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Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)
Al Ain
A global provider of watersports equipment and instruction centres, Watercooled has teamed up with Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, to offer watersports activities to guests and members of the Radisson Blu Beach Club & Spa. With certified instructors on board, the centre is endorsed and accredited to run Royal Yacht Association (RYA) courses in sailing, windsurfing and powerboating. Offering a wide range of on and underwater activities, the centre is home to dinghy sailing (RS Quba, RS Feva, RS Vision, RS500), Hobie Catamaran, SUP, windsurfing, kayaking, water-skiing, wakeboarding, Zap Cat thrill rides, towed inflatables and fishing trips. The centre provides basic kit hire (fully assembled, rigged and ready-to-go for convenience and assurance) for free-sailing, with rates available by the hour, day or week. Organised individual, group or school instruction is also available.
www.watercooleduae.com
The Jalboot Watersports Centre is an exceptional waterfront, lifestyle and leisure destination operated by Jalboot and Wake up Adventure. Offering an impressive range of motorised and non-motorised activities, such as wakeboarding, wake surfing, SUP yoga and more, Jalboot is guaranteed to offer you the adventure of a lifetime out on the water.
www.jalboot.ae
An ideal place for families, bird watchers and photographers looking to escape the hustle of the city for a few hours, this beautiful and surprising park continues to be one of the emirate’s most important ecological assets, protected by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). A real haven for nature lovers, the mangroves are home to a surprising variety of inhabitants, including crabs, herons, flamingos and fish. They also provide a habitat for turtles, foraging foxes and marine mammals like dugong and dolphins. Two of the best ways to discover this peaceful, beautiful landscape is by SUP or kayaking, with the park offering myriad channels to venture down. Don’t forget your camera.
www.captaintonys.ae
This Royal Yacht Association (RYA) accredited club has its own private 100-metre long beach on the Corniche Breakwater, as well as permanent classroom facilities. In addition to RYA courses and boat rental, the Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club (ADSYC) also offers SUP, kayaking, rowing classes and assorted packages. Throughout the sailing season, the club hosts local, regional and international events.
www.adsyc.ae