BL’s Maldives Blast Off will be a fun-filled cross-cultural school holiday program designed and organised by former World Surfing Champion/Pipe Master and super coach/stoked bloke Barton Lynch. This event introduces 8-16 y.o. boys and girls to the world of competition surfing in a friendly and encouraging environment, whilst ensuring surf improvement and family fun.
Join us in the Maldives, as Barton Lynch and Perfect Wave promise a family holiday experience like no other!
What we love
Exclusive wave – Kandooma Right straight out front of resort + quality nearby waves: Riptides, Foxys, Twin Peaks, Quarters etc.
Surf coaching by former World Champion Barton Lynch, plus nightly video analysis and tips from the day’s competition. Fun atmosphere
Inaugural Blast-Off in the Maldives on world class Kandooma Right. Local Maldivian competitors and cross cultural exchanges included.
Prizes, giveaways and fun filled nightly activities that include competitors and indeed the whole family.
After 15 incredibly successful years based on Sydney’s northern beaches, BL’s Blast Off in conjunction with travel partner Perfect Wave and myriad of Blast Off’s loyal sponsors continue the new global theme, moving from Bali to this refreshingly new natural amphitheatre – Kandooma Resort.
BL’s Maldives Blast Off offers something for everyone wave-wise. Kandooma Right straight out front of your beach front accommodation offers safe, fun, high tide walls and faster, slightly more aspirational low tide runners complete with end bowl opportunity.
The contest will be mobile choosing the best option daily between 6 nearby reefs, including hollow lefts at Foxy’s, or the ever consistently rippable Riptides a mere 10 min dhonni ride Sth from the resort. Mum, dad and the rest of the fam can shoot off to nearby reefs with our Perfect Wave surf guides in between siblings heats, or just go surfing safe in the knowledge that BL and his experienced team have everything covered, with safety, fun, learning and inclusion top priority.
Pricing & Packages
Beach Villa
The semi-detached beach villas come with large windows that positively invite the outdoors inside. Whitewashed floor boards evoke a sense of fresh coolness, yet feel warm and textured to bare feet. They feature light summer duvets and massive bath towels, flat screen televisions, a place to plug in your mp3/iPod, indoor out-door showers and wifi broadband. The beach villas are 36 square metres in size.
Beach House
The sea-facing Beach House (formally known as the Duplex Villa) offers the luxury of space. Located at the water’s edge, the villas present a striking mix of natural elements and modern design. Bedrooms are on the first floor level and enjoy views of the sea. The living area underneath the bedroom is furnished with designer seating laid out on a carpet of fine white sand. The duplex villas are 72 square metres in size, with 36 square metres on each level.
Family Beach House
As the name suggests, Family Beach House is ideal for families or a small group, and are the size of two beach houses (former duplex villas) together. They offer sleeping space upstairs as well as living and dining below.
Overwater Villa
Hovering above coral and marine life in the shallow clear waters, Water Villas offer the ultimate Maldives experience. Each Villa has a private sundeck with hammock that in high tide is partially submerged in crystal clear water. Expansive living space is complemented by a large open bathroom which offers a private outdoor shower and bathtub with views of the water. The Water Villas are 65sqm in size.
Entry to Blast Off Maldives
Entry to Blast off is included in your surf pass which is part of your accommodation package.
Numbers are strictly limited to 40 entrants across all divisions, so book early to avoid missing out.
Entry includes:
- Free Entry to BL Blast Off Maldives (8 to 16 years)
- Min 3 rounds of surfing at Kandooma Right
- Competition prizes for all divisions
- Daily land based surf coaching
- Video review sessions
- Daily Yoga sessions
- Entry Blast off Idol
- Welcome Showbag of goodies
- Event T-Shirt and poster
Divisions
- Aspiring Pro
- Recreational
- Still Learning
The Event
BL’s Blast Off has many unique characteristics that set it apart from the rest. It’s not just a surf contest but a family surf festival, a coaching program and has other activities such as the Blast Off Grom Summit, The welcome BBQ, Blast Off Idol and a whole lot more. Every participant surfs at least two times before anybody is eliminated and heats are not scored on points. Instead, surfers are placed 1st to 6th based on their overall performance and are given advice and coaching to help them improve and assist them in the next round.
Surfing
The contest will be mobile choosing the best option daily between 6 nearby reefs, including hollow lefts at Foxy’s, or the ever consistently rippable Riptides a mere 10 min dhonni ride Sth from the resort. Mum, dad and the rest of the fam can shoot off to nearby reefs with our Perfect Wave surf guides in between siblings heats, or just go surfing safe in the knowledge that BL and his experienced team have everything covered, with safety, fun, learning and inclusion top priority.
The Resort
Kandooma Island is blessed with white sands, azure skies, lush tropical greenery and clear turquoise waters. To complement this, Kandooma Resort has created services intended to satisfy, engage, entertain, inform, educate and luxuriate. With limited numbers at the resort, we can now guarantee that all surfers on Kandooma Island will be able to enjoy one of the best right handers in the Maldives uncrowded every day. We believe that there is no closer accommodation to take off zone in the world. You barely have to walk 30 meters from your villa to the paddle out point, and you literally lie in bed and watch the hollow and highly rippable waves peel down the point.
Yoga / Surf Fitness Training
The time for a well-balanced combination of yoga and surf fitness practice and vacation is here. Join us for an unforgettable experience to practice yoga and surf enhancement fitness at Kandooma - one of the world's most breathtaking locations. The classes will weave together the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your vacation to transcend you into a complete wellness and relaxation. Suitable for all levels: beginners, surfers and seasoned practitioners. The classes will leave you feeling ready to take on the day, or relax into your evening.
Dining
Enjoy a culinary journey at Kandooma! Eating and drinking experiences offer everything from sumptuous buffets served at the Cafe for breakfast, lunch and dinner; to the classy a-la-carte restaurant - ‘The Kitchen’ - offering fine beachfront dining. Wake up to fresh squeezed orange juice whilst lounging next to the amazing infinity pool flowing out on to the white sandy beach and turquoise lagoon beyond where the resident manta rays play for your snorkelling pleasure. The Sunset Bar offers the perfect sunset chill out session. You will be on sensory overload!
Activities
Kandooma Maldives boasts a long list of remarkable outdoor and water adventures, from picnic island trips, to aqua surfaris and windsurfing. Kandooma Maldives activities cater to everyone, be it the advanced diver, the extreme sport enthusiast or the family in need of some tranquil chill out time in the Maldives’ magical wilderness. Evening activities on offer may include live music, discos and local folklore. You can also enjoy tennis, football, table-tennis and darts, as well as just relaxing in the expansive resort pools.
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Kandooma Surf Resort Maldives is the perfect spot for surfers and families. Exclusive wave out front, and several qualit surf spots nearby.
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