Indian Naval officer Commander Abhilash Tomy, the only Indian to sail around the world non-stop and solo, is ready for his second solo circumnavigation. He will sail ‘Thuriya’ around the world in the historic ‘Golden Globe Race’ which will be flagged off from Les Sables d’Olonne, France on July 1st 2018. The 30,000-mile Golden Globe…
Category: Water Sports
Welcome To The Floating Log Hut Resort, Tehri Lake, Uttarakhand
Team West Coast Marine Yacht Services Pvt Ltd is proud to be associated with the “Floating Log Hut Resort” in Tehri Lake, Uttarakhand, India. The only one of its kind of property in India, this resort is anchored in the beautiful Tehri lake which is at an elevation of 5500 feet above main sea level,…
Amazing Victory At The 36th Seabird National Sailing Championship 2018
The 36th Seabird National Sailing Championship 2018 was held on the 21st and 22nd of April 2018 in the Mumbai Harbour, off Gateway of India. The event was organised by the National Seabird Class Association of India in collaboration with the Royal Bombay Yacht Club and the Bombay Sailing Association. Sailors from the Colaba Sailing Club…
Bored On A Weekend? Presenting To You The Mumbai Harbor
After a tough week at work I wish all I could do is head to Goa for some fun in the sun, water sports, the beach and chilled beer over the weekend. Yes, I’d love to live the life of a beach bum, but if only Goa was 20 minutes away! So I look at…
Man Overboard – What To Do Next?
Falling overboard is one of the greatest fears experienced sailors have while making a passage on their boats. While newcomers to sailing may think falling overboard is no big deal, given the relatively slow speed that a sailboat is traveling, in reality it is often a life or death situation and many sailors have died…
Sailing Lessons: Lessons for Life!
There are various sports, hobbies and other recreational activities parents urge their children to take up. These play a vital role in their personality and overall development. Are you on the lookout for an activity that would offer your child the complete package deal? Inculcate in him various qualities, teach him self reliance and resilience…
Watching Boats Fly @ The Extreme Sailing Series 2017
Talk about enhanced competition and an unforgettable spectator experience, we, at IndiaYachtPage.com caught the first leg of the Extreme Sailing Series that took off last month in Muscat, Oman on March 8-11, 2017. The Extreme Sailing Series is held on the sport’s fastest, most hotly contested circuits. It is an annual global racing series, organised by…
Croatia – Your Yacht Charter Holiday Destination For The Summer
The number of top quality – not to mention FUN – events means that Croatia is proving to be the festival destination in mainland Europe. There’s also something for everyone, whether you want a pop & rock event; a huge stadium festival with big name DJs; EDM; a boutique and laid-back festival by the sea; partying day…
Discover Sailing In The Mumbai Harbor With L. Sails
While there are loads of things to do in Mumbai, when your friends and relatives visit, treat them to something that’s truly exceptional! A two hour sailing experience on the J80, an international class sailboat, is the best way to enjoy the Mumbai harbor as you sail over the calm waters of the Arabian Sea along the city…
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…
Learn To Sail Programs In India
Has the sport of sailing been on your mind? There are many sailing schools and clubs all over India that conduct training programs for adults and kids [above 15 years of age] in sailing. For kids under 15 years, sailing sessions and camps are conducted on weekends and holidays. While a member would get training benefits and sailing facilities, these…
Are You ‘Boat Smart’ Enough To Handle Power Boating?
Power boating is a fun and relaxing hobby so long as your boat is seaworthy and ready to launch. Simple checks can help make sure that it’s both. As one of the more powerful crafts on the water, you need to know when to give way and when it’s your right to stand on course…
Walking On Water With The Hobie Eclipse
Get ready for a new kind of aquatic adventure, or shall we call it a real fun workout, with the Mirage Eclipse Stand Up Pedal boards. You will be gliding across the water simply by moving your legs up and down. Hobie has been in the watercraft game for more than 60 years and has never been shy…
14 Long Weekends In 2017 – Get Set Holiday!
Looks like this one’s truly going to be a happy new year! 2017 seems to be a promising year with tons of time to relax and utilize your leaves. Here’s a list of holidays and long weekends to plan your much awaited vacations! While Jan and Feb have a long weekend each, March and April…
Diwali Holidays In The Laccadives
Scuba Diving in Lakshadweep is a great vacation sport for those visiting the islands. Every year scores of tourists enjoy the variety of water sports and adventure sports here. Bangaram, with its pristine beaches and evergreen coconut palms are a good attraction. India’s lone licensed Diving School is located here. There are diving instructors and…
Incredibly Long-Lasting & Stable – BIC Boats For India
BIC Sport has been manufacturing water sport products for over 30 years. Long before ‘eco-friendly’ was a buzzword we began developing “clean” manufacturing processes by recycling wherever possible, eliminating gas emissions and conserving energy and water. From start to end of life-cycle, BIC Sport products are thoughtfully produced with preserving the environment we all share…
Learning The Ropes With Fairwinds, Mumbai’s Oldest Sailing School
“Sailing is the supreme sport. In fact, it’s more a way of life than a sport. Every aspect has it’s own fascination… Sailing sharpens the senses and heightens the appetite, that whiff of sea air and the splash of the sea the most moribund city dweller blossoms to life” – Arthur Beiser, The Sailor’s World. The deeper…
Vibhav Mariwala’s Trip to Underi – Exploring the Abandoned
Underi was a naval base of the Maratha Empire, a fort that held out against England for decades. A once integral checkpoint for trade in the Konkan and a stunning palace, but now, an abandoned, ruined, overrun marine fort. This is what my impression of Underi was, when I saw it from a far, in the middle…
Introducing The BIC SUP Ambassadors – Incredible Motivators
The best way to influence and motivate others is by actually doing and setting an example for them. The BIC SUP ambassadors lead an incredible lifestyle and we always turn to them for our bit of upliftment. So, here’s sharing a story about one of them and what they’re all about. Stand Up Paddling, Paddleboarding, Paddlesurfing, SUP…
A Day On A Beach In Mandwa, Alibaug
Get ready to pack that picnic basket, summer is here! And if you want to spend a day at a secluded beach, your ideal destination is not as far as you think. All you need to do is get to the Gateway of India and get on a boat to Mandwa, Alibaug. One can catch a ferry which…