Taramati Matiwade had been a National Athlete throughout her schooling and moved to Mumbai for higher studies when she was seventeen. She joined the National Cadet Corp (NCC) – Navy in 2006 and her passion for sailing started from there! She learned sailing and won several competitions. A consistent sailor, her passion to learn and…
Category: Sailing School
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…
A Brilliant New Year’s Resolution For You – Learn How To Sail in 2015
Learning how to sail 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…
A Voyage To Muscat From Bombay And Back!
The ultimate dream of every sailor is to make an ocean passage atleast once in lifetime. Leaving behind the safe harbour, sailors cherish the thrill of heading out into the open sea, away from the crowd, in search of a new port. With the advances in technology offshore sailing has become a very safe activity…
RC Boat Racing At JAHAAZ 2014
National Institute of Technology Warangal’s annual technical fest, TECHNOZION’14 is conducting the event JAHAAZ for the sixth time this year. The fest will be held this year on October 17, 18, and 19. Providing a platform for young engineers, researchers & entrepreneurs to exhibit, interact & nurture their technical & managerial skills, Technozion has become…
Sailing Terminology & Fun Trivia For Intermediate Sailors
Intermediate sailing is aimed at anyone who already has the basics and would like to progress a bit further and maybe do a bit of racing. A little knowledge on sailing terms as well as interesting sailing tactics also come in handy. Strategic awareness when sailing and how to handle your boat effectively can make…
J Boats Together With RMYC Promote Green Boating In India
Earlier this year, members of RMYC created CLUB J/80 and put on a show with the Indian Coast Guard Service and the Tamilnadu Marine Police during the Chennai Waterfront Festival. The messaging was- to promote sailing as an “eco-friendly, green boating activity”. Each of the J/80s participating took up to ten people aboard, including family…
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…
A New Rig & Sail Plan For Seabirds In India
XS Marine brings you their latest development in SEABIRD sailing. Over the last two years they put in a considerable amount of time and effort in developing a Sloop rig for the SEABIRD Class of sailing boats, i.e. the XS63 Rig & Sail plan. All the existing Seabirds can now be retrofitted with this new…
Learn Sailing In The Mumbai Harbour With FairWinds
Whether you are sailing a small boat across a lake on a quiet afternoon, or watching the sun come up in the harbour, there is truly no sport like sailing. Whether you’re already an active sailor or have never set foot on a sailboat, Fair Winds Sailing School in Mumbai offers many exciting opportunities to…
Discover New Zealand-Made And The Spirit Of Boating In Kiwi Land
New Zealand’s weather makes for some robust boating! The standards of production and service are set very high to meet the vigorous sailing conditions off the beautiful New Zealand coastline. If you are tired of exploring the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, make way to one of the most beautiful and adventurous countries in the world!…
Safety Just Got Lighter With DECKVEST LITE
An independent and innovative company, Spinlock, known for its expertise in rope holding for sailing boats from dinghies up to the largest super yachts is in this league for the past thirty years. Spinlock premiered the newest addition to their extremely successful line of Deckvests, the Deckvest LITE a completely new and personal life jacket…
Monsoon Regatta, Hyderabad – Inland Sailing Reaches A New High
The arrival of monsoons creates a great stir as it offers a welcome break from the scorching sun. The clouds cast their shadows on the earth relieving us from the relentless heat. It marks the beginning of a season full of cheer, joy and romance. In Hyderabad the advent of monsoons signals something else too….
31st NIEC 2012 – Mecca Of All Sailing Events In India
The 31st National Inland Enterprise Championship (NIEC) will be organized at the Watermanship Training Centre, Peacock Bay (National Defence Academy) from 02 to 06 June 2012. The event will be organized by the Naval Training Team of NDA under the aegis of Yachting Association of India (YAI) and National Enterprise Association (NEA). The event is…
Rohini Rau: At The Forefront Of Sailing In India
She is a doctor by profession, a pianist for over 10 years and acts on stage for a theater company run by her mom, Rohini Rau, is one of India’s most successful women sailors and is truly a multifaceted personality. She started sailing at the age of 11 but it was her victory at the…
Toy Cruising: An Intro to Model Yachts
Model yachting refers to the building of model yachts that are used for racing. Model yachts are not essentially only built for the purpose of competitive racing, the miniature model of the original vessel involves exquisite workmanship. They are intricately designed and displayed at many famous museums. Each and every rope, the pulley and other…
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…
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…
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…