Chances are you have wanted to find out what allthe buzz is about regarding the latest in extreme sports “kitesurfing”. This sport has taken over the water recreation areas of some popular beaches in Goa so that people can learn the hybrid sport of both kiting and surfing. There are many cool techniques that you…
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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…
Wind & Water Sports For The Adventure Junkie In You
A decade ago water skiing, surfing, and wake boarding were almost non-existent but with improvements in sports gear and the safety measures, these wind and water sports are coming into demand. Such activities have transformed from being mere recreational activities to full time sports activities. Some of the wind and water sports that are increasingly…
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…
Sea Gear And Sailing Accessories A to Z
Sailing and kayaking are becoming increasingly popular forms of water sports in India. When one goes out on the waters, certain essential requirements are to be met with – like the correct choice of boats or kayaks, life jackets, gloves, etc. Litmus Marine a marine service firm offers safe and quality products required at sea. The…
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…
Ayesha Lobo: “Go For Gold!”
There are plenty of ways to spend your free time, so what makes sailing so special? The answer lies in the enjoyment & fun it offers says young Ayesha Lobo who has been successfully sailing for the past 12 years. Ayesha’s journey started as a 10 year old, when her dad’s friend took her out…
Upmanyu Dutta’s Journey To Championship
“He was 3 months old when he first went sailing with his father.He also went sailing with the kids of the other members of the RBYC. Gradually this interest in sailing grew into a passion and by the time he was 11 he shocked all of us by winning the National Sailing championship in Goa….
Sailing The Topaz Omega – The Ultimate All-Rounder
The OMEGA is the ultimate family day sailor. She provides you with so many sailing options. She’s equally happy cruising or pottering, racing or blasting. Fast, fun sailing with a gennaker and trapeze or a relaxed day with your family and friends – you decide. The famous Howlett design hull stability means that Omega sailing…
Sailing To The MAX In The Mumbai Harbour
Sailing is fuel-free and motor-free! It gives us a break from the busy life of the city and is a kind of an adventure within the city itself. It is near to nature… A beautiful experience! IndiaYachtPage.com is taking Sailing to the MAX in the Mumbai Harbour and is working towards getting as many people…
Kayaking with the Dolphins: A Perfect Weekend For Fitness and Fun!
If you are tired of Mumbai and routine, free on a weekend but you have no place to go just get away from Mumbai for a while and get your fair share of water sports and then some rest! And if not the water sports, imagine a leisurely boat ride with the dolphins… If this…
VASCO DA GAMA RALLY 2010
The VASCO DA GAMA RALLY 2010 is the brainchild of Lodewijk Brust or “Lo” an intrepid Dutch yachtsman who has chartered the coast around India since the past 11 years in his yacht Mistral accompanied by his dogs. Lo has been in consultation with Gautama Dutta, veteran Indian yachtsman and Director of Marine Solutions, to…
Sailing With Friends In The Mumbai Harbor
After sailing a couple of times along with my friends, I got totally addicted to this sport. I recently took up membership with the Colaba Sailing Club and now go sailing almost every weekend, Saturdays & Sundays! Sailing must be the most underrated sport of all time. Sailing is simply one of those life skills,…
WATER SPORTS & SAILING
Whether you want to learn how to sail or learn a new water sport, the companies below offer ideal packages for all age groups. If you’ve never sailed, have limited sailing experience or haven’t sailed in a long time, a basic sailing course gives you the skills and confidence to take the helm. The sailing instruction course…
Night Sailing: Gliding Along With The Moon
The idea of combining sailing and the dark of night can be unnerving, particularly for people who aren’t used to the experience. Others consider night sailing to be especially rewarding. In fact, it is my favorite time to sail. Extend a sunset-sail until well after dark, to watch the stars appear, maybe even catch a…