Island Pag is rich in odder of sport activities in and on water. During summer there’s scooter rental on the town beach. Scooter ride is attractive and interesting, and completely harmless because Pag bay hasn’t any reefs or shallow parts that could enable the scooter ride. Research undertaken from 1998 to 2001 have shown that from 365 days of a year, there are 350 windy days on Pag. For surfers, Pag bay is paradise in the real sense of the word – safe place of pleasure and challenges that presents no risk. Pag bay is suitable and safe for diving, especially in shallower and middle parts of the bay. Sea streams aren’t strong, and there are no significant oscillations in the sea temperatures. Diving at the exit of Pag bay isn’t recommended because of the stronger stream, and there’s no shelter in case of the storm. Sightseeing of the bottom by the coast is a special adventure for everyone who tried diving because the underwater landscape is very interesting. There are numerous underwater niches, holes and caves are very interesting to the underwater photography lovers. Several diving clubs and diving schools are at work in Pag during summer. Underwater of Caska is also interesting to the divers, because on some places, in the mud some details of the sunken town can be seen. To the more experienced divers we recommend diving in the cove Slana, because the submarine is very attractive, interesting and filled with unusual, picturesque cliffs overgrown with high grass, small caves and one bigger and very beautiful cave in which you shouldn’t enter without an experiences diving guide. Fishing with the underwater gun while diving with oxygen isn’t allowed in Pag bay. To be able to dive you need to obtain appropriate dining licence issued by Harbour captain’s office in Pag.

Jet ski is a recreational vehicle for one, two or fours persons. Jet ski is the name of the model produced by Kawasaki, but it has become widely accepted as the name for water scooters. Because of their relatively low price and freedom and safety the y offer, jet skies have become very popular for recreation and the obligatory equipment consists of the safety west and helmet.
 

  
First Jet Ski models appeared in 1980s. One of the first jet skies, Suzuki, was constructed using motor snow sleigh as an example, and it was steered by the front ski. Soon Kawasaki creates smaller more practical, mostly standing models that could reach up to 60 km/h. After that the Yamaha model appeared on the market and it went up to 50 km/h. jet skies have soon reached the length of 3 metres and they weighed more than 250 kilos. Today, jet skies develop speed faster than 140 km/h, which has made them very popular, besides recreation they are used for racing competitions all over the world.
 

  
European Jet Ski championship was founded in 1987 and it is one of the best series of speed races. Championship takes place regardless of the weather conditions. None of the races have been cancelled so far.
 

  
Aple Adria Kup is an alliance of Croatia, Slovenia and Austria. The goal is to increase interest in jet skies. Also the participants can compete with the representatives from other countries. Part of the cup in Croatia takes place at Čič in Velika Gorica, in Zadar, at Zrće, the beach in Novalja and in Poreč.
 
  If you are a fan of extreme sports you can try the sea saw at Novalja beach, Zrće.

How to become a diver?

      
Diving school usually lasts a week, and the price is 300 – 400 € and there is no selection. The only possible obstacle is a health problem like diabetes, heart condition or a bad tooth.
   After the training, theoretical and practical, the future divers take a test and get the diving licence. Then they need to buy the diving permit issued by the Croatian diving alliance.
   Divers who completed the beginners’ course can dive up to 20 metres of depth. The frontier for sport and recreational divers that use compressed air is at 40 metres of depth. For depths over 40 metres divers use a mixture of gases. To dive under 40 metres it is necessary to complete additional courses.
   In Croatia diving is regulated by the Regulations on performing underwater activities. Divers have to report every dive to one of the diving centres in order to receive expert guidance under the sea. For every dive that includes guidance, transport by ship to the desired location and diving equipment rental, costs at least 40 €. Try to dive in many locations around Novalja. Island Pag have wonderfool places to dive.

Wakeboard, just like other board sports – snowboarding and skateboarding, marks a growth in popularity among the athletes over the last years. Wakeboarding is more than sport and like other extreme sports it is a way of life with a strong upward trend throughout the world.
Wakeboard stands for lots of sun, young people craving action and entertainment. Young in hearts, some riders still actively competing are well over forty.
 

•    Disciplines:

This sport has two major disciplines:
Boat wakeboard – ride behind the boat
Cable wakeboard – drive on the ski lifts

Of course, in Novalja you have the possibility to try if you haven’t so far or to do some new stunts that you didn’t get the chance to do last time!!!
Sailing
  
        There are few coasts in the world that can be compared to the Croatian cost by beauty and indentedness. Mild climate, many craggy, deserted and green islands, over thousand of them, caves are ideal for successful development of the noble sailing sport that has source in love for the sea, and contents in joy and pleasure received from direct contact with the elements of nature. Sailing is an experience that gets us in touch with nature more than anything else. Many are attracted by the phenomena of water, wind, tide, and weather. Few people decide to take part in the game with the nature. Sailors are one of those people.
   Sailing teaches you cooperation with the winds, waves and tide. The goal isn’t to conquer nature or win, but to enjoy being a part of nature. Sailing involves all the senses more than any other sport. Reason for it is that the wind as the main motion power cannot be seen. You can only see the proof of its existence. While sailing, the eyes are an important decipherer. It is necessary to spot the subtle traces of wind: the way it makes ripples in the water, direction of the flag or smoke, direction that the wind-vane is showing… You will be aware that abundance of information are all around you when you learn how to sea. It is important to use other senses like touch and hearing as well to solve the mystery of wind, its direction and strength. While sailing you need to have the feel for the helm in your hand and listen to the wind at the back of your neck.



Surfing and water skiing
       At the beach Zrce you can try surfing and water skiing with the help of experienced professionals.