Water sports are popular hobbies around the world, moving from what was once merely a form of transportation to an exciting physical activity to take part in while enjoying the outdoors. Many water sports derive from rowing, which was traditionally a mode of transport to cross water but it later evolved into a competitive sport and a type of recreational activity.
Over the last few years, sports such as paddle boarding have become more popular, especially as a holiday activity but people with access to nearby lakes, rivers and the sea are taking it up as regular exercise.