By Staff
Waterhead™ Watersports
September 21, 2011

You are desperately in need of a vacation. You have looked at all your options, and decided on a vacation that will include sun, sand, and serenity. You begin planning a beach vacation. Once you have the destination picked out, you start wondering what all you want to do while on vacation. You also start thinking about all the items you may need.

This article will provide you with a list of the top five items you need for a beach vacation. All of these products can be purchased right here on our website, waterhead.com, at reasonable prices. You cannot afford to leave home without the items mentioned below.

1. Lots of sunscreen. Whether you will be participating in various watersports or sunbathing on the sand, you must protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays. Depending on how fair-skinned you are, you will want to pick an SPF rating that will protect you while letting you get a little color as well. The most popular products are SPF 30; depending on the brand, the lotion will average about $6 and the spray will average about $9.

2. Swimsuits. Depending on how much you want to be on the beach, you will want to purchase anywhere from one to three swimsuits. We offer a wide variety of suits for both men and women. For women, you have one-pieces, two-pieces, bikinis, tankinis, bodysuits, and pretty much anything else you can imagine. Prices range from $25 to $95. For men, everything from briefs and speedos to bodysuits and more are available; prices range from $20 to $120.

3. Sunglasses. You have to protect your eyes from the sun, so you might as well do so in style. We offer shades from designers such as Vera Wang and Biohazard. Prices range from $5 to $38.

4. A tote to carry it all.  One of the essential beach items is a tote to carry your sunscreen, your iPod to listen to or novel to read, your cell phone, some cash for snacks, and anything else you need. We offer a nice selection of totes in a variety of styles. Prices range from $20 to $70.

5. Water sports equipment. When planning a beach vacation, there are a wide variety of water sports you can choose to participate in, from surfing to snorkeling to sailing. The sport(s) you are interested in determine the type of equipment you need. We guarantee that we have everything you need for whichever sport you choose. Below are some examples of the basics you will need to acquire for each sport.

a. Diving and Snorkeling. The basic equipment requirements for snorkeling are as follows: swimsuit, goggles, and a snorkel. Flippers and an underwater camera are just two of the many optional equipment purchases you can make. We have already discussed swimsuit prices. A basic pair of goggles costs about $5 or less; however, the more high-tech your goggles are, or the wider the lenses, the more expensive they become. A basic snorkel costs anywhere from $5 to $25. If you really want to move underwater, not only can you buy flippers, but you can also get an Sea Doo Pro Sea Scooter. For only $239.99, you can let it do the work for you, so you can focus on the amazing sights you will see underwater. Also, do not forget your underwater camera; you can purchase a digital underwater camera for about $230. You can even buy goggles that come with a 5mp camera attached to them. As you can see, depending on how dedicated you are to this sport, you can plan on spending anywhere from $30 to over $200 to purchase the supplies you will need.

b. Surfing. We offer everything you could possibly need for surfing, including surfboards, bodyboards, bodysuits, surfboard accessories, wax and wax scrapers, surfboard wall mounts, and so much more.

c. Boating and Sailing.  While we do not sell actual boats, sailboats or any other kind, we do offer most of the common accessories and replacement parts needed for your boats. We even offer accessories like boat covers, boat grills, and so much more. We also offer boating apparel, including windbreakers, boat shoes, and so on.

d. Kayaking and Canoeing. We sell high quality kayaks and canoes as well as accessories, such as oars, detachable seats, steps, and so on. The average price for our kayaks and canoes is about $500-600.

e. Other sports. In addition to the sports already mentioned, you can also find interesting products for water skiing, fishing, parasailing, wakeboarding, and so much more.

Waterhead.com has all your beach and water sport needs. Whether you plan on relaxing in the sun or getting active in some water sports, we are your one-stop shop, leaving you more time to plan the rest of your vacation. Remember, when planning a beach vacation, waterhead.com is the place to go.

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