Lake Champlain? Before you can take the helm, you will have to take a test to validate your marine knowledge and skills. The Community Sailing Center also offers sailing courses for adults or children and rents SUP (Stand Up Paddle) and canoes. Even if you don't know anything about gybes, headwinds and tacking, you can still go on an adventure on the lake!

This family company offers a range of outdoor activities. You can opt for a rafting session on category 3 (family) to 5 (sport) rapids from the end of May to the end of September; a canoe or kayak outing on a nearby lake (transfer included); but also go on a canoe trip and enjoy observing the elks, the emblematic animal of the region, either at daybreak or in the afternoon in high season. This will certainly be your best chance to spot an elk during your stay, as the animal is elusive!

It would be a shame to be on an island and not take advantage of it to have fun in the water! This small company rents out everything you need to enjoy water sports: surf, body board, Stand Up Paddle, windsurf, optimist, sloop, canoe, kayak, but also neoprene wetsuits... The rates are degressive according to the duration and you can be delivered at home for any rental longer than 3 days. Winds Up also offers windsurfing, SUP, sailing and kayaking lessons.

This agency offers surfboards and Stand Up Paddle rentals. All the equipment is provided, but a small supplement is required for a wetsuit. The agency also offers private or group surf and Stand Up Paddle lessons. SUP courses are held in Newport Harbour, not far from the shop. Surfing and SUP courses are held at Easton's Beach (sometimes called First Beach), near the shop, just outside the east end of Newport. Perfect for surfing!

Whether you are looking for a motor boat, a kayak or a small sailboat, Flyer's Boat Rentals will make you happy. This family company, established in Provincetown since 1944, offers in addition to equipment rentals, several types of excursions, to enjoy the sunset (you can then take food and drink on board) or to go see the seals. You can also learn how to sail, one-on-one with an instructor. Courses are held in Provincetown Harbour.

This organization will allow you to rent canoes, kayaks for one or two people, and Stand Up Paddle boards to explore the waters of Great Long Pond at your own pace within the park. You can rent for a few hours or for the whole day, at sunrise or sunset, but also by the week. Canoeing is a great way to explore the nature of the park without disturbing the local wildlife.

This organization offers three-hour cruises aboard a large sailing ship. Departing from Black Dog Wharf, not far from the ferry terminal, you can explore the island during the day or at sunset. You'll have nothing to do but let yourself be rocked by the waves! Drinks and snacks are offered on the boat, everyone is free to bring their own picnic and even wine. The Shenandoah boat can accommodate up to 35 passengers, while the Alabama can hold 49. A different way to discover Martha's Vineyard!

Although based in Oak Bluffs, this organization offers day kayaking trips from Edgartown to the northern tip of Chappaquiddick Island, including in winter. Sunset tours offer memorable sunset views. Lunch and snacks are included in the rate. The departure point varies according to wind and tide. A great excursion to discover Martha's Vineyard in a different way. Island Spirit Kayak also offers Stand Up Paddle tours for all levels.

Learn to surf on the Pacific Coast of California? The dream! Fabien, a Parisian expatriate, created in 2011 the first French surf school in California! The lessons are given in the language of Molière or Shakespeare, it's your choice! In addition to group or individual surfing lessons, you can participate in the Girls Sessions. This original and exclusively feminine concept starts with 1h30 of surfing lessons and ends with 40 minutes of yoga in the dry on the sand and facing the sea. For the dates, consult the website.

Behind Lake Powell Resort & Marina is the Aramark Group. This company is in charge of managing all the activities on the four marinas of the lake (rental of many types of boats, guided tours, fishing...), as well as the available accommodations (lodges, family units and campsites). Its very complete website is a must to consult and allows you to make reservations. The marinas concerned are Wahweap (Page), Bullfrog, Halls Crossing and Dangling Rope.

While its clock museum will not excite children, Bristol also has a place that will appeal especially to the youngest: Lake Compounce, a fairly complete amusement park, which offers big wheels, improved swings, roller coasters and other crazy train carriages. It is the oldest amusement park in the United States. There are many water activities on offer, so be sure to bring your swimsuit!

The Endeavor has been sailing the waters of Nantucket for decades. Your captain for this trip is James Genthner, who is licensed with the US Coast Guard. He has been sailing the waters around Nantucket for more than 35 years and knows more about the maritime history of the area than anyone else. Trips, offered between May and October, average 1.5 hours in length. It's a great way to get to know the island and enjoy its natural beauty.

This surf school exists since... 1978 ! It is the original of Santa Cruz, and it will bring you all its skills so that you too, become a real Californian surfer. All year long, she offers surfing and stand-up paddle-boarding lessons, but also marine tours in the open ocean. The school also organizes excursions to the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. For all ages and all physical and cognitive levels.

This Aramark-run company offers half-day rafting trips to Horseshoe Bend, with stops at Horseshoe Bend, Petroglyph Beach, Lee's Ferry, and Vermilion Cliffs. Wilderness River Adventures also offers trips to the Grand Canyon Rapids. Trips last from three and a half to six and a half days, depending on the part of the site chosen. Thrills and spills are in store!

For those who are afraid to dive in the sea, possibility to dive on various sites on the west coast from the shore.

Here you can rent equipment for whatever season: canoe or fishing boat rental in summer, and snowmobile rental in winter. The hotel is also a lodge and can be an excellent option thanks to the amount of activities and equipment that can be found there. The must: during the beautiful season it is possible to rent houseboats, boats in which you can stay and which understand everything, including a kitchenette. In luxury, the Tour is even equipped with a whirlpool bath!

All Star Avalon Cuba offers a fleet of 3 vessels of 20, 30 and 40 passengers. All cabins have private bathrooms, television and individual air conditioning. A mix of Cuban and international cuisine is served on board. Departure every Saturday from Port Jucaro for a week in the Queen's Gardens National Park.

On the program, 3 to 4 dives per day and 2 night dives, the park is home to more than 80 dive sites, including protected reefs, drop offs, tunnels, caves and coral caverns, giant wells, 6 species of sharks and an abundance of fish, not to mention the famous crocodiles to observe with fins, mask and snorkel.

Avalon cruises integrate humanitarian and environmental projects, notably through the Blue Sanctuary program. Eco-tourism discoveries on the islets and in the mangroves are also proposed during the cruise.

A benchmark in the industry, Kapowui has been named Venice's best surf school for seven years running, from 2014 to 2020. The instructors are truly passionate about their work, using their pedagogical skills and patience to get the best out of their students, whatever their level. In the event of poor weather conditions, they even offer to postpone the session to another day more favorable to surfing. A great time guaranteed! The facility also organizes skateboarding lessons and rents out equipment.

If there's one pool you need to lounge by in Las Vegas, this is it. Like the building it sits on, Bellagio Pool exudes luxury, from its beautiful cabanas to its elegant lounge chairs to its gorgeous daybeds, set around a pool with a fountain, all framed by neatly trimmed bushes. There are also whirlpools, a café and spa services. A beautiful moment of relaxation in perspective, which transports the visitor to Italy.

Climb aboard an old sailing ship and enjoy a unique experience, like stepping back in time. Every day from May to October, Maritime Heritage Charters organizes 2-hour group excursions aboard the schooner Ardelle around Gloucester's picturesque harbor. The unique story of Gloucester's maritime past is told on these charming trips. Tickets go on sale two weeks before the date on the website.

Established in Pacific Beach and Mission Beach - as well as in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Los Angeles - this school is renowned for the quality of its surf lessons. There's a choice of 1h30 private lessons for 2 or 3 people, or group lessons for 4 or 5. Of course, prices aren't cheap, but the instructors are particularly attentive to their students' needs and adapt to their level. Pacific Surf School also offers surf camps ranging from 3 half days to 5 full days, as well as surf equipment rental.