Joanna James
An island surrounded by a strikingly beautiful ocean, it is no surprise that Sri Lanka has become a popular water sports destination that it is today. Here are the top-five water sports and activities you must experience in this country.
For those who'd like to have fun in the shallow waters, a banana boat ride offers an ideal option. It is a fun activity that can be experienced by a group of people at the same time. People are strapped into the massive inflatable banana-like structure and dragged across the sea using a high-speed boat, which would then try to tip them into the water. It is completely safe as all the participants will be draped in safety gear. The resulting snorts of laughter from the participants, as they struggle to hold on to the banana is a testament to how much one enjoys this fabulous water activity. Many Pasikuda hotels offer this exciting activity as part of their package.
The best-loved sport of adrenaline-junkies, jet skiing is a high-octane water sport, which would make you leave all your worries behind! It is an exhilarating ride and no one can ever be gloomy on it. The exquisite beauty of Sri Lanka would only add up to the experience as you zoom past the immaculate beaches that are adorned by ever-swaying palm trees and pretty seashells. With jet skiing comes the adrenaline rush which would get your blood pumping and gives you a heady feeling of elation. Jet Ski rides inspire a mix of fantastic emotions within you like no other!
The East Coast of Sri Lanka is rather famous for its marvellous opportunities for deep-sea exploration. The Pasikuda beaches offer shallow waters where one can train for deep-sea diving. Many properties in the area such as Maalu Maalu Resorts & Spas offer diving lessons by their PADI certified diving instructors. Scuba diving is a must-have experience at least once in your lifetime. To experience the ethereal nature of the world that exists below the water level is quite surreal. You will be hypnotized by the enchanting beauty of the thriving corals, which is prettified by the colourful reef fish that bustle around them.
The tropical sunny conditions and the side-shore winds make Sri Lanka one of the top-notch kite surfing destinations in the world. The country offers excellent wind conditions throughout nine months of the year; the summer season from May to October, and the winter season from December to March. To experience the best of kite surfing in Sri Lanka, Kalpitiya Lagoon, which is situated in the northwestern province of Sri Lanka, is selected by the kitesurfing enthusiasts from near and far.
The perfect combination of surfing, snowboarding, and water skiing, riding a wakeboard makes all your water sports fantasies come true! Using a motorboat, the wakeboarder is towed behind it at a high speed, triggering some adrenaline action along the way. Bentota and Hikkaduwa in Sri Lanka offer ideal conditions for wakeboarding in Sri Lanka, with experts in the field always at hand to help out the beginners.
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