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Indonesia has witnessed massive growth in the water sports industry in recent
times. Indonesia is home to 200 dive centers and several dive shops. The phenomenal
growth of the dive centers and dive shops can be attributed to increase of water
sport enthusiasts and divers. An increasing interest in water sports and diving
indicates an improvement in the standard of living of the people. A flourishing
economy has led to an increase in people’s income and with it has increased
an interest to participate in sports and other activities. Punctuated by several
islands, Indonesia is home to a wide array of water sports. Water Sports in Jakarta,
the capital of Indonesia is a favorite amongst adventure seekers. You can indulge
in windsurfing, paddle boats, jet skis, sailing, snorkeling or just swimming to
quench your adventurous spirit. The best place to enjoy a variety of water sports
is Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) in Northern Jakarta.
Various water sports in Jakarta:
Pulau Seribu in Jakarta is an ideal place for scuba divers. It is home to a
myriad of marine life and dazzling coral reefs.
Pulau Seribu in Jakarta constitutes of several small islands spread across
the Jaka Sea to Northern Jakarta.
You can indulge in windsurfing, paddle boats, jet skis, swimming, sailing and
snorkeling in Pulau Saribu in Jakarta.
Diving trips are offered four times daily (10 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.)
in the months of June, July and August. This is the time when reef fish tend
to grow large after the monsoon. You can also indulge in diving in the months
of December and January.
Modern materials have been deliberately avoided in the construction of the
buildings in the thousand islands in Jakarta.
Houses are made of bamboo and wood.
Only efficient divers are permitted to indulge in diving. Inexperienced divers
can take special introductory courses by experts.
Diving experts should also go with a local guide as they all know the best
spots.
Several resorts offer dive boats. Tourists and visitors can pursue the PADI
course to get an in-depth knowledge of diving.
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