Parasailing
Where: Calangute Beach, Goa, India
When to go: October to March
Strap a parachute to your back, hook yourself up to a speedboat and see Goa’s Calangute Beach from high in the skies.
Jet skiing
Where: Tanjung Rhu Beach, Langkawi, Malaysia
When to go: November to April
Here’s one for the adrenaline junkies: island-hopping across the Langkawi Archipelago aboard a jet ski. It’s a thrilling way to explore lagoons, limestone cliffs and mangrove forests.
Water jetpacks
Where: Sentosa, Singapore
When to go: Year-round
Ola Beach Club in Sentosa resort offers high-adrenaline jetpacking and jetblading, as well as tamer activities like kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
Surfing
Where: Padang Padang Beach, Bali, Indonesia
When to go: June to September
Arguably Bali’s most celebrated surf spot, Padang Padang attracts all levels of surfers with a right-hand wave break that’s good for beginners, and a left-hand break that challenges even the experts.
Stand-up paddleboard
Where: Otres Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
When to go: November to April
Book a sunset tour here to find yourself standing atop a board in the middle of the sea, facing the sinking sun in quiet seclusion. Once it gets dark, you’ll likely be surrounded by glowing plankton.
Dragon boat racing
Where: Stanley Main Beach, Hong Kong
When to go: May or June
This sport is a symbol of Hong Kong, with the main races taking place during the Tuen Ng Festival. Soak in the vibe at Stanley and other waterside locations in the city.
Windsurfing
Where: Senaga Beach and Mibaru Beach, Okinawa, Japan
When to go: Spring and autumn
Both of these beaches are top windsurfing spots, offering turquoise waters and a steady sea breeze.
Illustrations by Lok Wong
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