Stargazer is the first of the XS Marines’ 40 ft sailing boats, the XS40, based on the design of the Didi40CR from Dudley Dix Yacht Design. XS Marines has tied up with Dudley Dix Yacht Design to introduce new boats to their range of existing sailboats. XS Marines have been allowed to build fiberglass versions of…
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Why A Boat And Not A Car !
“Sailing must be the most underrated sport of all time. Although it does not have the instant gratification of motorized sport sought by adrenaline junkies or the forced mate-ship of team games, sailing has long term rewards that far exceed either. Non-sailors seem to view sailing with suspicion as some mysterious art-form that must be…
The A-to-Z Of Owning A Sailboat With Anahita Cassinath
Does the sport of sailing fascinate you? Are you drawn to this beautiful recreation without having even experienced it? Do you dream of owning a sailboat one day and starting an adventure of a lifetime? Well my friend, all we have to say is that this ‘one day’ is not very far away. This is exactly…
Indian Boat Builder XS Marines Rolls Out Fleet Of Int. 420s
XS Marines has become an ISAF approved and licenced builder of the Int 420 Sailing boat since 2014/15. They are in the process of delivering Int 420 boats to the Army Southern Command for the EME Sailing Association and to INSA for their various Sail training clubs. The order for EMESA has been recently completed and the…
Meet The Boat Builders Of India
The latest companies to come on-board India Yacht Page in the Boat Builders category are Ultramarine, Yuga Design and Bristol Boats. From traditional sailing boats to modern powerboats, for professional use or for pleasure, Ultramarine builds custom-made boats that cater to every single client requirement. Bristol Boats is a fiberglass boat manufacturer located in the…
Design And Build Your Boat In India
From traditional sailing boats to modern powerboats, for professional use or for pleasure, boat manufacturers in India build custom-made boats that cater to every single client requirement. Since each project requirement or purpose of owning a boat and location of usage is different, Indian boat builders believe in the possibility of creating unique and customized…
IBI – South African Yacht Designer Signs Deal With Indian Firm XS Marines
US-based Dudley Dix will introduce his racing and cruising designs to the Indian market through an agreement with XS Marines. The South African yacht designer is reporting increased demand from India, considered the ‘sleeping giant’ of global boat building. US-based Dudley Dix last week confirmed he had signed a deal with India’s XS Marines to introduce his racing and cruising designs…
The Second Seabird XS63 Launched For The Yacht Club Of Hyderabad
The gaff rigged Seabird designed by Morgan Giles in 1920 has recently evolved from a wooden clinker hull to a modern open transom carvel hull, the Seabird XS63. In keeping with changes in modern sailing boats, XS Marines has given the Seabird hull a totally new dimension – an innovative deck cum cockpit resulting in a…
Building Your Custom Boat In India
If you have a boat in mind, you are sure to find a boat builder in India who not only offers an excellent and sturdy design but also competent pricing! Boat manufacturers in India give you the opportunity to own the ideal yacht at a much lower cost. A team of skilled craftsmen, painters and carpenters, combine their knowledge of wood…
Get A Boat, Get A Lesson And Get Ready To Set Sail!
Sailing season begins next month and our agenda for you is to get a sailboat of your own, invest in a couple of sailing lessons and start exploring the Mumbai harbor and India’s coastline. Whether you are sailing across a lake on a quiet afternoon, or watching the sun come up in the harbour, there is…
XS Marines’ Sea Bird Mark 3 HF – Sail On Crazy Diamond!
Panambur Beach in Mangaluru, which already has a public-private partnership to enhance tourist facilities, introduced another attraction — Crazy Diamond, a sail boat that can offer the sailing experience of the days of yore. Manufactured by Sheri Bamboat of XS Marines, Mumbai, the Sea Bird Mark 3 HF has been brought to Panambur by Mahesh Kamath,…
Mahindra Odyssea At The 5th Mumbai Wine Fest
Mahindra Odyssea participated in the 5th Mumbai Wine fest on March 14, 2015 and March 15, 2015 held at Radio Club, Colaba as the official Boating Partner of the event. Being one of India’s premium lifestyle events, it showcased the best of boutique wines and the finest collections of Artisan & Gourmet Cheese. People thoroughly…
Mahindra Odyssea Explores The Adventurous Sea
Experience the exotic flavors of Sun, Sand & Sea as this month, Mahindra Odyssea invites you for some adventurous expeditions. It’s New Year, a time to expand your horizons and reach newer heights. So, explore the most happening cruising destinations, tips for adventurous rides on your Odyssea and scintillating events with us and make 2015,…
Boat Building In Goa With Multi Tech Marine
Multi Tech Marine specializes in building boats that range from 30 to 200 feet. With their technical and practical expertise clients’ are assured of the most suitable water craft for their requirements. The water crafts built in India are done so with technical collaboration with internationally reknowned companies and technology transfer from the designers. Multi…
Making Of A Sailor – An Interview With Cyrus Heerjee
We believe that Sailing a boat does not only mean acquiring a new skill, it spells out a permanent lifestyle change for you! The activity is so rewarding, we promise that you have yet to come across a recreation and sport that has as many benefits as sailing does. Being out in the harbor for…
Own Your First Sailboat @ Under Rupees Ten Lakhs
Fire up that overwhelming thirst for adventure and let it get the best of you! We support it completely for we believe that sailing brings about a 360 degree change in life for the better. Even if you know nothing about sailboats, let the boat come first and the lessons will follow later. We encourage…
Explore, Dream, Discover With JJ Boats – Launched By West Coast Marine Yacht Sevices
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails… Explore, Dream, Discover…” – Mark Twain This year West Coast Marine Yacht Services celebrates 20…
XS Marines Presents A Sea Change In Seabird Sailing In India
Over the last four years XS Marines has brought about a change in SEABIRD sailing in the Mumbai harbor and this has also spread to Chennai. XS Marines started by modernizing the deck and internal layout of the existing Seabird with improved placement of deck fittings. Rigging the Seabird for sailing was made easier with…
Know Your Boat Inside Out
Seamanship is simply the skill of managing a boat and encompasses: navigation; safety; boat handling; line handling; anchoring; troubleshooting engine problems; and appropriate emergency response. The first discipline of good seamanship is to know everything about your boat. You should know your boat’s construction, layout, carrying capacity, limitations, and capabilities. Be familiar with equipment and…
Are Fuel Prices Taking The Pleasure Out Of Your Pleasure Boating Experience?
Don’t let the gloom and doom predictions of high gas prices keep you from your boating passion. Even with fuel costs soaring, it’s still possible to have some money in your pocket when you leave the fuel pier. By understanding your boat’s design – whether it has a displacement, semi-displacement, or planing hull – and…