Water Sports
Covelong (Kovalam) Beach, Chennai is famous for Surfing, Windsurfing, Stand Up paddling and there are few registered schools which offer guided training for beginners.
Mahabalipuram is also an ideal location near chennai water sports.
Pondicherry beaches provide many opportunities for water sports like scuba diving ,sea surfing, kayaking and canoeing. There are PADI certified and trained professionals available for guidance and training beginners. Karaikal near Pondicherry is also ideal for Canoeing and kayaking .
Manapad Near Thoothukudi is a calm and serene location for water sports. Without much huzzle buzzle , this beach is an ideal option for trained and professional sports people,
Rameswaram - Rameswaram beach has the facility for Scuba diving, Snorkeling, kayaking, Windsurfing. There are institutes and centres which provide training for water sports.