Joanna James
Sri Lanka's sublime shores bring with it countless opportunities to literally, let yourself go. For memorable encounters with its glorious outdoors, have a look at these water sports.
Given the tropical nature of the Emerald Isle of Sri Lanka, intrepid vacationers will be handed a chance to comb some of the island's most traversed sections in search of eye-catching coral reefs and varying marine species. The areas of Hikkaduwa in the south together with Trincomalee's Pigeon Island in the east will escort you to a world you will soon begin falling in love with. In terms of equipment, do check with your accommodation facility on the availability of the same or one of the many service providers strewn in these parts of the country.
Challenging waves and surf sand-bottomed point breaks translate to perfect outings if you're an avid surfer looking to show off your skills out on the Indian Ocean. Seen as a popular means of whetting your appetite for adventuring in Sri Lanka, one will do well to check out the allure of being at Arugam Bay and Passikuda on the country's eastern coastal belt. The period of June to October is best to head over where beginners and intermediate level surfers will have the odd curveball thrown in their direction. As a rule, remain patient when on your surfboard as you must pick your moment to make the most of the conditions.
Feel as if you're riding a motorbike but on the water when it comes to the riveting action involving jet skiing. Overall, speedy movements will see you navigating waves effortlessly with the possibility of engaging in air-water jumps. The hamlet of Bentota found on the southwest coast is where a water sports centre can be availed to learn the ropes or fine-tune your jet skiing skills. Lagoon areas too arrive as some of the most sought after areas where this sport can be mastered. For example, a stay at Amagi Aria which is one of the hotels in Negombo Sri Lanka, presents unobstructed access to a protected lagoon where one may begin jet skiing like there was no tomorrow.
Considered more of a leisurely activity to while away the hours, the water sport of sailing will offer you an abundance of time to appreciate and embrace the environs of the country. Although appearing more stylish than some of its fellow water sporting activities that can be given a go in Sri Lanka, sailing is ideal to spend your holiday along the southern and northeast coasts while Bolgoda Lake too cannot be excluded.
The region referred to by the name of Kitulgala is known for one thing alone and that being the sport of white water rafting. Best enjoyed in groups of 3 to 6 people, white water rafting will ensure that you catch rapids, and manoeuver rocky sections of the river but not before being bounced around from start to finish. Have one amazing and almighty adrenaline rush when at Kitulgala but be sure to jump at the opportunity to test your mettle whenever circumstances warrant you doing so.
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