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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