Joanna James
The azure waters of the Indian Ocean are foaming white as they caress the powder-fine beaches of the Maldives making a picturesque setting enticing diverse levels of thrill seekers to its shores. Discover an array of watersports offering just that relaxation, excitement and even thrill for them.
The Maldives offers a haven for lovers of windsurfing, try sailing on their scenic lagoons which are suitable for beginners as well as for advanced surfers who can experience their best slalom. With most of the modern Maldives resorts being well-equipped with the latest models of equipment windsurfing or even funboarding will be an experience full of pleasure.
Wakeboarding and skiing are effortless in the Maldives thanks to the flat and safe lagoons on the archipelago, thereby making the revellers enjoy a magical gliding experience as they cut through the deep blue water behind their boats with the wind on their faces and are caressed by the spray of water.
Those travellers looking for a more staid and relaxing water sport must try kayaking. Maldives is blessed with reefs that open up a wonderful underwater world and create ideal conditions for paddling kayaks. You can choose to do kayaking by yourself or with another and enjoy the scenic surroundings and the fish passing by under the canoe if you enjoy using a glass-bottomed canoe as enjoyed by visitors at Nova Maldives and many other resorts.
This over-the-water fun activity is an ideal sport when you are with a group of friends or with family and all love to tumble about in the water. Being pulled by a speedboat, you sit astride and strapped on the banana-shaped large float and as the boat does crazy moves on the gleaming water to topple the riders. All of you try not to fall off the banana however most do. You are well secured with life jackets and have trained people around.
An adrenaline-pumping experience which is worth the money you pay as the Maldives offer the perfect environment for this fast-moving water sport. You simply whiz ahead on the turquoise waters experiencing the extreme exhilaration of the speed on the water. There are possibilities of doing jet safari trips to uninhabited islands for those seeking further excitement.
Whether you can swim or not snorkelling is a sport you can engage in and enjoy. This underwater exploration with snorkelling gear in place opens up a whole new world for you filled with vibrant colours of fish, corals and many other marine beings you see at close quarters.
Somewhat similar to banana boating, yet with less falling off this is a slower ride across the clear blue waters of the Maldives on an inflatable tube getting pulled by a boat. Your instructor will increase the speed only at your request if you feel like speeding more.
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