Canopus Retreats Goes Green with Solar Power Solutions


Maldives
PUBLISHED December 13, 2017

Canopus Retreats located in K.Thulusdhoo just 25 mins by speedboat from Velana International Airport has initiated Solar Power Solutions at the property.

A part of Canopus Retreats Electricity is now covered by Solar energy. The property ensures there guests have an incredible experience whilst at the same time promoting sustainable tourism practices.

"Its so important for them to do their part in taking care of the planet" said Ahmed Afrah, Managing Director of Canopus Maldives.

Canopus Retreats in Thulusdhoo is home to some of the most popular surf breaks in the country. Just walk the shallow water or paddle to "Cokes" or cross over the island to "Chickens"

The northern-most break in North Male Atoll, Chickens breaks off an island that was once known strictly for poultry. That was before Australian surfers Tony Hussein Hinde and Mark Scanlons boat shipwrecked nearby in the 70s. With the islands poultry farm long gone, Chickens is now known as one of the longest and lively lefts in the Maldives.

Considered the fastest wave in the area, Chickens basically has two main sections. The long shoulder starts at the second section, but the initial point hollows out nicely when the wind doesnt interfere—a southwest wind really impacts your chances for that ten second tube.

Although fairly consistent, Chickens particularly favours clean groundswell from the southeast, meaning it performs best in the summer months. The wave handles all stages of the tide, but the best chances for getting that double-digit barrel are on wind-free days at incoming mid to high tide when there is the least amount of current.

A world class right that breaks off an island housing a Coca-Cola factory where it get its name from, Cokes is a hollow, pounding right-hander. Cokes is the best big wave spot in the area, and the poster wave of the North Male Atoll.

The location of the break makes Cokes consistently bigger than anywhere else, but that benefit comes with the price of being more susceptible to the southwest wind. Its ideal during a straight south swell with northwest winds and head high to double overhead waves. Like Chickens, it is best on mid to high tide when the dreaded current is a little more forgiving, but a larger swell usually makes low tide manageable. This is one of those waves you must add to your boat trip schedule.

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