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Kayaking in Maldives - Adventures at Sea

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Kayaking is one of the best ways to get around the resorts in the Maldives as you enjoy long sunny days, exploring house reefs, fishing and even riding big swells. The resort sports centres have training for novice kayakers and offer equipment hire.

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Kayaking has a lot to offer for those who love the outdoors and this is no exception in the Maldives. Paddling around in a kayak is one of the best ways to explore the scenic shores as this environment friendly way to travel takes kayakers right on to places that may otherwise be inaccessible. As the kayak comes in a range of sizes, models and materials suited to what the rider requires it to do, it is the ideal vehicle from which to explore the fabulous scenery around the islands as well as to ride the big swells and even to fish.

The single lightweight kayaks are suited for those who wish to explore on their own or to have fun in the water. Kayaks for anglers are tailor made to their requirements. Tandem kayaks are the perfect vehicles to have fun with family and friends. 'Peek a boo' kayaks and the completely transparent Molokini allows kayakers to observe the marine life below on house reefs and kid specific kayaks allow youngsters some freedom on the water. For first timers taking a class is the best way to start kayaking as it can feel quite unstable at the first try. The calm lagoons at resorts offer the best places to learn and polish up kayaking skills.

Once holidaymakers reach a resort one of the few modes of transport out of it is by boat. Taking to the water in a kayak is an ideal way to get round the resort, enjoy the lagoons and rich coral reefs nearby and for keen fisherman one of the best ways to land a catch in the fishing spots just off the coast. The warm and sunny weather of the Maldives with almost 8 hours of sunshine everyday is also one of its biggest attractions and a kayak is among the most appropriate ways to take advantage of this bounty. Manta rays gliding through the water, pods of frolicking spinner dolphins, shadowy shapes of grey sharks beneath the waves, formations of table corals close to the coastline, palm fringed white sandy beaches of other islands, sand bars and uninhabited islands where a quiet day can be spent snorkelling, discovering the amazing marine life of a reef are some of the incredible sights and activities open to kayakers. Kayaking trips can also be carried out from live-aboard vessels, which is another great way to explore coasts and reefs. All resorts offer an array of water sports and well equipped water sport centres hire equipment and offer training in several languages. Kayaks for recreation, sports and fishing can easily be hired here.

Have an incredible Maldives experience by staying at Velassaru Maldives a well known Maldives Island hotel in South Male Atoll. Luxurious, well appointed contemporary bungalows and villas, many with pools, offer privacy, relaxation, and beautiful garden and ocean views. Additionally, as a prominent Maldives resort guests are offered high quality facilities, amenities and indulgences that help to make happy holiday memories.


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