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iOutdoors Blog, Water Sports
Riding the Waves in Style! Jet Skis
Florida is known for having one of the longest coastlines in the east coast. This coastal state is blessed with gorgeous waters, fine sand, and great weather all year-round. It is no wonder that the beaches of Florida are stocked full with waterfront resorts and well-maintained shores.
Florida is also known for many water sport activities from surfing, boating to fishing. However, for those who want to try something a little more, then jet skiing in Florida is one perfect way to go.
Jet Ski Activities
For those who do not yet know what a Jet Ski is, it refers to a personal watercraft or PWC. Basically, this is a motorized watercraft. Many visitors and locals in Florida can get hold of a Jet Ski. If it can’t be purchased, then it can be rented. Many of the beaches and resorts in Florida offer Jet Ski rentals for their visitors.
The misconception with a jet ski is that there is only one thing that can be done with it, and that is to ride it around the water. This is a false impression that definitely needs to be cleared because Florida offers a variety of activities that can be done on a jet ski to wet the appetite of both the rider and the audience.
One activity that is capable on being done on a jet ski is freestyle riding. There are many Jet ski freestyle tricks possible including big air, hood tricks, as well as technical tricks. In fact, competitions have even been arranged for jet skiers to display their prowess on a jet ski to a public crowd and this is called the professional freestyle competition.
Free riding a jet ski is one of the most extreme forms of jet skiing. This involves riding on a jet ski while surfing the wave as would a surfer. Yet another activity that offers variety in jet skiing is Closed Course racing. In this activity, 20 riders compete to finish first. The course is usually made in the open sea with the start line beginning along the shore.
Jet Ski Areas
Before hopping on that motor and revving off on the ocean floor, it is important to remember that jet skis are not permitted everywhere. In order to find out where Jet Ski riding is permitted, ask the locals or Jet Ski rental shops for directions. As a tip, remember that areas that offer Jet Ski activities typically allow jet skiing in their areas.
Air to Ground, Cycling, iOutdoors Blog, Water Sports
Protect your Noggin
A bike helmet is the single most effective way of preventing head injuries resulting from falls or accidents while riding a bicycle. Helmet laws are being implemented in many local jurisdictions to ensure that cycles are protected at all times. Better yet, a properly fitted bike helmet will significantly reduce the risk of a head injury in children and adults.
Here’s a simple guide on how to select a bike. First, it is important to try the helmet on to ensure that it will fit snugly. It must not move easily if the head is moved from side to side. There are also sizing pads available to ensure that the helmet fits the head.
Second, the position of the helmet must be considered. It must not slide when the user nods his/her head and must sit level to the head and about 1 or 2 fingers away from the eyebrows. Then, all the straps and buckles must be checked and adjusted to fit the user snugly. If the tightest setting still feels loose to the user, try another helmet on. Still, the helmet must not be too small or too tight. The user must still be able to freely move the facial muscles and the mouth.
It is also important to consider the weight of the bike helmet. A lighter helmet is preferable but these tend to be more expensive than their heavier counterparts. Still, the level of comfort that lighter helmets bring to the user is usually much higher than that from heavier models.
Lastly, buy a helmet that has been tested, have met the standards, and bears the mark of the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
Nature Adventures, Air to Ground, Hunting Fl, iOutdoors Blog, Water Sports
Early Detection of Limes Disease
Lyme Disease or Limes Disease is an infectious disease caused by at least 3 species of bacteria that are transmitted to humans by some tick species. If left untreated or if treatment is delayed, it can cause serious damage to the central nervous system, heart, and joints. Also, as the disease progresses, the bacteria can develop immunity or resistance to antibiotics. Thus, it is important to detect the illness as early as possible.
The following are some of the symptoms that help in the early detection of limes disease.
Bull’s eye rash
If you develop a rash that resembles a bull’s eye target – a large outer ring and a circle in the middle – consult a doctor immediately because this is among the surest signs of the disease. It is possible for the rash to disappear or be located in any part of your body. Try to take a picture to show your doctor before the rash fades. However, most of the time, the rash will grow slowly, with some reported to grow to as much as 12 inches in diameter.
Numbness and arthritis
If you experience unusual stiff neck or development of arthritis, check with your doctor as this can be a symptom of Lyme Disease.
Hearing and sight problems
This disease can cause blurred vision, dry eyes, and sensitivity to light. You may also experience pain, itchiness, and a burning sensation in your ears.
Malaise and irregular weight gain or loss
The disease can also cause sudden weight gain or loss. Most patients report a general feeling of tiredness and lack of energy.
This disease can be fatal – if you experience one or more of the abovementioned symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.
Also to worry about our friend the Jelly Fish
The failure of early diagnosis
The failure to diagnose early is avoidable. The harm to patients long term is preventable with early diagnosis. Patients report that diagnostic delays are associated with false-negative test results 57% of the time. Positive test results are dismissed by their clinicians as “false positives” 13% of the time. Patients quite often are not evaluated properly, because their physicians are uneducated on the disease symptoms and incorrectly diagnose leaving patients with there is “no Lyme here.”
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iOutdoors Blog, Surfing, Water Sports
Cocoa Beach – The Surf Capital of the US
Cocoa Beach is located on a barrier island, nestled in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River Lagoon on the Central East Coast of Florida. Cocoa Beach is known for many things, predominantly as a link to the birth of the Space Age giving it the nickname the Space Coast. Cocoa Beach is also known for being the surf capital of the United States for having one of the greatest swells in the East Coast.
Where Surfing is Living
Cocoa Beach has a lot to brag about when it comes to surfing. Its shoreline boasts of perfect weather year-round. It is open 24/7 year round, has perfect Southern waters, and an average temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit during the day.
There is no problem at all when it comes to looking for great places to surf in Cocoa Beach because it is home to over 100 of the best surfing spots in the East Coast alone. Cocoa Beach is not just a surfing capital but is also the hometown of surfing champions. In fact, 8-tinme World Champion surfer, Kelly Slater, comes from this place.
Cocoa Beach Attractions
Of course, Cocoa Beach has a lot more to offer its visitors other than just surfing. In fact, there are many attractions that are a must-see for visitors in the area including Cocoa Beach Pier, Alan Shepard Beachfront Park, Cocoa Beach Golf Course, Thousand Islands Conservation Area, Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center and Pool Complex, I Dream of Jeannie Lane, and the “Glass Bank”.
Just about anything under the sun can be done in Cocoa Beach from watching a space launch from the beach, observing animal species in their natural habitat, swimming and surfing in the ocean, kayaking off the Banana River Islands, or playing golf. There is always something for anybody in Cocoa Beach.
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iOutdoors Blog, Sail Fishing, Sailing
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Whenever one thinks of vacation, among the top destinations that he or she would usually list is the sea. Nothing beats a lazy beach ambience or better, a cruise on a sailboat offshore! But before you even begin daydreaming about being on a sailboat. Enjoying the sceneries of the vast ocean while sipping your favorite cocktail with your special someone or friends. Think first of the most important thing – how you are going to charter your sailboat.
There are several points to consider first before deciding to charter a sailboat. Choose your coastal vacation destination and research whether there are charter companies in the area that lease out sailboats. Once you have ascertained it, decide what time of the year you would like to go on vacation. For the budget conscious, remember that rental fees are lowest during summer months.
Before contacting a charter company, make sure that you have made up your mind about certain concerns to fully take advantage of the company’s services. Figure out how many people will be joining the sail boating activity. So that the company can put forward their sailboats that can accommodate such number. It is also important to take note of the number of days you wish to charter the sailboat. A sailboat can be rented per day. Although it is a common practice to rent it out for 3 or 5 days. Because the rates lowering daily as the period lengthens.
Let us do the Work
Another important issue to address is the kind of charter you wish to arrange. There are two kinds of charter: a bareboat charter and a crewed charter. In a bareboat charter, the sailboat is rented just as it is without crew and provisions. A crewed charter, on the other hand. Will usually include a captain who will command the sailboat. A chef who will prepare the meals. If you or anyone in your group does not have any experience in maneuvering sailboats, it is best advised to choose a fully crewed charter.
To get the best charter deal and services, it would not be amiss to do your research about possible charter companies. You can ask friends living in the area or better yet, search the internet about companies offering chartering services in the place of destination. When doing your research, factors to consider are the terms of the charter, the prices, the sailboats available for lease, and the reputation of the charter company. Should all matters be amenable to you, you can then request to have a specific sailboat be reserved in your name in your chosen dates; the usual payment is via credit card or online.
Remember that if you are chartering a sailboat for a group, make it sure to ask individual deposits from everyone so that you won’t be held responsible for the entire amount. It is also a safety measure for you should they decide to back out later on. Also, prior to sealing the deal with the charter company, also ask whether a cancellation insurance can be made available to you. Once a contract has been agreed upon, make sure to keep records of the transaction for future referrals.
The Perfect Trip
A perfect beach vacation definitely includes a sailboat cruise experience. Compared to power boating, sail boating allows its passengers a closer encounter with nature at its rawest. It gives a sense of satisfaction of adventure and freedom coupled with a leisure time of enjoying the surrounding sceneries on deck. Truly, sail boating is a delightful experience you should try the next time you hit the beach.
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No UV Please
Staying out under the sun can be fun but does have its consequences – sun burns, eye damage, dehydration, premature aging, immune system suppression, and certain skin illnesses. Thus, it is advisable to find ways to shield your body from the sun and its harmful rays.
Applying sunscreen and sun block is among the most effective ways to protect your body. Look for a product with high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and have ingredients that will not harm your skin. Products that indicate “broad-spectrum” at the label is usually better because it can filter different types of ultraviolet rays – UVA, UVB, and UVC.
Remember, sunscreen contains chemicals that absorb the sun’s rays before it penetrates the skin, thereby, just “screening” the rays. On the other hand, sun block does not allow the sun to penetrate the skin at all. Thus, it is often preferable to use sun block over sunscreen.
Another way to protect your body is to wear cool, light clothing that cover most parts of the body. Then, you can use a cap or hat to protect your head but you can also use an umbrella which offers a larger coverage.
Sun glasses, especially those with UV filters, add protection to your eyes. Wrap-around sunglasses also provide more protection. Remember that the eye and the skin around it are sensitive to the sun’s rays and can be damaged easily.
There are also lipsticks and lip balms that provide protection from UV rays.
When it comes to finding the best way to shield your body from the sun, it pays to be on the side of caution – use as many shields as you can.
