Stand-Up Paddling

When you come to the Maldives you simply have to be close to water. If you do not enjoy snorkelling, you can always go to the water sports center and investigate other options.

You can take a motorboat.

Or you can sail on a catamaran.

But on a tropical island where the ocean is warm like a cup of tea you can also try being a bit closer to the water. Why don't we try the stand-up paddling? We will require a board ...

... and a paddle.

In case you would lose your balance, the board will not escape thanks to this line that you should tie to your ankle.

Unfortunately it seems a bit too large for me so I will have to encourage you from the shore.

No worries, the instructor will help you. First you learn how to paddle while seating.

Then you can try kneeling.

Finally, he will teach you how to stand up.

The great thing about Thulhagiri is that it is small enough that you can take a paddling tour around the entire island in less than half an hour. The water is so clear that the paddler seems to be actually floating in the air.

So while the nice gentlemen take the board back ...

... I will spend the next couple of minutes visualising myself as a stand-up paddler of the Maldives. You can join me of you wish, of course.