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Singapore is one of the sought after tourist destinations for travelers across the globe. The place is famous not only for its vast sight seeing options but also for the wide range of water sports that it offers. Be it water skiing, scuba diving, windsurfing, canoeing or sailing, Singapore is there to offer you all these entertainments. So if you have still not planned a visit to this exotic land, then simply chalk out a vacation in Singapore with your near and dear ones and be a witness of the unparalleled beauty of the place and also indulge yourself in these adventurous water sports.
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About Water Skiing in Singapore
Vast stretches of water has helped in the development of water skiing sport in Singapore. The adventure, thrill and excitement associated with this surface water sport have made it popular not only among the Singaporeans but also among the travelers visiting Singapore. Some of the popular venues for water skiing in Singapore include: |
- Kim-Kim River in Johor
- Punggol River
- Jurong Lake
- Kallang River
The Singapore Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation (SWWF) has been assigned the responsibility of further promotion of water skiing in Singapore. Its ultimate aim is to encourage and motivate the younger generation to get interested in this water sport which is also a recreational activity for those who love sports. For this purpose, SWWF organizes waterskiing and wakeboarding competitions in Singapore.
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If you are not willing to take part in these competitions, then you can simply enjoy this exciting water sport by just being a viewer.
Water Skiing Tips
Check out some of the tips that you should keep in mind at the time of water skiing.
- Learn how to put on the skis.
- Avoid skiing when it is dark.
- Avoid skiing after consuming alcohol or drugs.
- Avoid skiing in rough water.
- Just stay away from obstructions and congested areas and enjoy skiing in open area.
- Wear a Personal Floating Device approved by the Coast Guard particularly designed for water skiing.
- Hand signals should be used by the observer and the skier.
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