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…
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Launching Stargazer – The First Of The XS Marines’ 40 Ft Sailing Boats
Stargazer is the first of the XS Marines’ 40 ft sailing boats, the XS40, based on the design of the Didi40CR from Dudley Dix Yacht Design. XS Marines has tied up with Dudley Dix Yacht Design to introduce new boats to their range of existing sailboats. XS Marines have been allowed to build fiberglass versions of…
Sailing For Children Gaining Popularity
Sailing is not hard. Sailing demands discipline and alertness, qualities that few schools or after school activities can really teach children today. When sailing, children learn to appreciate and respect the forces of nature and see how the earth really works and understand how we, as humans, must protect it. They learn to rely on…
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…
Why, Why, Why Go Sailing?
Today, most of our existence takes place in our minds. Our bodies seem little more than physical encumbrances. They require proper feeding, clothing, and cleaning, but we hardly exist in them anymore. I enjoy sailing because it forces me back into my body and treats me to a beautiful kinesthetic experience. It’s like a conversation…
Explore Sailing – Become A Member At A Yacht Club
Sailing club conducts training programs for their members where adults and kids can learn sailing. Sailing is a unique activity, instantly refreshing and invigorating, a sport that is both recreational and competitive. Yacht clubs provide amazing opportunities for entertainment with friends and families. Some even cater to Corporate looking for employee engagement programmes or events….
The Second Seabird XS63 Launched For The Yacht Club Of Hyderabad
The gaff rigged Seabird designed by Morgan Giles in 1920 has recently evolved from a wooden clinker hull to a modern open transom carvel hull, the Seabird XS63. In keeping with changes in modern sailing boats, XS Marines has given the Seabird hull a totally new dimension – an innovative deck cum cockpit resulting in a…
Pointers To Make You Sail Better In Almost Any Boat
North Sails’ Chris Snow had done plenty of crewing on the J/70, but the 2015 North Americans was his first time on the helm. Here are some of the things he learned that will help in almost any boat… Have clear consistent marks on your jib sheets. You must have marks on the deck and…
Sailor Tara Establishes The Yachting Association Of Kolhapur
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
YACHT CLUBS
Sailing is a unique activity, instantly refreshing and invigorating, a sport that is both recreational and competitive. Yacht clubs provide amazing opportunities for entertainment with friends and families. Some even cater to Corporate looking for employee engagement programmes or events. Sailing clubs conducts training programs for their members where adults and kids can learn sailing….
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…