SULTANATE OF OMAN, MINISTRY OF TOURISM

SULTANATE OF OMAN, MINISTRY OF TOURISM

SULTANATE OF OMAN, MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Thursday, 5 February 2015

This Is How Your Next Kite Boarding Destination Looks Like

What’s your favourite kite boarding destination? What's going to be your next one?

 


Although relatively new, the Sultanate of Oman have developed fast as a kite boarding destination.

What makes Oman an amazing spot for kite boarding?


1. Stable and consistent wind.


Daily wind above 20 knots, 28 degrees air, all kind of spots within a short drive – shallow lagoon (8 sq-km) and waves. From May to September, the wind statics are truly remarkable on the island of Masirah.

2. Unspoilt natural environment


It's not uncommon to see flamingos and loggerhead sea turtles side by side in the unspoilt habitat.

3. Very few people kitting on the beaches


The island of Masirah it the south-east of the country is a haven of calm with a gentle Indian Ocean sea breeze blowing through it.

4. Great kite boarding & kite surfing lessons


You can learn kite boarding in a very short time and will be amazed by how fast you will love it. With kiteboarding-oman proved and tested schooling system you will get to know your new favourite sport fast and safely. 

5. Superb instruction, equipment, and service


Training is available at the centre and equipment can be hired by experienced kite surfers. There is another branch of the school on Sawadi beach which is an hour north of Muscat.

6. You won't need to walk when you can fly



Kite surfing harnesses the power of the wind to propel a rider across the water on a small surfboard or a kite board. 

7. Stunning travel experience


The island of Masirah is five - hours drive from Muscat and it has a kite surfing centre that is part of the VDWS Water Sport AssociationAfter your holiday you could travel back along the coastline of Oman. This will provide you an even more stunning travel experience.

Would you consider Oman as your next kite boarding destination? Why does kite boarding makes you happy? 

                       Richard Branson


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