At the age of 10 I got introduced to watersports by a friend of my mom, Piet Andreas who worked at the cable in Enschede my hometown where I still live.
I followed youth courses every Sunday morning and learned waterskiing, slalom and trick ski. For three years I learned everything besides wakeboarding.
Then as I’ve seen all the guys flying...
Val Senales, located in the western foothills of the Dolomites mountain chain, 29 km/18 mi from Merano town, is the ideal arena for the snowboarding enthusiast.
Swansea, also known as the City and County of Swansea, is the second largest city in Wales and the twenty-sixth largest city in the UK. Taking place in the south west of Wales, paintball missions are waiting to offer you an enjoyable experience.
A great and well organized all level mountain bike park lies on the Perth's hills within Greenmount National Park, in the western outskirts of Perth in Western Australia. The park consists of the Skills Park with 6 main tracks and the Dirt Jump Track.
Björkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle in the majestic Swedish Lappland, the Europe’s last true and secret wilderness. Björkliden Fjällby offers great outdoors activities in a unique wild setting. The spot is a great starting point for all kind of hiking activity in the Kiruna area.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km / 155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born. Björkliden is the birthplace of modern skiing in the beginning of the last century, contributing to the ski sport history evolution. There are endless possibilities and many challenges in the resort and nearby area.
Gap is an exciting spot for scuba diving, located in Marion Bay, Yorke Peninsula. This spot is usually combined with the Willyama spot where a wreck of 1897 is located at Rhino's Head of Marion Bay.
Peniche is a seaside township in Portugal. It has a large harbor and it is well known as a fishing town. One of the diamonds of Peniche is the baroque Misericordia Church in the main square, where you can admire the fantastic painted ceiling with scenes from the new testament. If you want to see an old prison, then you should visit the impressive 16th century fortress. It had been used as a prison by the secret police of dictator Salazar, where political opponents were jailed.
Kahului is located in Maui Island in Hawaii and is the largest city of the Island. It is considered to be a shopping destination because there are several major stores and malls.
Newquay is a town, seaside resort and fishing port in Cornwall, located on the North Atlantic coast of Cornwall. Snakes and ladders take place around Lusty Glaze Beach.
Newquay is a town, seaside resort and fishing port in Cornwall, located on the North Atlantic coast of Cornwall. If you want to get a whole new underwater experience, then join the Newquay scuba diving teams.
Newquay is a town, seaside resort and fishing port in Cornwall, located on the North Atlantic coast of Cornwall. Spearfishing is one of the best sports that Newquay's sea can offer to fans.
Thredbo is widely considered to be as Australia's best ski resort. The spot is at about 500 km/310 mi in the south of Sydney, accessible by the Alpine Wayvia Cooma, Berridale and Jindabyne.
Kite surfing in Aberdeen is a unique experience. A 18 km/11.5 mi of long coastline with sandy beaches can definitely come up with the most demanding kite-surfer's expectations.
Balderschwang is a small town in the district of Oberallgäu in Germany with beautiful landscapes and several choices, ideal for the perfect winter vacation. The spot lies at 178 km / 110.6 mi in the southwest of Munich in a magnificent mountainous setting, ideal for snowboarding.
Dunsborough is a coastal town of Forrest in the southwest of Western Australia, giving in Geographe Bay. The city is located in a distance of 254 km/157 mi in the south of Perth.
Dunsborough is a coastal town of Forrest in the southwest of Western Australia, giving in Geographe Bay. The city is located in a distance of 254 km/157 mi in the south of Perth.
Whyalla is located on the western shore of upper Spencer Gulf, at 394 km/244 mi in the northwest of Adelaide, in South Australia. Dolphins and bird-life often frequent the waters, while the rocky coastline is a popular destination for fishing tours and spearfishing.
Trespassers is another great surfing spot in Yorke Peninsula, close to Innes National Park and offshore east of the Marion Bay. Marion Bay is the doorstep to some of the best beaches in Australia that host a rich maritime history.
Ostesee is a lake in north Germany in the district of Neuhaus in Lower Saxony, accessible from Hamburg. Since 2011, the lake offers the option of wake-boarding to the fans of this sport, with a really great variety of obstacles.
Ushuaia is the capital city of the Tierra del Fuego province in Patagonia, commonly referred as the southernmost city in the world, also being an important naval base. It is located in a wide open bay, on the south coast of Isla Grande de Terra del Fuego and bordered on the north by the Martial mountain range.
Vilamoura is a tourist destination, located on the Algarve coast, specifically laid in the municipality of Loule in the Algarve. It is approximately 24.5 km/15 mi from Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal. It is the largest tourist group in Europe and well known for its opulence. It covers 2000 ha/20 km² of land.
In the Portuguese island of Madeira, in the municipality of Porto Moniz, you will find Achadas da Cruz. It's a small village that you can't miss easily. The simple life of the villagers, the harmony and peacefulness make this place the right paradise, where you can escape from everything.
Ponta do Sol is located in the south coast of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It's the warmest place of the island and the sun shines for most of the time. That's how the spot took its name after, Ponta do Sol or Point of the sun.
In the western coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, you'll find Ericeira, an old fishing village. It dates back to the 12th century, keeping up to date its beauty and history alive. The sunshine light, the cobble streets and the beautiful houses. The hospitality of the villagers and the harmony of their lives will seduce you.
Whyalla is located on the western shore of upper Spencer Gulf, at 394 km/244 mi in the northwest of Adelaide, in South Australia. The Pointnt Lowly Lighthouse and nearby beach is just a 20-minute drive from Whyalla, at about 34 km/21 mi on a sealed road.
Costa da Caparica is a tourist destination, in Portugal. It's located in the municipality of Almada, along the western coast of Setubal. In the old times, it was a fishing place, but now it's a destination where you can enjoy the sandy beach, the religious and secular festivities throughout the year. Beach of Costa da Caparica is the largest beach, about 30km/15mi long, in Portugal.
Skimboard is an extreme sport for those who like surf but they don't want to be far from the sunbathers. It's a game between your board and the thin wash of the previous waves. So, if you want to perform your tricks, you should visit Costa da Caparica.
Take your flippers and your bodyboard but leave your mind in a safe place. Crazy Left beach will make you lose it! The spot is located in Ericeira, a small fishing village in the municipality of Mafra, in Portugal. Ericeira is well known for its warm climate and the hospitality of the villagers.
If you love take-off ramps, jumping and attempting to land as far as possible down the snowing hills with heavy, wide and long skis (from 252 to 275 cm/99 to 108 in), then you are performing ski jumping on Whistler mountain.
Scotland's largest ski resort is based in Aberdeenshire. Glenshee Ski Center covers 790 ha/7.9 km² and with its 22 lifts and 36 runs, it's the UK's largest snow-sports resort. Mountains’ altitude can reach up to 1245 m/4084 ft, so expect to find rough conditions with quite a few black runs.