Kalutara water sports center – Thrilling fun under the sun

The town of Kalutara, located merely an hour’s drive from the capital city, is the ideal getaway location for those in need of a break but don’t want to travel too far from Colombo. The town is famous for its Buddhist temples, resorts and proximity near a large river and sea that make it a great spot for many kinds of water sport activities.

If you’re looking for a Hotel in Kalutara Sri Lanka to spend your vacation, consider AVANI Kalutara Resort which offers a convenient location and wide range of activities to try. Thanks to its location, water sports is a big thing here, so big, that a fully-equipped water sports centre was opened in Kalutara around 2014 to cater to the massive crowds who come to enjoy the sun and waves. The centre offers visitors an exciting chance to enjoy a thrilling day of fun, excitement and relaxation with a wide range of water based activities for both the river and adjacent seaside.

For the extreme sports fan, the water sports centre provides equipment and instructors for water skiing, jet skiing, wave surfing, body boarding, wind surfing and kayaking. Apart from those, there are several family friendly activities including the exhilarating banana and tube rides. If you’re looking for something a bit more laid back, the centre also provides boat rides around the picturesque lagoon and in addition, 4-hour fishing excursions are available for fishing enthusiasts.

The centre also offers training options in several courses for water activities; the courses range from an easy beginners level to intensive training for the more experienced participants. The water sports centre works according to a strict set of international guidelines and safety standards, and all activities are carried out by certified trainers so you can be sure you’re in safe hands throughout.

Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+