Outdoor Activities // Water // Diving

Land is where we human beings are accustomed to being. And because we are here everyday, we have come to like having our feet firmly planted on the ground with our heads up and our hair dry. So why scuba dive when the possibilities on land seem endless?
more...

Outdoor Activities // Air // Base Jumping

BASE jumping is an off shoot from the adrenaline pumping sport, Parachuting. It differs in that the height at which the BASE jumper takes his leap is much shorter. Between the time the jumper steps off the launch point to the time he throws the hand-held pilot chute is only three seconds. The shortest three seconds of the Base Jumpers life. Following the jump, skill is then needed to fly the chute and land without getting hurt.
more...

Outdoor Activities // Earth // Cricket // Batting: Forward-foot defence

Obviously if the ball is straight a shot is required (and, anyway, you can"t score runs by leaving the ball). You"ll soon hear commentators rabbiting on about "footwork" - the basis of all good batting.
more...

Outdoor Activities // Earth // Cricket // Batting: Forward-foot defence // Batting: Back-foot Defence

Having found his radar, a quick bowler is soon likely to test an opening batsman with some shorter-pitched bowling. Not necessarily bouncers at his head, just deliveries that rise up a bit and explore his technique, reactions and courage.
more...

Outdoor Activities // Air // Kiting // Specific Kites

Whilst the majority of kites behave in similar fashion many have small peculiarities which are specific to them. Here are some examples.
more...

Outdoor Activities // Earth // Equestrian Sport // Breeds of Horses // The American Saddle Horse

When America was young and the hardiest of her countrymen were venturing forth form the colonies, roads were few in number and very rough, making the use of vehicles of any kind almost impossible. Consequently there was urgent need for a horse adapted to he necessities of these people dependent upon the horse for long distance travel as well as for short trips, a horse hardy, surefooted, intelligent, that could carry it"s rider with ease for long distances at a steady rate of speed without distress to himself. Out of this need was developed the American Saddle Horse.
more...

Outdoor Activities // Water // Fishing // Do We Get What We Ask For From The fish?

You know how you hear a little bit of this, a little bit of that, an offhand comment in the hallway at a sports show? And how, after a few years, they come together somehow to form a link? For all of us, fishing is a lifetime study, both fascinating and frustrating.
more...