The Isle of Wight is an ideal place for any kind of sport that is carried out on water. As the island had and still provides all the necessary conditions for water sports many sportsmen and enthusiasts are flocking to the Isle to practice their favorite activities and test their strength in various competitions. Hundreds of thrill seekers such as kite surfers, wind surfers and even land yachters straining to the limit show their intrepidity and professionalism. "White Air Festival" held at the end of August is a super extreme sporting event that involves many mountain boarders, paramotor enthusiasts, racers and other competitors who are eager to take part in very venturesome activities.

Admiring such daredevils you might think, and here you are wrong, that these "crazy" activities are only for young people whose bodies are covered with various tattoos and they have fancifully designed hair. It can sound very implausible but the fact of the matter is that the participants, willing to win, are from every age group and ability enjoy these very much and do it in the first place to have fun in this exciting and community atmosphere on the IOW. Between the competitions you can recreate yourselves a grassy hilltop studded with many tents where you can have a bite and listen to live bands or tune spinning DJs.

If the ocean view is lacking for the "undulating" precondition, the waves, and the surface is calm there are always at least a few alternatives. For example the Isle of Wight can propose you to watch thrilling sights of proficient mountain boarders, their virtuosic ability to jump on extremely steep ramps. When you get tired of the sun you can visit the skate ramp tent and enjoy watching another version of this sport, a smaller one. However do not think that these sports are available on the island only during the summer season, they are going on simultaneously the whole year round on water as well as on land. Both the participants and spectators find the sports very attractive and amusing and of cause are keeping themselves amused.

The thought that you are a newcomer should not grieve you at all. Now you are just an ordinary spectator but a minute later you have all chances to be turned into a new enthusiast because many of these sports have special sessions for beginners. Do not be afraid to get in some embarrassing positions while you are attempting to improve your new skills, it is quite natural and fun. Nobody is born skilled to do something and every one of those proficient participants was like you once. So they will be the most understanding encouragers and will cheer you up cajoling you through your first attempts. The best climate and outstanding nature, sandy beaches and the sound of the waves, bird singing and blossoming gardens and a nice Isle of Wight hotel. Good luck!