This Easter, why not take a step out and try some of the more adventurous activities around Richards Bay? Richards Bay is home to some suprisingly exciting activities for locals and tourists alike. Does learning to scuba dive, sunrise horse rides on the beach or learning to kite surf catch your attention, then read on.
Want to learn to surf, kite surf or stand-up paddle!
Then pay a visit to the Freedom Surf Shop on Davidson Lane, just up from Alkandstrand. Freedom Surf Shop and Academy is the brainchild of Fred le Roux a well-known local surfer, kiteboarder, Stand Up Paddler and Kayak Fisherman who has been in Richards Bay since the ‘80’s. He’s passionate about watersports and his enthusiasm is infectious!
The ambience of the shop is a “home” for the fraternity and aside from getting excellent advice on whatever hardware you may require, there’s always coffee in the percolator, DVD’s on the TV screen and congenial company to be had. The History Wall (very close to Fred’s heart) is growing daily and makes interesting reading. The deck and garden area adjacent to the shop will soon have some tables and chairs and you’re welcome to come and shoot the breeze with fellow enthusiasts after getting your “stoke”. For more information, contact Fred on 0357531271 or email fred@freedomsurf.co.za
How about a horseback ride along Richards Bay's spectacular coastline at sunrise?
Richards Bay Horse Back Trails offers outrides for riders of all experience levels, Ride along the beach at low tide or enjoy the cooler scenery in the plantation forests. Priced from as little as R250 per person! Contact Ilanthe on 084 585 7627 for more information or any queries
Or fancy stepping out into the big blue?
Then make a visit to the Dive With Options Dive Centre. A vibrant, busy, but friendly dive centre in Richards Bay where you can come and join other divers exploring the magical wonders of the underwater world. You too may become one of the divers involved in the discovery of this most exciting, stimulating environment. Soon, you may too realise, that although you have lived on the same planet, the diverse range of marine life make the Oceans that cover 70% of the earth's surface a completely different world.
Dive with Options caters for all scuba divers, snorkelers, and spear fishermen's needs. They have a wide range of products available in our retail department, stocked to supply every divers needs. We are a 5 Star PADI Centre. Contact 082 745 1013 or visit www.divewithoptions.co.za
So next time someone tells you there is nothing to do in the bay, why not try something you may never forget!
