Water Sports in Kerala
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Kerala boasts of 44 rivers, various lakes, lagoons; so it is a hotspot of water sports. The adventurous water sport that can be enjoyed in Kerala are canoeing, catamaran sailing, kayaking, para sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and wind surfing. These water sports are played on the backwaters of Kerala. Water sports centers in Kerala are run by the private and government tourism centers. The backwater and beach resorts of Kerala arrange various water sports to its guests.
The water sports played at the Kerala beaches are surfing, water skiing, water scooting, water skiing, to name a few. The beach resorts of Kerala offer a wide variety of beach sports. The beaches suitable for water sports are Alapuzzha Beach (surfing and parasailing), Kovalam Beach (swimming, kayaking, surfing and skiing) and Varkala Beach (parasailing, scuba diving and windsurfing and even deep sea fishing).
Before embarking on water sports, one has to keep in mind some safety measures to avoid any unpredictable situation. Moreover, one should know how to swim. As it is risky for those who don’t know how to swim.
Scuba Diving :
Scuba diving is a popular water sport in Kerala and tourists enjoy this water sports at the beaches of Kerala. The under water life of the sea are explored by the scuba diving enthusiasts. This water sport requires some basic training and fitness of the health. Wearing a swim suit the diver carries a breathing apparatus with compressed gas of cylinder on his or her back. He has to wear eye goggles and cap on head. Life beneath the sea is fascinating and a scuba diver explores the underwater life of the sea. Varkala beach of Kerala is the ideal destination for scuba diving. However, one has to follow strict guidelines and precautions before embarking on scuba diving.
Snorkeling Snorkeling is an adventure water sport; one has to head towards the beaches to enjoy this water sport. The tourism center that promotes this water sport provides the gear for snorkeling. One can book a snorkeling gear at a low price and go for snorkeling on the waters of Kerala beaches. The beaches-Kovalam, Alapuzzha and Varkala—are suitable for snorkeling sport in Kerala. In this water sport the diver floats on the surface of shallow water downing the head to see the underwater life. The diver carries a snorkel, a breathing tube to breathe. There are risks in this water sport. Coast water guides are ready to help the diver in case of emergency.
Wind Surfing :
While in Kerala, experience wind surfing on the placid sea. Both Surfing and sailing are included in wind surfing. Standing on a surf boat, one has to surf on the waters of the sea. The surfer has to be alert of the wind blowing and sea currents. A skilled surfer knows how to maneuver the surfboard maintaining balance.
Catamaran Sailing :
Catamaran sailing is a new adventure sport in Kerala can be played at the beaches of Kerala. It has been introduced recently by the tourism promotion centers. A catamaran is a wooden ship with twin hulls which are joined together. This adventure sport can be played in both the backwaters of Kerala and sea. Motorized catamaran is also made now.
Kayaking :
Adventure tourists must experience Kayaking through the backwaters while in Kerala. It is an adventure sport ventured by a group. Train guides accompany the group. One has to maintain safety measures and should have good swimming skills.
Kayak is a small boat with a covered deck. Two or three paddlers sit facing the cockpit below the deck of the boat. Spray skirt or similar things are attached to the edges of the cockpit to prevent the entry of water.
The kayaking campsites in Kerala are Kumarakom and Alleppey.
White Water Rafting :
The rivers originating from mountains in Kerala provide ample opportunity to white water rafting. The turbulent rivers flow down through rocky edges. This adventure sport is played in the upper origin of the river where water is wild and white. The minimum person for white water rafting is 7. The campsite is Bothathankettu which is 50 kms away from Ernakulam.
Speed Boating :
Speed boating in the serene backwaters of Kerala is sure to be fun and thrill to the adventure enthusiasts. The boar runs at maximum speed of 50 to 200 Km/hr. 5 to 15 people can be accommodated at a speed boat. The destination for white water rafting is Munnar, Kumarakom, and Alleppey.
Canoeing :
A tourist can enjoy canoeing while in Kerala; it is a fantastic way to relax. The lagoons, lakes, rivers of Kerala are best to experience a canoe ride. One can hire a canoe at a nominal charge ands sails down through the backwaters of Kerala. Canoeing through the placid waters of backwaters one can enjoy the fun of boat riding and explore the scenic greeneries of the villages of Kerala.
Para Sailing :
Parasailing is a sport of extreme adventure and thrill. A parachute like parasail is hooked to a 300 meter long towrope. The towrope is pulled by a transport. The two variations of parasailing are terrestrial and aquatic one. One can learn parasailing more easily than para gliding. In parasailing, the speed of the wind and participants weight also does mater. The campsites for parasailing are Kumarakom and Alleppey.
