Polynesia is an ideal place for a scuba diving, both for professionals and for beginners.
If you are beginner, careful instructors will teach you in detail how to dive and the technics of natation. The instructor will hold your hand in the water until you will feel comfortable enough and your attention will be completely turned to the dance of the multi-coloured fishes and corals.
If you are engaged in diving for a long time do not forget to take all your certificates. Tahitians strictly observe safety rules and the legislation defines admissible depth of diving depending on your degree. If you forgot to take corresponding certificates you literally go through the entire course again, even if you are professional. Except for the certificate it will be necessary to give a diary in which your last divings are written down.
Тор Dive is the largest professional diving-club in French Polynesia. Its technical equipment answers to all international norms and passes regular technical checks. The centers of Top Dive are placed on all basic tourist islands: Tahiti, Moorea, Rangiroa, Bora Bora and Fakarava. All instructors of Тор Dive are qualified divers with certificates of the basic international federations: PADI, Naui, CMAS, Cedip. Those who dream to master this fascinating kind of sport, have an opportunity to receive their first certificate PADI, Open Water or CMAS in Tahiti.
Tahiti surfing
The island of Tahiti is considered to be the birthplace of surfing. Popular places for "games with a wave" can be found in Papenoo, Punaauia, and Paea. There is talk that all inhabitants of Tahiti - men, women, young and elderly feel unity with an ocean. Everyone, who loves surfing, should visit this Kingdom of surfing.
In 2005 Malik Joyeux, 23 years old surfer from Tahiti has proved, that unapproachable waves do not exist! Within several years this inveterate surfer tried to bridle the most magnificent, dangerous and huge waves of the planet. In 2003 Malik has passed on the biggest wave in the history of surfing in Tahiti. And in July 2005 at last he has embodied his dream to subdue one of the most dangerous waves in the world - Teahupoo.
Tahiti Canoeing & Kayaking
The bamboo boats or canoes are very popular in French Polynesia. The local canoes are perfectly suitable for the international competitions in weight up to 181 kgs. They are made of fiberglass though there are also traditional canoes from local kinds of trees. Everywhere on the island hotels and agencies offer the tourist canoes on hire. In theafternoons it is possible to meet groups of people, who train or compete with each other on a canoe in the lagoon.
Tahiti Water ski, hydrocycles and jet skis
If you take a great interest in a water ski, address to the Activities Desk on the beach. Here people will always help you with the organization of the given kind of sports. The warm waters and the soft climate of French Polynesia create fine conditions for driving on jet skis. You can undertake an original excursion along the lagoon on jet skis, stopping to swim for a while in unusually pure waters of the lagoon. The guide accompanying you will show you the most beautiful corners of the island. The special license for piloting is not required.
