A kayak polo player refines passing and dribbling skills in the South Sailing Basin.

Water-borne team sports were once considered expensive and elitist - but at current prices, launch facilities and small boats cost far less to acquire and maintain than playing fields.

Water-borne sports also serve a much wider variety of participants, ranging from older adults to youth who are not attracted to the culture of field sports.

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