Vitamin Sea

Next time you hit the beach, don’t just feed that thriving pot belly. Indulge yourself in some electrifying water sports instead. Quest Expeditions (Rameshwaram) has just the right tools to help you pick up a new set of aquatic skills.

- Farhan Kapadia

WHERE THERE’S WIND, THERE’S A WAY

To mere mortals staring from ashore, kiteboarding might look like sorcery left strictly to the pros. But break it down, and its mechanics are delightfully simple. A large kite with long lines attaches to a harness that you strap onto yourself. The whole setup is controlled by a bar you grab and with a board strapped to your feet, you’re ready to go. Well, almost. Kites are incredibly powerful pieces of kit, and if you don’t know what you’re doing, it could get ugly. Taking a few lessons or getting certified has huge advantages. Flip through to know how.

ALTERNATIVE WATER SPORTS

KAYAKING

Think you’re too dainty for the Herculean strength involved in this activity? Think again. It’s a great way to explore the oceans while strengthening that upper body. Better still, the eastern coastline of our country is home to some pristine waters, islands and lagoons. No excuses, then. from ₹3,500

WIND SURFING

This extreme sport isn’t quite reserved for certified adrenaline junkies. With 18-25 knots of wind, India’s south-east coast has stellar conditions to windsurf. Combine that with a world-class school situated in Tamil Nadu, and you’re on your way to windsurf glory yourself.₹POR

SNORKELLING

Some activities might get a bit too “active” for a bunch of us, and that’s where snorkelling appeals as a fantastic alternative. The waters down south are vastly undisturbed and the thriving marine life down below can leave you enchanted for hours. ₹POR

STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP)