how far leisure interest changed in recent years in mauritius
Have fun in the ocean; kitesurf, windsurf or surf in Mauritius
27 July 2012
A little island country surrounded by turquoise water, Mauritius is an obvious choice for trying out all kinds of water sports. Add to this combination the trade winds and tropical climate and you will soon see why more and more windsurfers, kitesurfers and surfers come to Mauritius.
Kitesurfing in Mauritius Kitesurfing in Mauritius is a fantastic experience; the island is known the world over for its perfect conditions for kitesurfing. In Mauritius, this sport can be practiced year round thanks to the island’s tropical climate. From January to December, the Mauritian weather allows both old hands and beginners to ride the waves in ideal conditions. The fearless sometimes hop over to Rodrigues Island, another of the Mascarene Islands, where the wind is sometimes really strong. There are around ten kitesurfing centres in Mauritius; they are often attached to hotels although some are open to non-residents. Instructors are able to award IKO certificates at the end of a course of lessons so your level can be considered for any subsequent kitesurfing course, in Mauritius or elsewhere. There are some very good kitesurfing academies in Mauritius: the Sinbad kite school at Cap Malheureux, Kite2fly at Belle Mare, Skyrider or Xkiting in Morne, to name but a few.
Windsurfing in Mauritius Thanks to the popularity of kitesurfing in Mauritius, and to the incessant pleas made by tourists, windsurfing in Mauritius is becoming a more common sight. For this reason, there are only very few centres that specialize in windsurfing in Mauritius, despite the excellent climatic conditions. All the same, the majority of luxury hotels in Mauritius have boards that are available for their clients’ use. For those who have already windsurfed, they will strike gold in Mauritius, hiring equipment is easy and the blue lagoons are perfect, beginners on the other
27 July 2012
A little island country surrounded by turquoise water, Mauritius is an obvious choice for trying out all kinds of water sports. Add to this combination the trade winds and tropical climate and you will soon see why more and more windsurfers, kitesurfers and surfers come to Mauritius.
Kitesurfing in Mauritius Kitesurfing in Mauritius is a fantastic experience; the island is known the world over for its perfect conditions for kitesurfing. In Mauritius, this sport can be practiced year round thanks to the island’s tropical climate. From January to December, the Mauritian weather allows both old hands and beginners to ride the waves in ideal conditions. The fearless sometimes hop over to Rodrigues Island, another of the Mascarene Islands, where the wind is sometimes really strong. There are around ten kitesurfing centres in Mauritius; they are often attached to hotels although some are open to non-residents. Instructors are able to award IKO certificates at the end of a course of lessons so your level can be considered for any subsequent kitesurfing course, in Mauritius or elsewhere. There are some very good kitesurfing academies in Mauritius: the Sinbad kite school at Cap Malheureux, Kite2fly at Belle Mare, Skyrider or Xkiting in Morne, to name but a few.
Windsurfing in Mauritius Thanks to the popularity of kitesurfing in Mauritius, and to the incessant pleas made by tourists, windsurfing in Mauritius is becoming a more common sight. For this reason, there are only very few centres that specialize in windsurfing in Mauritius, despite the excellent climatic conditions. All the same, the majority of luxury hotels in Mauritius have boards that are available for their clients’ use. For those who have already windsurfed, they will strike gold in Mauritius, hiring equipment is easy and the blue lagoons are perfect, beginners on the other