Alibaug, the 20-minute-away-paradise, is slowing gaining popularity amongst Mumbaikers who want to get away from the city for a weekend and avoid a two hour journey out of town. Situated just across the Mumbai harbour, from Gateway of India, Alibaug and Mandwa offer the perfect weekend holiday destination for friends and family! Boutique villas and…
Category: Water Sports
Jet Kayaks Get You Out There And Back
So you love kayaking and it makes for the perfect fitness regime. But what if your kayak was also powered by a jet motor to propel you through the water while you went exploring, fishing, or checking out the wildlife along the coast? These Kayaks can go as fast (up to 40km) or as slow…
River Rafting, Monsoon’s No. 1 Adventure Water Sport
River Rafting on Kundalika started a few years ago and now a year round activity (the only rafting facility in India to be operational all round the year). River Rafting at Kundalika river in Kolad, is about 2 hrs drive from Pune and Mumbai. White Water Rafting in Kundalika Kolad is controlled by the release…
Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean: Perfection In Paradise
Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Virgin Gorda, the inaugural Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean attracted a full fleet of Swans from all over the world to the stunning British Virgin Islands for four full days of racing and cruising, whilst socialising shore side in ClubSwan style. The inaugural ‘Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean’ marked…
SUP – Stand Up Paddling Is The New Sport In Town!
Just seven years ago, stand-up paddle-boarding was a barely known, old-school tradition practiced by serious water men who wanted to connect to the roots of surfing. Today it’s a bonafide mainstream sport that’s migrated inland from beaches to Middle America, where it can feel more like an outgrowth of flat water kayaking. Long, slender, almost…
Lt Cdr Abhilash Tomy Talks Of His Mission Sagar Parikrama 2
If you want to know your soul, you must experience sailing. In our interview with Lt Cdr Abhilash Tomy, 1st Indian, 2nd Asian & 79th Sailor to Non-Stop Circumnavigate – solo, we bring you a few comments from the sailor himself. He set sail from Mumbai on November 1, 2012 as part of the Sagar…
Abhilash Tomy, First Indian, 2nd Asian & 79th Sailor To Non-Stop Circumnavigate – Solo!
India’s first non-stop solo sailor Lt Cdr Abhilash Tomy arrived at the Gateway of India in South Mumbai on Saturday, 6th April’13, after completing the Sagar Parikrama-II expedition around the world. With the Navy having made preparations to accord a grand welcome to Lt Cdr Tomy on his arrival in Mumbai, Defence Minister AK Antony,…
Sea-Kayaker Sandy Robson: First Woman To Paddle Along India’s Coastline
Free spirit Sandy Robson is kayaking alone from Germany to Australia – a distance of 50,000 km. She began her journey in May 2011 and has so far covered 6,000 km. In the process, she will also become the first woman to paddle along the Indian coast – from Gujarat to West Bengal, from where…
Rent Boats & Boutique Villas In Alibaug For The Summer
It’s an out-of-the-world experience just 20 minutes from the city. Luxurious Mediterranean style boutique villas in Alibaug are available on rent and make for that perfect weekend out in the summer holidays. A quick speed boat ride will whisk you away from the Gateway of India to the village of Mandwa across the Mumbai harbour….
Catamaran Charters With Blue Bay Marine In Mumbai: High On Fun & Safety!
A charter aboard a cruising catamaran is like a little bit of heaven. Sail, swim, laugh a lot, feel the soft breeze on your face and see the sunsets and the romance of spectacular night skies. A fully crewed catamaran with special food and beverages and a range of water toys gives you a yacht…
Pack Your Boats Folks!
How would you like to get away from the bustling shores and go exploring the waters with your family and friends carrying your boat in a Bag-pack? Road trips are passe! Pack your inflatable kayaks and hop onto a boat as we take you on an escapade along the coastline of Maharashtra!. We suggest you…
New! Fishing Tackle In India @ Casa Ibrahim
Flap Jack: The Strike Pro Flapjack has an incredible action. It’s vibration and sound draws fish in from great distances. It is a great lure for Large mouth,Small mouth, and Walleye. It is also a deadly bait in saltwater for Speckled Trout, Red fish, Stripers, and even Bluefish. The Strike Pro Flapjack can be casted…
Festival Of Sails: Celebrating The City’s Open Spaces
The Mumbai Festival of Sails is a proposed two-week long festival to be held at the end of each year comprising, in large part, a series of daylong exciting sail boat races to be conducted on the waters opposite the Gateway of India. Spectator boats and ferries will take citizens of the city to the…
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…
Coastal Sailing & Yacht Charter Holidays Around India
Imagine swimming with the elephants in the Andamans, Bay of Bengal. Do you often picture yourself staring at a bright blue ocean, relaxed, as you sail aboard a beautiful yacht? Sailing the Andamans is like your dream come true. The destination at once offers a complete change of environment! Hospitable people, outstanding food, a pleasant…
Sailing At The Olympic Games
Sailing was introduced to the Olympics at the 1900 Games in Paris. With the exception of 1904, the sport has appeared at every Olympic Games since then. The United States has won the most sailing medals (57) in the Olympics and Great Britain has won the most gold medals (20). The structure of the sport…
Double The Fun With Sealver’s Jet Ski Boats
The Jet Ski is great for adventure sports and if attached to a rigid inflatable boat (RIB), the fun doubles with a 2 in 1 watercraft. The combination offers both a jet ski and a jet boat! This enables a group of people to enjoy an outing on a jet ski! Sealver brings you this…
Ultimate Floating Solutions For Your Entertainment
Enjoy a bright sunny Sunday by staring down at the sparkling blue waters of a lake and sipping your favorite drink alongside your spouse while the children are having fun splashing nearby! You no longer need to go to a water park or a resort to experience it. With the new range of utility floats…
Maintenance + Storage Tips For Jet Skis & RIBs
Proper maintenance of marine water crafts can guarantee longer and efficient usage life. The process involves great care and a dedicated amount of time regularly. The following steps are essential to ensure proper functioning of the Jet Ski: Drain out excess water – Just after your ride, the first thing you should do is remove all…
Kayak In A Backpack: Portable Water Sports!
Have you ever thought of carrying an entire kayak in your bag pack? With the latest inflatable kayaks you can fold and carry an entire kayak in your backpack! These kayaks have become an instant rage among people who are into kayaking. This is because adventure sports like kayaking and rafting are about being instinctive…