The Grand Soleil brand of performance cruiser-racers are the epitome of ‘made in Italy’ design, performance and style. Thus, the all new Grand Soleil 46 LC was born with comfort and security in her DNA, coupled with superb performance. Cantiere Del Pardo’s 40 years of experience in building fast cruising and racing yachts means that…
Category: Sailing
Plan Your Next Vacation On A Yacht
Pure relaxation. Pure adventure. That is what it means to charter a yacht for an ultimate seagoing experience. Often people wonder; once you are on a yacht where does the day take you? From the gentle beginnings in St Tropez, to lunch in Monaco and dinner in Portofino or a relaxing time off Pampelonne beach,…
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…
Sailing On High Notes – Millionaire Asia (India) Article
Pure relaxation. Pure adventure. That is what it means to charter a yacht for an ultimate seagoing experience. Often people wonder; once you are on a yacht where does the day take you? From the gentle beginnings in St Tropez, to lunch in Monaco and dinner in Portofino or a relaxing time off Pampelonne beach…
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 Catamarans Best Suited For India, Here’s Why
If you are looking to invest in a luxury yacht and explore the long and adventurous coastline of India, a sailing catamaran may be your best option. They are extremely seaworthy and beautiful boats clearly marked by their width. Made up of two hulls joined together by a frame, catamarans stay close to the water…
Cdr. Dilip Donde Recounts His Epic Voyage In A Book
In May 2010, Commander Dilip Donde became the first Indian to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe. He made four stops in his journey. Cdr. Dilip Donde’s book, The First Indian – Story Of The First Indian Solo Circumnavigation Under Sail, published by the Maritime History Society, is based on his experiences. The book,…
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…
NDA Fever Grips The Sailing Community In India!
With the onset of monsoons begin the inland sailing events in India and the first in line that’s eagerly awaited by all sailors across the country is the National Inland Enterprise Championship (NIEC) at the scenic Peacock Bay, Khadakwasla Lake, organized by the National Defense Academy (NDA). It is considered as the kumbh mela of sailing…
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…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Water Sports, Yacht Parties & Sailing
Did you know that love was born in the deep blue sea? Yes. The mythologies of the WORLD confirm it. From Venus to Laxmi, the goddesses of love, beauty, wealth and prosperity all sprung from the depths of the ocean. Hence the phrase ‘how deep is your love’ means much more than just mush! This…
Lake Pavana, Your Weekend Destination From Pune & Mumbai
Pavana is the site of the Pavana Dam, 26KM from the hill station of Lonavala. It is fast becoming a famous spot for adventure sports and is also where the Tung Fort is located. A lazy drive brings you to the crystal clear lake in between magnificent hills. The water is clean and you can…
A Date With The Mumbai Harbour For Valentine’s Day
The Mumbai Harbour is now much more accessible than you think. This Valentine’s Day get set to explore the harbour with your special someone or get together with those you love the most – your friends and family, on-board a yacht. Book a yacht charter to remember, complete with crew services, food and drinks along…
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…
It’s Easy Sailing On The New Hanse 345 – For New & Experienced Sailors
She’s exactly what you’d expect -fun to sail, comfortable to cruise, easy to manoeuvre and great value! Hanse excels at providing a home-from-home and the 345 has everything you need to sail away without compromising comfort. Hanse 345 follows very successful and popular Hanse 355 as its downsized model. But nothing is lost: classical features…