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Snorkeling & Surfing
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Snorkeling
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Surfing
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Maldives
Surf Guide
Snorkeling
If the islands of
the Maldives are beautiful, what lies under the water is a
veritable wonder of nature. The reefs that encircle the
Atoll and the Islands are just as abundant in their variety
of coral as the marine creatures that live in their variety
of coral as the marine creatures that live in and around
them. This, couples with the amazingly clear water, make
snorkeling and diving in the Addu Atoll a unique experience
that one should not forego.
To appreciate this underwater world you don't need to be a
professional diver. Snorkeling is one of the simplest ways
in which one can have a glimpse of this amazing world under
the water. Thus, all you need is a silicone mask to keep out
the salt water enabling to improve your vision.
Addu Atoll could be the ideal place for you to learn
snorkeling, where you can put the mask on your face, fins on
your feet and the air-tube in your mouth. With these simple
devices you can enter the magical world beneath the surface.
Frankly, it's just like being in a brightly-lit aquarium,
with full of exotic tropical fish. Further snorkeling is the
best way (with less risk) to explore the shallow reef; and
the beauty of the Maldivian resorts is that all these
resorts have good house reefs for snorkeling, with a short
distance of swim.
Imagine, while you snorkel in the Addu Atoll waters the sun
will lay on your back and the colorful corals, white sand
below could one of the most euphoric experiences. To swim
for the first time through a channel in the Addu Atoll coral
reefs is really breathtaking. The coral edge suddenly drops
away to the unknown deep - just like suddenly going over an
abyss in a dream. But, instead of hurting forever downward
you drift and glide like an aircraft. Resists the impulse to
return to the lagoon, it's perfectly safe, despite the
lurking shadows of big fish and sharks deep down by the
coral face.
Snorkeling in Addu Atoll is easy as well as relatively cheap
and allows you to spend hours witnessing the under water
nature of coral reefs. Why don't you follow some useful
tips, which we believe will be more enjoyable. Initially you
should buy, borrow or rent a mask that snuggly fits onto
your face. Test the mask by putting onto your face without
using the strap and breath in through the nose. If it fits
properly it will not fall-off even when you lean forward.
And then choose some fins, which you feel comfortable to
your foot and a snorkel which easily fits into your mouth.
After the above basic steps now you must locate the best
snorkeling area in your locality and how to reach them plus
the potential problems; such as waves, currents or the
difficulties in entries and exits. It is advisable to take
adequate precautions against the sun, the deceptive cool of
the ocean may increase the chances of a sunburn. T-Shirts
will obviously help, but remember the sensitive skin on the
back of your knees and neck. Waterproof sunscreen cream or
the full protection of lycra body suits provides the best
protection. Lycra suits also protects you from minor scraps
against the coral and you can always use them afterwards for
aerobics at home.
Addu Atoll is
fast establishing itself as a destination for surfers.
Surfing is relatively new to the Maldives, especially
compared to more established activities such as scuba
diving. However, the recent O’Neil Deep Blue Contest held in
this year has placed Maldives firmly on the world’s surf
map. While most of the recognized surf breaks are in Male’
Atoll, there is certainly more to be discovered. For resort
based surfing it is advisable to choose one of the resorts
on the eastern side of North Male’ Atoll where you could get
access to a number of excellent breaks.
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