The Isle of Wight is a popular getaway destination for anyone who is looking for a great time. It is a location that is rich in cultural history and blessed with gorgeous scenery. There is no shortage of exciting things to do on the Isle of Wight, thanks to the perfect conditions on this island.
The Isle of Wight is a perfect destination for a variety of sports, thanks to its geographical location. It is blessed with more than 147 square miles which are almost surrounded by water. If you are a sports enthusiast, then the Isle of Wight offers the most popular sporting activities that you can engage in to make your stay a thrilling experience.
Most providers on this island offer professional lessons in leisurely water activities as well as extreme sports.
Here are the most popular sports on the Isle of Wight:
Kayaking
It comes as no surprise that kayaking is one of the most popular sporting activities on the Isle of Wight.
Kayaking is a favourite sport which attracts a lot of people to visit this island. It also enables daring individuals to get access to the hidden caves and secret coves on the Isle. The sport also enables you to explore the coastal areas and inlets.
Surfing and bodyboarding
Bodyboarding and surfing are also very popular sports on the Isle, thanks to the plentiful sandy shores and good waves that nature has blessed the island with.
Do you know that, the world’s largest sailing regatta takes place at Cowes week almost every summer? This, of course, comes as no surprise since watersports are prevalent on the Island.
Diving is another favorite water sport here. Every year, thousands of visitors enroll in diving courses to learn underwater exploration.
People also learn how to navigate watercrafts such as jet-skis, dinghies, canoes, powerboats, etc.
Football
Football on the Island has a huge following, just as it is all over the country. The Isle of Wight football team participates in the bi-annual Island Games, which it has won twice, in 1995 and 2011.
Although, not a member of UEFA and FIFA, the Isle’s football team plays under the backing of the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. Their home ground is the St. George’s Park with a capacity of 3,200.
Horse-riding
Thanks to the availability of hundreds of quiet country lanes as well as bridleways and sandy beaches, that has made horse riding popular on the Island.
No doubt, the Isle is a welcoming and pleasant place for both newbie horse riders and veteran riders.
Several horse riding events like the Grand National are organised annually in March; the event attracts riders across the globe.
Cycling
Cycling is another favourite sporting activity that takes place on the Isle of Wight. So if you plan to go for a UK cycling holiday, you can take advantage of the scenic off-road cycling routes as well as the quiet country lanes.
Indoor sports
A part from outdoor sports, indoor sporting activities also has quite a following here too.
And the beauty of these sports is they can be enjoyed regardless of the weather condition outside.
Some of the popular sports you can participate in include: martial arts, gymnastics, racquet sports, and dance.
So, there you have it, these are some of the most popular sporting activities on the isle. The list, of course, is not exhaustive of all recreational activities one can participate in.
