Carneddau Triathlon

It is very hard to miss out on ocean fun when you are at the beach. There is something about the wind, the sun, the sand, and the waves that almost everyone loves. Going to the beach defines the summer for many, and others love it best in the off seasons.

Walking on the beach is an activity that can be done year-round. Get up early for the sun rise; go out after dinner and watch the sun set and the moon rise. In the winter, not only can you walk on the beaches even if it is too cold to swim, but you can often go down to the waterline with your four-wheel drive vehicles and take your dogs for a run.

The beach has its own activities that make it as much fun to be on land as to be in the water. Many people spend more time sunning than they do fighting the waves. Children love to run in and out of advancing and retreating waves, and dig for hours in the sand to dig a hole and watch it fill with water. Adults walk for miles, enjoying the sights and sounds of seashore life.

Of course, many love to swim in the ocean. The green waters of the northern Atlantic or the crystal clear water of the Caribbean have their own special charm. Tropical reefs are great for exploring, and the sand beaches of the Atlantic coast are wonderful for playing in the waves. Surf boards, body boards, or just body surfing are all ways of riding the waves, and swimming in the swells far beyond the breakers if a life experience.

Farther out will be those with speed boats, sea kayaks, jet skis, and sailboats or windsurfers. Deep sea fishing charters, whale and dolphin cruises, trips on the ferry boats to off shore islands, and visiting the local lighthouses are other ways to enjoy the water. Just watching the sun rise and set, as well as the moon, are ways to make memories for the whole family.

Deep sea fishing charters, riding the ferries to islands offshore, visiting the local lighthouses, eating seafood either in good restaurants or cooked on a fire on the sand, finding seashells, watching both the sun and the moon rise and set, visiting amusement parks and dance pavilions, buying souvenirs, and getting a tan - all among the things that make an ocean vacation unforgettable.

Ocean fun is easy to find around the world, with beaches of all types to be found. Some are geared to family vacations, some are wild and undeveloped, some have gentle surf, and some are known for their giant waves. Just make a choice and go get your T-shirt.