|
| |
|
|
| |
|
On 17th July 2019, up to 10 yachts with a crew of eight will be competing in five races around the Solent in an attempt to win the 'Travel Industry Yacht Regatta'. The regatta day, now in its 13th year, starts at the Royal Southern Yacht club and is a fun and enjoyable way to network and compete with fellow industry colleagues in a growing sport. The winning team will be treated to a trip to Mauritius with a sailing theme.
|
| |
|
Mauritians are big fans of sailing and host a number of regattas around the island throughout the year. Long before the introduction of speedboats and luxury yachts, Mauritian pirogues were popular for fishing and marine outings. Be transported back in time by attending one of the Heritage Regattas - exciting and colourful boating events held every month. With their colourful sails and folkloric names, these boat races attract local Mauritians of all ages and are a fun day out for the whole family.
|
| |
|
Beyond sailing, there are lots of things to see and do which will bring out the adventurer in you... With its volcanic landscape, safe beaches and tropical climate, Mauritius is a playground for visitors in search of thrills.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
Exploring the Sea
|
| |
|
The island's diving opportunities include wrecks and canyons in the west and northern islands, and the chance to see sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and moray eels. The island's best snorkelling spot is Blue Bay Marine Park and the clearest waters are found from November to April. Non-divers can try aqua scooters and undersea walks. Deep-sea sport fishing is popular on the west coast, while windsurfing, glass-bottom boat trips, snorkelling, waterskiing and kayaking are complimentary at most hotels, and standup paddleboarding options are growing. An early-morning trip to swim with and watch wild dolphins play in Tamarin Bay is a must or take a spin along the scenic southwest coast on a sea kart (like a jet-ski but safer and more comfortable). Catamarans visit pristine islands while powerboats whisk guests to remote islets.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
Adrenalin Rush
|
| |
|
There are DIY hiking trails in the Black River Gorges National Park and cycling or canyoning island-wide. Eco-parks offer hikes, quad biking, horse-riding and mountain biking, while Casela World of Adventures on the west coast features wildlife safaris, ziplining and canyon swinging. Domaine de Chazal offers river trekking, canyon swims and the longest zip-line in the Indian Ocean.
|
| |
|
To see the island from above there are many opportunities to admire its beauty by skydiving, parasailing, or flying in an X-air amphibian seaplane. For a less fast and furious approach, why not try a helicopter ride for a bird's eye view?
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
Ile aux Bénitiers
|
| |
|
Surrounded by turquoise sea, this island is set in a lagoon near Le Morne, where it is safe to go swimming and snorkelling. You can reach the island of Bénitiers using the local fishermen's boats at Case Noyale and La Gaulette, or by catamarans and speedboats from Le Morne, Black River, or even further from Flic en Flac and the North. This small island is completely flat and measures just 2 kilometres by 500 metres - perfect for exploring.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
One Eye
|
| |
|
The One Eye surf spot at Le Morne is world renowned, with its fast left tube that makes the shape of an eye before breaking on the shallow reef. On one side of the mountain of Le Morne, which has seven faces, you will see a huge hole crossing the cliff that looks like an eye in a Rasta profile.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
Le Morne Brabant
|
| |
|
The southern part of Le Morne is 'The Place' to try kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing in the strong and steady south-east trade winds that gain momentum after crossing the high mountains of the Black River Gorges.
|
| |
|
|
