How to plan your best water sports trip this summer
Summer is when most water sports riders finally get the time to travel. The destination is rarely the problem — it's everything that comes before you hit the water. Here's how Waterspeed Explore+ helps you plan smarter, from finding the spot to connecting with local experts before you even pack your gear.
5 numbers that tell the real story of your session
Max speed is the dopamine number, but it's just the highlight. Here are the 5 numbers — speed, VMG, average, active time and distance — that actually explain what happened in your session, and what to train next.
More than a race
DÉFI was a week full of speed, community, race-day energy, and real sessions on the water. Here are some of our favourite moments from Waterspeed at DÉFI.
How to prepare for a long-distance race
Preparing for a long-distance race takes more than just time on the water. Here are a few simple ways to train with more intention before DEFI, improve your pacing, and make the most of the DEFI Training Challenges on Waterspeed.
How to prepare for your first race
Preparing for your first race isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about training smarter. From pacing and gear setup to learning from your data, here’s how to show up confident, avoid common mistakes, and actually enjoy your first race on the water.
Not progressing in water sports? These 7 Plateaus might be why
Feeling stuck despite training regularly? Discover the most common watersports training plateaus and how tracking, benchmarks, and session review help you progress again.
What’s the Best Spot to Go Around Me?
Not sure where to go on the water? Explore+ helps locals, beginners, and travelers discover the right spots based on real activity, sport filters, and local knowledge — so you can spend less time guessing and more time riding.