Water Skiing
The most popular venues are the northern and southern parts of Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach and Ko Lan island. Freshwater water skiing is available at Lakeland Cable Water Ski at Kilometre 150.5 on Sukhumvit Highway.
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Windsurfing
Jomtien Beach is the major centre for windsurfing. Tuition is widely available for beginners. The Pattaya Windsurf Club on Jomtien Beach regularly stages board competitions. October through June are the best months for windsurfing, thanks to ideal water and wind conditions.
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Sailing
The most popular rentals are Lasers, Prindles and Hobie Cats. Sailing is a year-round sport in Pattaya’s waters. Visitors wishing to avail themselves of knowledgeable information regarding sailing rentals and seasonal conditions should contact their hotel travel desk, or the Royal Varuna Yacht Club at Tel: (038)251-115.
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Game Fishing
Expeditions are organised by many operators. Waters surrounding Manwic-hai, Rin and Kram islands are popular for the pursuit of marlin, king mackerel, barracuda and other Gulf denizens.
Fishing spots out off Pattaya City
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving and snorkelling are popular around Pattaya’s offshore islands, particularly those furthest from Pattaya Bay, namely Ko Pai, Ko Manwichai, Ko Luam and Ko Rim. Neophyte divers can take open water certification courses organised by several local dive shops.
Parasailing
This sport is ubiquitous throughout the resort, is featured at several hotels with their own private beaches, and is perhaps best enjoyed at Ko Lan where floating ‘take-off and landing’ platforms mean flight occurs exclusively above the sea.
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