Majestic waves rise then break gently on the whiteshore. The sparkling turquoise watersare pleasantly warm, and the cool, salty breeze makes a pleasant contrast. Thesetting is just perfect for an afternoon of wind surfing. The exciting sportwas introduced to the Maldives in the 70’s, and its popularity has continued torise since. In many ways, the group of islands scattered across the IndianOcean, is one of the best places to take up adventure water sports. After all,there are plenty of safe, shallow lagoons, where one can practice in water thatis just a little more than waist deep.
Wind surfing is a combination of sport, blendingthe relaxed, laid back culture of surfing and the more disciplined art ofsailing. The board used is between 2 and 4 metres long, and has a sail thatvaries in area according to the type of windsurfing and the skill of the rider.Experienced wind surfers can perform amazing tricks, including aerial stunts.For newcomers, the sport offers a refreshingly new experience, full of thrillsand excitement.
The Maldives enjoys good wind surfing weatherthroughout the year, but the best times to go are between April and October.The biggest swells occur between June and September, and the size of the surfranges from 3 to 8 feet. In addition to wind surfing, there are numerous otherwater sports just waiting to be tried out. Scuba diving is one activity that isconsidered a “must do”. The coral reefs of Maldives play host to an amazingvariety of undersea life, and tourists should not miss an opportunity toexperience them. Other sports include kayaking, kite surfing and water skiing.
There are plenty of places that offer water sportrelated services, but the safest bet is finding a reputed Maldives hotelthat has the facilities for the various sports. Among Maldives islandresorts, the Naladhu, Maldives has some of the best facilities for watersports, and are able to cater to absolute novices as well as seasoned professionals.The accommodation is also very good, and staying here is bound to enhance theholiday experience.