Kuramathi Island Resort 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.

(TRAVPR.COM) MALDIVES - July 24th, 2013 - Our new Aqua Sports & Fun was unveiled this month, offering a wider range of activities for our guests. Thrill seekers can get their share of adrenaline with experiences such as parasailing over the Rasdhoo atoll; while others can stick to classics like catamaran sailing (we’ve got new catamarans too, both in K1 and K3). Couples have the option to hop on a Maldivian Dhoni to embark on a romantic sunset cruise, while adventurers can paddle their way to the sandbank on a glass bottomed kayak or a stand up paddleboard! It gets even better, as we are now licensed under the Royal Yachting Association (RYA); a remarkably big name for sailing and yachting in the United Kingdom.

Aqua Sports & Fun is the first and only water sports school in the Maldives that offer 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.

Courses on offer by the RYA for our 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 our beautiful and vast lagoon.

In order to maintain our status as an RYA, regular inspections will be conducted by them to ensure that their standards are followed. Our 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!

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.

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Note to Editors:

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.

For any further information, please contact:

Mohamed Fairooz

Sales & PR Coordinator

Kuramathi Island Resort

Email: pr@kuramathi.com

Website: www.kuramathi.com

Phone: +960 6660 527

Fax: +960 6660 556

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