04 Jul 2013
Kuramathi Island Resort are delighted to announced that their recently launched new "Aqua Sports & Fun" has become the first and only water sports centre in the Maldives to be licensed under the a Royal Yachting Association (RYA); a remarkably big name for sailing and yachting in the United Kingdom.
Offering a wider range of activities for our guests, the Aqua Sports & Fun is the first and only water sports school in the Maldives that offers the RYA certification to its guests. RYA also provides a high level of safety standards and instructor standards, cementing them as exceptional innovators in the field of water sports. Kuramathi is proud to be labelled as an RYA Training Centre in the Maldives, providing various courses for those interested.
RYA courses on offer to the guests include dinghy, catamaran and windsurfing courses with specific levels in each respective category. Children who wish to partake in catamaran and windsurfing lessons also have the opportunity to discover the sheer excitement of water sports in Kuramathi's beautiful and vast lagoon.
In order to maintain the resort's status as an RYA, regular inspections will be conducted to ensure that their standards are followed. The Maldivian team members at Aqua Sports & Fun are currently being trained to become the first fully-qualified RYA instructors in the Maldives in the fields of sailing, power boating and windsurfing. Those interested to take part in the challenge to become certified in water sports can now test their mettle at Aqua Sports & Fun.
Sign up for a course and become the master sailor you've always aspired to be!
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Kuramathi Island Resort
Kuramathi is one of the first resorts to open in the Maldives and is part of Universal Resorts of Universal Enterprises Private Ltd, a 100% Maldivian owned company, and the pioneers of tourism in the Maldives.
An emerald jewel in the turquoise Maldivian waters, Kuramathi is a stunning island retreat with acres of luxuriant vegetation surrounded by spectacular beaches tapering into an endless sandbank. Villas blend contemporary design and nature, and are set on the beach, amongst lush gardens or over water. Four poster beds, open-air bathrooms, rainfall showers or Jacuzzi, large outdoor decks with inviting daybeds or sun loungers, are just some of the creature-comforts enjoyed by our guests. Dining options are diverse with many restaurants, bars and great-value all inclusive packages, topped off with Maldivian service - welcoming, genuine and friendly.
About the Royal Yachting Association
Boasting a total of more than 100,000 members, the Royal Yachting Association (commonly known as RYA), is the national body in the United Kingdom for all forms of boating ranging from dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, windsurfing, inland cruising, and personal watercraft. At present, there are 2,681 recognised RYA Training Centres worldwide, with Kuramathi enlisted as one of them now.
Kuramathi Island Resort, Maldives - lead in price - from only £1,849
Kuoni offers (01306 747008 or visit www.kuoni.co.uk) from £1,849 per person staying 7 nights on full board basis at the 4-star Kuramathi Island Resort, Maldives in a deluxe beach villa. Price includes return flights with Sri Lankan Airlines via Heathrow, taxes and resort transfers based on two people sharing.
Travel valid for 01-30 November 2013 departures and includes a saving of up to £565 per couple. To book please quote tour ref: MV176
