“I don’t even know if the sport makes sense. You’re getting in the most uncomfortable boat possible that doesn’t even float and the goal is to stay under the water as long as you can and you don’t even use a paddle.”

Fascinating dive into the extreme sports craze of the 90s, when squirt-boating was the cutting edge of whitewater kayaking. Squirt boats are designed to be as low in volume as possible while still allowing the paddler to float and used both above and below the surface of the water…aka underwater kayaking. The sports popularity may have dwindled but there’s still a few diehards out there. This is the story of squirt boating:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....