Soneva Hosts Second Soneva Surf Pro Competition


Maldives
PUBLISHED October 09, 2018

Soneva, the world-leading luxury resort operator has held its Second Soneva Surf Pro 2018 competition on October 6 at the Bodu Olhu break, off Lhohi island in the northern Noonu Atoll. This was Noonu atolls first ever surfing competition, with over 30 participants from different islands taking part in the Under 18, Over 18 and Bodyboard divisions.

Soneva Surf is part of the Soneva Ocean Stewards programme, which believes that people will protect what they love. If local Maldivians spend more time in the ocean, they will ultimately become the protectors of the ocean that is the lifeblood of their homeland. The first Soneva Surf Pro 2018 competition took place on September 1 in the Baa Atoll.

The judging panel of Second Soneva Surf Pro 2018 consisted of Maldivian pro surfers Kuda Issey and Azlee Naseem. The prizes for the competition which ranged from eco-friendly surfboards, leashes, fins, rash guards, wax and sunscreen, were provided by Soneva Surfs eco partners.

According to Soneva, the surfing programme aims to tap into the growing interest in the Maldives as a surfing destination. Soneva Surf is offered at both of Sonevas Maldives properties, Soneva Fushi in the Baa Atoll and Soneva Jani in the Noonu Atoll. Soneva in Aqua also offers a surfing charter within both atolls.

So far, Soneva has discovered 13 and 11 surfing spots in the Baa Atoll and Noonu atoll, respectively; and hopes to uncover many more. Each of these locations is relatively unknown, meaning they are less travelled, uncrowded and secret. Surfing in the Baa Atoll and Noonu atoll is more suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, but beginners will also find surfing spots that cater to their needs.

Sonevas secret surfing spots will only be revealed to resort guests who choose the surfing package in order to keep them uncrowded and pristine for future guests.

Soneva is a pioneering family of hospitality properties and products, offering holistic encounters in luxurious and inspiring environments-from world-class hotels to outstanding natural locations. Combining luxury with a conscientious approach to sustainability and the environment, and proactively changing the nature of hospitality, it delivers intuitive service and meaningful experiences to the guests.  

Soneva owns and operates Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in the Maldives. Soneva in Aqua, an ultra-luxurious yacht, was launched in the Maldives in 2015 and sails out of Soneva Fushi. With a deep history of providing luxury escapes with the Soneva name has become synonymous with the extraordinary service and opulence it has to offer.
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