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Pickleball: The New Trendy Racket Sport

e says that this name derives from the Pritchard family's dog, Pickles! 2- What equipment is used in pickleball? Pickleball players use a solid-faced paddle, somewhat like in ping-pong, although its dimensions are different. The lightweight tennis paddle is larger than the one used in table tennis ...

19
July
2024

The Tour de France à la voile: the nautical rendezvous of July.

partners. This year, the city of Nice will host the Grand Arrival of the Tour de France à la Voile on July 25, 26 and 27, 2014. On the program: a Stand-up paddle relay and a grand nautical parade! And to attend the festivities in style, discover the official range of Tour de France à la Voile b ...

09
July
2007

Badminton: 5 Unusual Facts About This Sport

and shuttlecock, a game that has been played in England since the Middle Ages. It involves keeping a shuttlecock in the air using a type of racket or paddle known as a "battledore". Badminton owes its name to a place. Modern badminton is inspired by the Indian game of poona, which is played with a r ...

08
Feb
2008

The Nauticales: a floating boat show in La Ciotat.

n the show. Another 2016 exclusive: the presentation of a new SUP POLO field developed by Starboard! Come discover a different way to practice Stand-up paddle in groups! Finally, due to Euro 2016, a mini Soccer field will be set up in the heart of the sliding village to host a children's tournamen ...

08
Mar
2013

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue: 5 good reasons to visit this village in Normandy

which the site of the Hougue fort is opened free to the public. Copyright: Archangel12 Various animations also come to Bridge this week: paddle and kayak outings, picnic, treasure hunt, free visits, sandcastle contest, discovery rally for children, commented visits and conferences. T ...

18
June
2021

The Bahamas: 5 unusual things to do there

ared by Colleen Carey (@yogiccarey) On this dreamy, romantic island to behold, you can : - jump and swim in the Sapphire Blue Hole - paddle with the turtles at Edwin's Turtle Lake Marine Reserve - hike in the Leon Levy Native Plant Reserve. 2- Birdwatching in Inagua If you' ...

26
Jan
2022

Outdoor Festival 06 : the festival of outdoor sports in the Alpes-Maritimes

han 60 outdoor sports on some 140 sites in the department of Alpes-Maritimes. Among the sports represented are cycling, mountain biking, slackline, paddle, climbing, paragliding, coastal longevity or kiteboarding. In total, more than 650 experiences will be on the program of the first edition ...

21
Apr
2022

Cannes is awarded the City of Surfing label

to practice this sport. It grants this label to municipalities that value the practice of surfing but also that of associated sports, such as stand-up paddle which is very fashionable at the moment. A first on the Mediterranean coast This recognition is a great first since Cannes is the first ci ...

04
July
2022

Argelès-sur-Mer: why choose this destination on the Vermeille coast?

tivities that can be enjoyed by the sea. The commune has no less than 4 diving clubs and 14 beach clubs. So you'll be spoilt for choice between stand up paddle, sea kayaking, surfing and windsurfing, sailing or scuba diving! View this post on Instagram A publication shared b ...

05
Oct
2022

Summer sports: a treasure trove of benefits.

work on proprioception and the inner ear. This is particularly the case with slackline (an activity that involves walking on an elastic strap), stand-up paddleboarding, and trampolining! On these accessories, it is not easy to stand and move gracefully because your feet are no longer anchored to t ...

01
Aug
2023

Unusual Ljubljana: 5 Things to Do in the Slovenian Capital

Visit the downtown area along the water. The first unusual activity one must do to visit Ljubljana off the beaten path is to paddle down the Ljubljanica river on a stand-up paddleboard or in a canoe. The river that runs through the historic center of Ljubljana offers unique perspectives on some of ...

06
Mar
2024

Kayak Cross: 5 Things to Know About This Spectacular Discipline

3- Kayakers are allowed to touch the buoys. As in classic slalom events, the course is marked by green buoys to navigate downstream and red buoys to paddle upstream against the current. In kayak cross, the course includes 6 to 8 buoys that competitors are allowed to touch without incurring penalti ...

05
Aug
2024