Don’t let the gloom and doom predictions of high gas prices keep you from your boating passion. Even with fuel costs soaring, it’s still possible to have some money in your pocket when you leave the fuel pier. By understanding your boat’s design – whether it has a displacement, semi-displacement, or planing hull – and…
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Buying A Boat? Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes
If you’re buying a boat for the first time, little oversights you make today could end up causing years of aggravation, safety risks, or added costs. It’s easy to get so caught up in the excitement that you jump into a deal that is either a little too good to be true or just not…
Digital Trends for 2014 From The Guys At ‘We Are Social’
35% of the world’s population, that’s 2.5 billion people – are online, 1.8 billions are on social networks, north America has 81% internet penetration, top social networks added 135 million users in 2013, Facebook now has 1.184 billion users and there are 6.5 billion mobile subscriptions globally! The 2014 Global Digital Statistics from the guys…
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…
SS Marine Introduces Rodman Range Of Yachts In India
Founded in 1974, the Rodman Group is one of the longest-standing European companies in its sector. With over 14,000 vessels sold, the company is the undisputed leader in the nautical industry in Spain. Its success can be attributed to its renowned dependability and quality, its vessels’ unmatched navigability, and the most diversified line-up of boats…
Mike Derrett’s IBI India Article: Indian Boating – Leaking, But Not Sinking!
Back in the boom years prior to the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, India was one of the most interesting new leisure boating markets with a surge in boat sales which attracted exhibitors and visitors to the first India International Boat Show in Cochin in 2003 and on to the launch of the Mumbai International…
Social Media – The New Age Word-of-Mouth Marketing!
It is fair to say that any company that doesn’t employ social media marketing methods in this day and age is simply missing out on a powerful strategy that could potentially bring your business a myriad of targeted customers. To put this into perspective, there are over 1.5 billion users, some of whom could potentially…
Who Will Steer A Fresh Course For Boating In India
A new season begins with the hope to navigate the pleasure boating industry into a constructive phase. It’s time to make pleasure boating a truly pleasurable experience, make it accessible to many and not just let it lie as an exclusive indulgence of the sliver spooned few! It’s time to close the chapter of the…
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…
New Speed Boats Launched In 2013
We bring you the best brands in speed boats, now available in India! Have your pick from Regal, Sea Ray, Rinker & Nautique. Whatever be your requirement, there’s a boat out there for everyone. The Regal 24 FasDeck is an amazing offering and set to make huge waves. She begs to be taken out for…
India Yacht Page Performance Report 2012-13
India Yacht Page started off the 2012-13 boating season on a progressive note by communicating with and visiting international boat shows and gathering trends and developments in boating from around the world. Insights from the way boating advances in other nations can throw light on the way ahead for the boating industry in India. In…
Best Of ‘Kattu Marams’ Aka Catamarans In India
Catamarans are one of the oldest and most popular sailing vessels in history. Their simple and unique design has enabled them to be both swift and stable as they move through the water. A catamaran is composed of two hulls secured together by a frame and was originally created by the Paravas people on the…
Seeking Exotic International Holidays: Charter A Luxury Yacht With Oceanstyle
OceanStyle by BURGESS offers a vast portfolio of charter options and an enticing range of worldwide destinations. Their informed charter team are able to devise a bespoke itinerary to ensure each charter experience surpasses even the highest expectation, whether escaping with the family, exploring with friends or entertaining corporate guests. They start with identifying and…
Superb Traffic On India Yacht Page – Here’s How We Did It!
The number of visitors per month on India Yacht Page has been steadily increasing. Growing traffic and sales online is a completely different ball game and having a well designed, professional website is only half the story. You need the traffic to go along with it to get any real traction. The four pillars that…
2013 Boat of the Year Awards For Nautitech & J70
The Boat of The Year Award recognizes and honors the best new sailboat models introduced to the North American market. The NAUTITECH 441 is the winner of BOAT OF THE YEAR 2013 in the category of catamarans under 45 feet. The N441 has a convenient, well-thought-out central cockpit and the potential for a true blue-water…
Power Boating With The Mahindra Odyssea – An Exhilarating Experience!
If you enjoy speed then power boating in Mumbai is a must experience for you!! Enjoy your ride in the Mumbai harbor instead of regular jaded and rugged roads. Power boating is extremely exciting and awesome fun with the sea spray refreshing your mind body and soul. Don’t worry about getting drenched, the wind will…
New Boats To Watch Out For This Season
In our new year special issue of our e-newsletter IYP LIGHTHOUSE we bring you new arrivals in Mumbai and Goa. Covered in random order, below are boats touching the Indian shores shortly. Most of them are already in and one will find them in the waters of Goa and Mumbai. So here are a few…
Sport Fishing With The True Grit Hydra Sports 4200 SF
The real Sport Fishing aficionados opt for the fewer frills True Grit Hydra Sports 4200 SF for their Sport Fishing needs! Hydra-Sports has always been about hard-core fishing. Fanatical anglers will still find the 4200 every bit as equipped and capable as ever. Whether riding or fishing, you always have a convenient, secure handhold close…
Ferretti Group Shines in 2012
After the Autumn shows in Cannes, Monaco & Genoa, The Ferretti Group presented itself at the Ft. Lauderdale with an impressive fleet of 15 models, of which 5 are exclusive debuts for the American market. The Group confirms, also in this way, its objective of anticipating the trends of the nautical market in terms of…
Nautique Receives The NMMA’s CSI Award – 7th Year In A Row!
Nautique earns the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) prestigious CSI award for the seventh consecutive year. This award recognizes Nautique’s excellence in customer satisfaction in the Inboard Watersports Boat category, as part of the 2012 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) program. The Marine Industry CSI Awards program honors participating manufacturers that actively measure customer satisfaction and…