How to Enjoy Water Sports as a Non-Swimmer – There’s no barrier for fun!
As the main reason why most travellers head to the Maldives in the first place, a getaway in the archipelago would truly be amiss if one does not explore some of the exciting watter0based activities available in the country. Holidaymakers who cannot seem may believe that most water sports are inaccessible to them but nothing could be farther from the truth. Here's how to enjoy water-bound activities in the Maldives even if you can't swim.
1. Jet-Skiing
Often regarded as one of the most exciting and thrilling water sports out there, jet-skiing across the waves is justifiably compared to riding a motorcycle in the ocean. Although riding a motorbike does require a licence, vacationers don't need to be able to swim to enjoy this adrenalin pumping ride in the water. Not only are all jet ski drivers and passengers requires to wear life jackets but the option of riding a jet ski in tandem with an instructor or a jet ski driver allows non-swimmers to join in on the fun without worrying about their non-existent swimming skills. It's as easy as sitting at the back of the Jet Ski and allowing the driver to cruise around the coastline while you feel the wind in your hair.
2. Kayaking
Do those who engage in paddle sports need to be expert swimmers? Not in the least. All one requires to sign up for a kayaking tour around the Maldivian islands is strong hands as the kayak will be propelled by the strength of the paddle strokes and nothing else. The Maldives is also one of the few countries in Asia where sea kayaking is a possibility as most areas of the Indian Ocean are not tranquil enough for the activity. Available through a plethora of local tour operators or via Maldives luxury resort bases the likes of Finolhu Maldives, kayaking is perhaps the best way to uncover the beauty of the shoreline at one's own pace.
3. Parasailing
As a water sports activity that takes participants well above the water and the ocean at large, parasailing is the perfect water sports activity for non-swimmers. Parasailing may seem daunting for those who are considering how thrilling the activity appears but is actually quite simple to execute as nearly every aspect of the experience is curated by the tour operator or water sports centre that's organizing the ride. Parasailing is also primarily a sailing activity so all one needs to do is sit back and enjoy the spectacular views available from the heights reached with the help of the tour organizer.
4. Water Tube
Water-tube excursions can rightly be called the next level in banana boating adventures as it involves floating around in a circular tube that's tied to a speeding Jet Ski. Holidaymakers can hang on to the straps located along the surface of the tube as a bumpy ride across waves ensues.
5. Sea-Bobbing
Although this is a less-familiar water sports activity, sea-bobbing is another great way to splash around the water without needing to call on any swimming skills to enjoy it. A sea bob is essentially a fish-shaped electric scooter that works underwater and one can use it to ride on the surface of the ocean or beneath it. The scooter is easily manoeuvred using a knob that's part of the vehicle's handle and one can travel at surprisingly high speeds on a sea bob much like a Jet Ski.
6. Snorkelling
Snorkelling is probably the most rewarding activity non-swimmers can experience in the Maldives as dipping one's head beneath the surface of the water and marvelling at the marine life found underneath does not require an aptitude for swimming or even floating.
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