The Maldives is a string of islands lying in the Indian Ocean and belonging to South Asia. This island nation is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations for the simple reason that it is a tropical paradise. One can witness nature at its best in the Maldive Islands, as it has many white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, beautiful greenery and an amazing underwater ecosystem.
Maldives is also popular amongst many tourists as it an excellent place for engaging in a variety of aqua sports as well. One of the aqua sports which is thrilling and extremely popular in the islands is windsurfing, an exciting sport that is sure to be exhilarating and memorable.
Windsurfing was introduced to the Maldives in the 1970s by Australian surfer Tony Hinde, and ever since then windsurfing has become one of the most popular sports in the waters of the Maldive Islands. One need not worry about the conditions of the waters before engaging in the sport, as the Maldives has almost perfect conditions for the activity. There are many waist deep lagoons in the islands with clear blue waters and soft white sand, the temperature of the water averages at a warm 26oC, the tropical sunlight provides clear vision and there are adequate breezes, which all add up to a safe and ideal location. Although windsurfing can be done right throughout the year, experts suggest the period between April and October to be the ideal season for windsurfing, with the months of July, August and September bringing the biggest waves. The conditions in certain areas are such that they cater to both amateur and veteran surfers, which means that anyone can partake in the excitement of windsurfing. There are many surfing schools in hotels and in the beaches of the Maldive Islands which provide lessons and windsurfing equipment, so even if you are a beginner, you can take a few lessons and hit the waves. Windsurfing surely is an exciting and truly refreshing experience, so when you are in the islands make sure you go rip the waves!
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