Water Skiing in Maldives – Conquering the Surface of the Maldivian Ocean

xperience the rush of carving through the waves as the winds dash through your hair and the warm sun shines on your skin. In the Indian Ocean that surrounds the archipelago of Maldivian islands, waterskiing is the ultimate thrill. One of the best spots to indulge in this sport is in the mirror like lagoon found on the doorstep of the Naladhu Maldives. Being one of the finest of all the Maldives luxury hotels, the Naladhu provides an array of different skis that caters to all ages and skill levels.

Water skiing is a sport where one skims on the surface of the water on skis while being attached to a boat through a ski cable. The challenge on the sport is to glide steadily on the surface of the water and this requires plenty of upper and lower body strength and excellent balance. The speed of the boat pulling you forward determines the intensity of the sport. There is no age restriction to try water skiing. So whether you are a beginner or a well seasoned player, water skiing is available to all.

There are several renowned moves and tricks in water skiing that is just as interesting to watch as it is to indulge in. Some of them include the slalom courses and jumps. If you are craving to try the sport but haven’t had any experience in the past; fear not, Maldives has a number of sport centers that are more than happy to give you adequate training to skim away in the surface of the water. While you are it why not give a shot at other similar sports such as wake boarding, jet skiing or wind surfing. In Naladhu you get it all with the added advantage of a stunning underwater setting where you can simply snorkel or dive if you have had enough of the surface of the water.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Kite Surfing at Naladhu – Flying in Paradise

The Naladhu Maldives is one of those luxury boutique resorts in the Maldives, set on its very own private coral island. Located on Veliganduhuraa, in the Southern Malé Atoll, the hotel is one of the 3 Anantara properties in the Maldives; a name well known around the globe for its unparalleled standards in quality, hospitality and appearance. In addition to its heavenly charm, Naladhu boasts an adventurous side. Complete with all the facilities to indulge in any imaginable water sport, Naladhu offers its guest the best of all worlds. Without a doubt Naladhu is the finest of all the Maldives Luxury Resorts.

The vast stretches of sparkling blue Indian Ocean that spans before this beautiful resort is beyond tempting for any water sport lover. In fact, Kite Surfing happens to be one of the main attractions in Naladhu that draws to its doors hundreds of excellent surfers every year. Kite Surfing is a sport where the power of wind is harnessed using a large controllable kite by which the surfer is propelled across the water on a small surfboard known as the kiteboard. The kiteboard may or may not be strapped onto the feet of the surfer. This sport, which is like a combination of wakeboarding and windsurfing, is extreme in nature and requires plenty of strength, balance and skill. There are several styles of kiteboarding which includes wakestyle, freestyle, wave riding, free ride and several others. Despite its challenging nature, Kiteboarding is completely fun and it is one sport that stimulates the ultimate dose of adrenaline encapsulated in pure euphoria.

Naladhu’s heavenly backdrop makes your holiday in this resort feel like a vacation in paradise. In addition to the picture perfect bliss you are sure to enjoy in this resort, sports like kiteboarding, surfing and what not, adds a touch of fun and adventure to your perfectly tranquil holiday experience.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Top Surf Spots in Maldives – Riding the Wild Waves of the Maldives

The Sparkling blue waters of the Maldives provides so much more than mere scenic appeal for it is the location for some of the most exciting of all water sports. No one leaves the Maldives without indulging in the world of water sports that his nation has to offer. There are several types of sports to choose from; some are more quiet and others are more wild but perhaps the most popular of all sports on the Maldivian Ocean has always been Surfing.

Surfing is dependent on the swell of waves. Although the Maldives does not have very large swells, there are plenty of chances of barrels and several long fun waves. The interesting part about wave swell in Maldives is that it is amazingly consistent and Surf lovers always have something to try out. The best Surf spots in Maldives is scattered around three main areas; The Central Atolls, The Male atolls and the South Atolls. The primary differences between the 3 linger around swell size, consistency and crowd but the best part is most of these surf spots are located in close proximity to each other.

The season and speed of winds greatly affect the size of waves so it is important to choose the right dates if you are a keen surfer. April to October is considered the best period for surfing in the Maldives with the largest swells expected between June and September.

The large number of Reef breaks around the 3 Maldivian archipelagoes offers something for everyone. Interesting locations such as Chickens, Cokes and Lohis are some of the most popular reef breaks found in the Northern atolls. These breaks are known for their fantastic rides amidst the most breathtaking settings. For Beginners who want to try a shot at surfing the Piddlies/ Ninja is an excellent surf spot and the Sultan found at the eastern reef of the north Male Atoll picks up the most swell and happens to be the most consistent break. Other excellent Surf Spots around the North Male Atoll are the Honky’s, the Tomb stones, the Male island point, the Gurus, Twin Peaks and the Quarters.

After an adventurous day surfing, come home to the Naladhu, Maldives; the finest of all the Maldives luxury hotels.

 

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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Surfing for Beginners in Maldives – The Thrill of Riding Endless Waves

Maldives is indeed the land of sunshine and warmth where good times happen every single day. One will find a plethora of great activities to indulge in, here in this sunny strip of earth and memories created here will indeed be cherished for a lifetime. Maldives hotels such as Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas will offer ample opportunities and facilities to familiarize with surfing. Spa resorts such as this will also ensure that your holiday is complete with sheer bliss and comforts to make you wish to come back for more.

The turquoise blue waters of the Maldives, incessantly crashing against pearly shores under a blazing, golden sun tempt anyone to delve into the unknown depths of these satin sheets and to resist the urge to ride on the giant blue waves of the Indian Ocean that put up its endless show here, is indeed a little too much to ask for. Beginners and experienced alike feel the call of the sea a little too alluring in the mesmerizing stretches of these magical shores.

Surfing is one of the most popular water sports carried out in Maldives Islands. The beauty of the consistent waves makes it an experience truly worth having here in these tropical shores and beginners too can enjoy the thrills and the adrenaline rush of gliding on the polished waves of the sea. With the sun warming your tensed body and the ceaseless splashes of the salty water cooling your senses, riding the mighty arching waves of Maldives will indeed take your breath away.

The waves of the Maldives are consistent throughout a greater part of the year hence to catch a wave will not be of a challenge for those who like to surf. Beginners can experience the pleasures of the sport in the safety of the exclusive waves of the resorts or even hire a charter boat and sail away to explore the more thrilling ones, under the close supervision of experts of course. In the Central and Southern Maldives and the Northern Maldives, one will find many un-crowded waves to learn the sport in solitude and peace. Given these options, it will be a shame indeed to not experience the thrills of the sport of surfing in this land of loveliness.

 

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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