The calmest months are December to March but rough, windy weather can occur unexpectedly at any time. Sailing boats and dinghies are available for hire at Nkopola Lodge, Club Makolola and Livingstonia Beach Hotel . The major event of the year, with quite an international following, is the challenging Lake Malawi Yacht Marathon, an eight-day, 56Okm race taking place in July. P.O. Box 402, Blantyre. See the uniquely coloured tropical fish and the extensive birdlife which abound.
Courses are available for beginners and equipment is available for hire for experienced divers.
The most popular spots are Nkhata Bay on the northern lakeshore and Cape Maclear in the southern part of the lake. The best time of the year to dive is from August to December. There are also 9-hole courses in Blantyre, Dedza, Limbe, Mzuzu, Zomba and at Kamuzu Academy. Caddies are available for hire and some places hire golf clubs. Some courses do have a dress code.