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June 2013

Jun 30

Is it a bird? Is it an airplane? No, it’s parasailing! | Siouxland life

By Parasailing

OKOBOJI, IOWA | Captain Tim Marler may not be a “man of steel”.

After all, her work outfit of a pair of bright orange swimsuits wouldn’t hide a superhero costume enough.

Still, Marler is known to fly as high as Superman.

And the owner of Extreme Watersports is always on the lookout for witty passengers to take along the way.

“I’ve always said the best way to see Okoboji wasn’t by sea or land,” Marler said with a smile. “Instead, it’s 600 feet in the sky, on a parasail.”

Located by the lakefront in Arnolds Park in West Okoboji, Marler has been taking parasailing thrill seekers for nearly 20 summers.

Simply put, parasailing is like being inside a kite. A harness connects up to three participants to a parasail, which is then connected to a commercial water sports boat, piloted by Marler or a member of his crew.

When the boat starts, the parasailing (with the passengers) becomes as airy as a bird in the sky.

“It’s impossible to describe what it feels like,” Marler said. “You are one with the elements and it can be very Zen.”

OK … Zen is cool. But isn’t it dangerous to be strapped to a smiling kite in the middle of a lake?

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Jun 11

Kitesurfing season in the Maldives

By Kite surfing

For windsurfing, sailing and kite-surfing enthusiasts, June to October is the best time to visit the Maldives as the conditions are perfect for water sports with strong winds and hot sun. Home to one of the only registered kitesurfing schools in the Maldives, the luxury four-star Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort is located on the edge of the South Male Atoll, enjoying constant winds, especially good for kiteboarding. surfing, windsurfing and sailing.

Surrounded by a vast, award-winning sandy beach and a lagoon with crystal-clear waters, the resort has a full water sports center, offering a wide range of activities for aquatic babies. The kite-surfing school is located in the perfect location for this extreme sport, as beginners can safely learn in the shallow waters of the lagoon, while the more advanced can head to a famous surf spot at proximity – great fun for kite-surfers, windsurfers and just simply surfing!

BA Holidays (BA.com/Maldives) is offering seven nights for the price of six at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort from £ 1,289 per person (saving £ 155 per couple) in June and from £ 1,329 per person (saving £ 155 per couple) in September. The price includes accommodation with half board, flights from Gatwick, speedboat transfers, taxes and surcharges. In addition to excellent diving and water sports, the resort offers a selection of restaurants and bars, two infinity pools, a floodlit tennis court, volleyball court, and a gym. For direct bookings, prices for a Deluxe Double Room start from $ 255 per room per night, visit olhuvelimaldives.com. Private kitesurfing lessons start from US $ 80 per person.

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