Adventure Magazine

Ocean Events Happening This Year
With pristine water and consistent weather conditions, New
Caledonia is a hotspot for water sports. Every year, the
destination hosts a variety of watercraft races that are sure
to get your blood pumping whether you’re a spectator or a
participant.
Airwaves Nouméa Dream Cup 14th – 18th November
Every year, the PWA (Professional Windsurfing Association)
hosts its annual finale, the Dream Cup, in Nouméa, New
Caledonia. In the Dream Cup, the world’s top windsurfers
compete over one week in the Caledonia lagoon across
different disciplines including slalom, freestyle, and speed
racing. www.pwaworldtour.com
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Sail in an Outrigger
You cannot leave New Caledonia without sailing around Upi Bay
in a traditional outrigger canoe. In this once-in-a-lifetime cultural
experience, you will board a Melanesian outrigger to sail for
one and a half hours across the spectacular Upi Bay. Follow the
current to the stunning Isle of Pines, concealed between huge
coral rocks that seem to float on the turquoise lagoon. Make sure
you also keep a lookout for turtles, rays, and dolphins!
Windsurfing
Begin your adventure with the destination’s most popular sport –
windsurfing! Boasting great conditions and spectacular scenery,
New Caledonia windsurfing is ideal for beginners and experienced
thrill-seekers alike. One of the world’s best windsurfing locations
is Anse Vata Bay in Nouméa is renowned for its consistent winds
and flat water, perfect for beginners. New Caledonia is filled with
shallow, protected waters and endless, sandy beaches, offering
you a chance to try your hand at this thrilling sport.
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Défi Wind Super Stars 20th – 23rd November
The Défi Wind Super Stars event gives amateurs an
opportunity to race against the pros, with the top performers
able to proceed to the main event, the Défi Super Stars.
Participants include Olympic champions, top PWA riders
and new talents, so we guarantee the event will have your
heart racing. www.pwaworldtour.com
BlueScope Race 19th November
Organised by the Association Nouméa Glisse (ANG), the
Bluescope Race welcomes all water sports enthusiasts.
Over 2 days, between the Water Sports Centre and
Amédée Lighthouse, catamarans, dinghies, cruisers,
kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaks, and stand-up-paddle
boards race along New Caledonia’s coast for pole position.
This exhilarating race is a must-see in the New Caledonian
sporting calendar. www.ang.nc
Travellers’ one-stop shop for booking activities to explore
the lagoon is the Maison du Lagon. You can hire scuba
diving gear, rent a boat for a day, go whale watching, rent
jet-skis or excursions to the islands around Noumea. And
for more information about the destination:
www.newcaledonia.travel
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