Heading to the beach with your mates is one of the best parts of summer, but what if you’re the only one in the group who doesn’t surf?

Sitting on the beach and watching everyone’s bags is not so much fun.

While surfing is the best known of all beach sports, there are many more out there that are being sadly ignored.

Never managed to perfect your pop up? Maybe you’re just a natural windsurfer, just waiting for your chance with a sail.

Find the idea of being on a board not fun at all? Maybe you belong under the waves diving through the reefs.

Here’s a few alternative water sports to have a go at, when everyone else is out in the line up this summer…