To say that Maldives is a beautiful paradise is a huge understatement. Just one look at its crystal clear, turquoise waters, blue lagoons, powdery white sand beach, and lush greeneries is enough to make you fall in love with it. This utopia in the middle of the warm Indian Ocean is far, far away from the maddening hustle and bustle of the busy cities and proves to be a dreamy travel destination for those who want a respite from busy everyday life. The spellbinding sceneries, tropical weather, fresh sea breeze, and secluded stays in the Maldives are also perfect for vacationers who want to do some introspection and soul-searching. Moreover, adventurous travellers can try various adrenaline-pumping water sports to make the most of the day.
If you are a beach lover who loves water activities, you will surely love the Exoticca trip to Maldives, so pack your bags, bikini, and sunshades. It’s time to experience the adrenaline-pumping water activities offered at Maldives!
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Hydrofoil Experiences
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be a bird soaring through the air right above the vast oceans? If so, you must try hydrofoiling.
Hydrofoiling is a water sport that Laird Hamilton first popularized in his surfing scene in the movie “Jaws,” where he surfed a massive wave. Hydrofoils are fun to ride because they allow the riders to go faster than a regular surfboard, ride in even lighter winds well below 10 knots, and go much more upwind. Hydrofoils are also much more efficient at gliding through the water because of the lack of drag from the board touching the water, given the fact that only the foil remains submerged in the water.
If you go to Landaa Giraavaru, you’ll find The Four Seasons Resort Maldives, which is the first resort in the Maldives to make the dream of gliding weightlessly above water come true with the launching of their four pioneering hydrofoil experiences, namely Kite Foiling, Wake Foiling, Lift Foiling, and Naish Wing-Surfer.
1. Kite Foiling
Just when you think kitesurfing can’t get any better than it already is, the innovation of adding a hydrofoil under the board further elevated the experience. This allowed the boarders to reach unprecedented speeds as they flew over the surface of the water. With the use of the cutting-edge North Pro hydrofoil kiteboard, boarders get to experience true synchronicity with the ebb and flow of the ocean waves. With this, you can double or triple your kitesurfing days because kite foiling only needs about 8 to 10 knots of wind. It also goes upwind easily, so you would no longer have to struggle to go upwind in lighter winds. Finally, kite foiling ensures an immensely relaxed ride, which is less stressful on the body, so you can ride for hours without sore muscles!
2. Slingshot Wake Foil
The slingshot wake foil will take you on a thrilling ride that combines the elements of wakeboarding and a hydrofoil. This activity is best for adventurous travelers who want to cruise the waves while towed by the Resort’s MasterCraft ski boat.
3. Lift Foil
The electric foil board uses a hand controller synced with an electric motor, thereby allowing riders to choose the speed they want and master the art of soaring over the surface of the water, just like a seabird would.
4. Naish Wing-Surfer
This newly innovated wind-powered thrill is a cross between a windsurfing sail and a kite-boarding kite. The resulting contraption is the ultimate handheld inflatable board riding wing, with no rigging or strings attached.
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