At all the island's main beaches there are floating platforms where professional instructors can initiate you into the magic of a ride across the waves with skis, jet-ski, parachute or a windsurfer. More traditionally (and more slowly) there are pedaloes and canoes for hire, for a brief trip of exploration or to take yourself off to the isolation of some deserted beach. Safety measures are strictly observed and regularly checked and the professionals take their job seriously, so do not be concerned - water sports in Corfu are both safe and enjoyable..