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Surrounded by blue seas, Saint Martin invites and incites you to search for and discover the extreme. Sailing, surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, sea scooting, water-skiing, and parasailing are practiced all over the island, providing fans of extreme emotions with the means to satisfy their passion.
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Surfing
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Among the sliding sports, surfing is the one which obliges the sportsman to compromise with the forces of nature.
The sought-after confrontation with the power of the waves, gives () the surfers a characteristic "philosophy ".
These spots are also open to body boarding and to some intrepid windsurfers
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Best swell |
Size |
Note |
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| Wilderness |
N-N.E
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Right / Left |
regular reef wave |
A must |
| Le Galion |
E-N.E
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Right / Left |
safe despite distant swimming |
Busy |
| Guana bay |
E-N.E
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Right / Left |
beach break favoring bodyboard |
Danger |
| Mullet bay |
N-W-S
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Left |
Most extreme beach break |
Great |
| Cupecoy |
N-O-S
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Right |
Danger for beginners |
A jewel |
| Plumbay |
N-O
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Right |
Safe for everyone. |
.Irregular |
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Windsurfing
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Among the sliding water sports using wind force, this is one of the most exhilarating and surely the most physical one.
From beginner to expert funboarder, the East coast of the island exposed to the trade winds offers year-round fun for everyone, with relative safety. The medium regular winds are of force 3 to 4.
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Kite Surfing
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It is a combination of kite and board or surf.
Two spots where these marine kites are to be found: Orient Bay and le Galion beaches
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Parascending
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To view Orient Bay beach from a parachute towed by a boat is well worth the experience, particularly to observe the turtles and the variety of the reefs. Thrill-seekers, this is for you.
On Orient Bay beach, several water sports providers offer this activity.
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Jet Ski
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A jet ski paradise, on almost all the beaches you will be able to experience this sport, there is a jet for everyone amateur or expert. 50 € for½ hour, an hour or a trip around the island, try it and you will love it!
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Sea Canoe
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The peaceful way to discover of the coastal marine environment.
Guided by the rollers or quietly exploring the mangrove, many excursions are offered. On some beaches you can rent pirogues to play at being an Arawak.
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Sailing
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In the Caribbean, with its beautiful weather, its constant tropical temperature and its regular trade winds, it is possible to sail year-round on all types of vessels.
The attraction of sailing here lies in following the various jagged coasts with their dream beaches hidden in secret coves and in meandering through small islands or coral reefs emerging from the transparent water. See the list of nautical activities.
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Deep-sea fishing
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Saint Martin is an absolute must for deep-sea fishing as the home of two major tournaments, The "Marlin’s Cup" and the " Saint Martin Bill Fish Tournament ".
You too can join in this sport and enjoy a wonderful ocean trip.
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