[Explanation] In recent years, as niche sports have repeatedly been out of the circle on social media, the leisure style of urban youth has also changed from "sit down" to "going out", and paddle board sports have become a group of people who yearn for nature and love water leisure sports good heart.
[Concurrent] Paddleboard enthusiast Zhao Zhou
I've been involved with this sport for four or five years, and it's very water-friendly.
If you are outdoors, you can get close to nature, there are mountains and waters, and it is particularly beautiful.
After playing, it can also give us a good relaxation, and it is also a very good fitness exercise.
[Explanation] Paddleboarding is a sport originating from Hawaii, and is generally performed on still waters in China.
2017 is the first year of China's paddle board development, and the China Paddle Board Golden League was successfully held.
[Concurrent] Zhao Hongyu, head of a water sports base in Chongqing
In the past two years, paddle boarding has been very popular and very popular.
It even outshines the kayak.
In the past two years, the development at the public level has been very rapid.
We can often see paddleboarders in many bodies of water, including open water.
Because of the paddle board, it can have many, many ways to play, such as paddle board yoga, paddle board surfing, paddle board travel, paddle board adventure, and you can see the scenery while playing on the water, so everyone likes it very much.
[Explanation] Paddle board sports are varied, you can play standing, kneeling, lying down, you can also do yoga, bring cute pets, and fight for speed.
Compared to kayaking and surfing, paddleboarding has a lower barrier to entry.
Generally speaking, you can row and play independently with one touch of the paddle board.
Secondly, the requirements for transportation and storage of the paddle board are relatively low. After the inflatable paddle board is folded, it is only the size of a backpack, which is very convenient to carry.
In southern cities, water sports are almost unrestricted by season.
[Concurrent] Cao, a paddle board experiencer
This is the second time I come to play this paddle board, and I think this paddle board is very convenient, and it is very easy to get started. After you learn it once, you can paddle by yourself.
And it is also very safe. There are life jackets. Even people who can't swim will not have any problems if they fall into the water.
[Concurrent] Zhao Hongyu, head of a water sports base in Chongqing
You can come and learn this sport as long as you like.
As for whether we can play in winter, I tell you that it may subvert everyone's cognition. We play more in winter and have more water activities.
[Explanation] In addition, the ability to enhance parent-child relationship and enhance social attributes has also become an important reason for paddleboarding to attract the public to experience.
Zhang Weichuan, a paddle board coach of a water sports club in Chongqing, said that in the past two years, the number of young people and family groups who come to experience and participate in paddle board sports has increased significantly.
[Concurrent] Zhang Weichuan, a paddle board coach of a water sports club in Chongqing
There are more and more people playing paddle boards, especially young people.
They usually come in groups of three or five, with groups of seven or eight (people) to play together.
In addition, there are also many family groups, usually three or five groups of families, parents and children come to play together, and the youngest children usually play in them at the age of seven or eight.
This exercise is also very effective in enhancing parent-child bonding.
[Concurrent] Cao Hui, a paddle board experiencer
Today, my friend recommended me to come here for the first time. It was very relaxing. I drank a lot of water, but I was very happy.
If there is a chance, I will definitely bring many friends with me next time, because of this sport, I will fall in love with it after playing it.
[Explanation] In recent years, paddle board sports and water sports have developed rapidly, and more and more people have begun to contact and like paddle board sports and water sports.
Zhao Hongyu, who graduated with a major in volleyball, is now the head of a water sports base in Chongqing. In his opinion, with the rise of water sports, the public's awareness of water safety will be improved, the training of professionals will be improved, and the number of compliant venues will be increased. It is an important prerequisite for everyone to enjoy the fun of water sports.
[Concurrent] Zhao Hongyu, head of a water sports base in Chongqing
There are many people participating now. I still recommend that everyone go to a (site) with formal qualifications, safe waters and under the guidance of technical personnel, so as to systematically learn and participate in this sport.
Chongqing has also been like this in the past two years. It has developed very rapidly, but the legal, compliant and safe water bodies that can be provided to the public are far from enough.
Therefore, we also hope that in the future, more professionals and safe and compliant venues will be provided to consumers, so that more people can feel and appreciate the charm of this sport.
Jing Shiyan reports from Chongqing
Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]