Topping the to do list of any brave aspiring surfer could be a day out wind surfing on the lapis lazuli blue waters of the Maldives. Stepping on to the surf board, feeling the tang of adventure in the crisp salty air, one may sail on the glossy waters, listening to the calling of the sea from depths unknown.
Maldives Islands are best known for snorkelling and diving, while wind surfing remains somewhat a novelty. This activity can be safely practiced in Maldives where professional assistance and high quality equipment are provided to engage in the sport. Almost all the hotels and resorts in Maldives with a proper lagoon suitable to wind surf will provide assistance to advanced wind surfers and beginners alike. However the quality of the equipment provided, which doesn’t always correlate with the star grade of the resort, must be properly examined prior to venturing out to the great green mass.
If an absolute beginner wishes to wind surf, there are a few basic things that have to be kept in mind. One should always insist on obtaining proper assistance from the instructors at the resorts. Either the resort instructors or the trained Maldivians at water sport centres should be able to help you learn the basics soon. The equipment used also needs due attention. Beginners are generally advised to use smaller sails, as the big sails may cause imbalance when caught in the strong winds.
Avoiding lagoons with coral reefs while adjusting the time you choose to wind surf according to the local weather, especially during the Monsoon seasons and being mindful of the many divers, swimmers and snorkelers enjoying the crystal clear seas with you, will ensure that the time you spend is truly a remarkable and an enjoyable one.
Not all island resorts in Maldives have facilities for wind surfing. The Maalifushi Maldives is recommended to those who wish to indulge in the sheer comfort of a luxury resort in Maldives while playing with the water and the wind on a surf board, as this resort has an ideal lagoon and provide professional assistance to engage in the sport with confidence.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.