A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats. Some marinas offer boat storage. It mainly has refueling, washing and repair facilities, stores and restaurants. It may also include ground facilities such as parking lots for vehicles and boat trailers. Following are some of the best marinas in…
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Flotillas: For The More Experienced Yacht Charterer
Flotilla sailing belongs to the category of Bareboat charters where a group of small sailing yachts, 28-35 feet long are rented together without crew. The yachts sail together accompanied by a leader-guide following a pre-arranged specific route. Guests can enjoy instruction and help from the crew aboard the lead yacht. Flotillas are generally safer and…
Goa International Marine & Boat Expo 2011 Bookings Open
The Goa International Marine & Boat Expo 2011 (GIMBE) is not just a boat show in India, but also a world-class networking event where buyers and marine-driven suppliers connect and learn more about each other’s requirements. The great location at Kala Academy in Panaji provides a jetty adjoining the exhibition ground for the water displays….
Concept Yacht Design: Dream Phenomenal!
The trend of yachting is fast catching up in India. A few years back luxury wheels made their presence felt when the biggest brands rolled out onto the streets of Indian cities. But the ultimate status symbol goes far beyond the roads and rules the high seas! Luxury Yachts – exceptionally expensive, privately owned marine…
The All-New IndiaYachtPage.com Launches This Season
Companies in the boating industry have a new business networking site to look forward to when season re-opens next month! The layout is ready and we have made the all-new IndiaYachtPage.com much more interactive, user friendly and dynamic in content. From many new categories to a forum, the new website enables visitors and conpanies listed to directly…
The World’s Most Effective Electric OBM – Torqueedo
Torqeedo offers the most innovative, and the most powerful electric drives on the market. Their objective is to distribute nature-protecting electric drives, and to offer drive solutions which are economic as well as ecological. Litmus Marine International represents in India the most effective electric OBM in the world – Torqeedo from Germany! Almost noiseless operation…
Xerxes Bamboat: Speeding With The Winds!
Holding on to the strings of the boat and making adjustments according to the wave conditions is certainly not an easy task. But Xerxes Bamboat, a young sailor has been doing it effortlessly for the past eight years with a great success! Xerxes was inspired from his dad Sheri Bamboat. He attended a sailing program…
National Inland Enterprise Championship 2011
The National Inland Enterprise Championship (NIEC) is the most popular yachting event in India, held on the waters of the Khadakwasla Reservoir at Pune, Maharashtra. The NIEC marks the beginning of monsoon sailing events in the country. Peacock Bay is situated on the North-East of the Khadakwasla Lake. It is the nerve centre of all…
Pre-Checks For A Pre-Owned Boat
Second hand boats are confirming their demand in the market as buyers find them economical, and, at the same time give the satisfaction of owning a yacht and fulfilling their boating dreams. Buying a used boat can be an interesting alternative if you have financial constraints or are discouraged by the inadequate infrastructure. “The pre-owned…
Owning A Luxury Yacht, An Exhilarating Experience!
She is one of the largest Luxury Motor Yachts in the Mumbai Harbour. Custom built in India, she is designed under the connoisseurial eye of her owner, Indian industrialist Gautam Singhania! MY Ashena, with her unique Burma teak hull is a far cry from the usual yachts. The ultimate in aquatic sophistication and India’s first…
Monsoon Clinics – Sailing In The Rains In Mumbai
The monsoon quarter in India almost shuts all doors for sailing as the boats are docked safely for the seas get rough and unsafe for sailing. During these months the sailors seek other opportunities to keep in touch with the sport. Thus, Monsoon Clinics are held. Monsoon Clinics are opportunities for sailors to carry on…
The Biggest International Boat Shows (June-Dec 2011)
Boat shows, a public exhibition or trade fair of boat models is regarded as a social event. Most boat shows occur once a year, typically for the duration of a week with exhibitions on land or on water. They are a great way to explore the cultures of various countries, and, businessmen have an opportunity…
Dos & Don’ts Of Docking During The Monsoons
Your boat is priceless and you need to take all measures to safeguard it during all seasons. Taking care of your boat during the rains is not a tough task as one would assume. Docking during monsoons is a very important aspect of owning and managing boats. In India the monsoons arrive during the first…
Buying A Boat At A Boat Show v/s A Dealer
Conventional boat buying wisdom dictates that the best deals can be found at boat shows, right? After all, the boats are there for the taking and all the prices are slashed to rock bottom prices. While it may seem that buying a boat at a boat show is better than buying from a dealer, in…
Yacht Charter Destinations To Visit From June – September
A yacht charter holiday is always very refreshing and rejuvenating. A vacation to a beautiful island, an adventure underwater or just a simple walk on the beach, all manage to excite as well as calm your nerves. We take you to Florida and Turkey, destinations which are a must visit and make for a fantastic…
India Yacht Page Performance Report
The online market has been abuzz this season and business for the boating industry has certainly come alive. Website hits have soared; especially between December and February. The number of returning visitors has increased and the percentage of unique visitors continues to remain high. From the positive feedback received from existing listed companies and others…
Boating Companies Of India, Are We All On The Same Page?
What happens when a company joins India Yacht Page? Many Indian boating companies who are not part of India Yacht Page often ask why they should take up a listing when there already is a website of their own that generates business throughout the year. Well, the answer is simple and the answer is “Presence”….
Sea Gear And Sailing Accessories A to Z
Sailing and kayaking are becoming increasingly popular forms of water sports in India. When one goes out on the waters, certain essential requirements are to be met with – like the correct choice of boats or kayaks, life jackets, gloves, etc. Litmus Marine a marine service firm offers safe and quality products required at sea. The…
COASTAL SAILING : Packed With Challenges And Adventure!
India’s west coast offers a varied experience for those who wish to discover what coastal sailing and living onboard a sail yacht is all about. It is a way of life which needs a lot of adjustments. It comes packed with challenges and really tests you… physically, mentally and spiritually! Whether you sail the harbor…
Indian Boat Manufacturers On The Rise
Boat manufacture in India needs a special mention this season with the emergence of new boat builders in the market. Indian made motor and sail yachts to cruise the harbor and the backwaters have come into demand. Boats manufactured in India range from steel vessels to FRP boats, 3 meters to 30 meters and up,…