The story of J/Boats is a classic entrepreneurial tale: With a $20,000 investment, and a speedy 24-foot sailboat that Rod Johnstone built in his garage, Rod & his brother Bob Johnstone went into business. That was 1977. Now, that boat (the J/24), has become the most popular recreational offshore keelboat in the world. The Johnstone…
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Discover New Zealand-Made And The Spirit Of Boating In Kiwi Land
New Zealand’s weather makes for some robust boating! The standards of production and service are set very high to meet the vigorous sailing conditions off the beautiful New Zealand coastline. If you are tired of exploring the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, make way to one of the most beautiful and adventurous countries in the world!…
Sport Fishing: More Than Just Recreation
Recreational fishing, also called sport fishing, is fishing for pleasure or competition. It can be contrasted with commercial fishing which is fishing for profit or subsistence fishing which is fishing for survival. The most common form of recreational fishing is done with a rod, reel, line, hooks and any one of a wide range of…
J/70 Speedster- The NextGen Family Trailer Sailor
The J/70 Speedster (22.75 feet) is J/Boats’ first ramp-launchable keel boat – designed to fulfill the growing need for an easy-to-own, high performance one-design that is exciting to sail, stable enough sailboat for the family, and built to last. With fleet discussions are underway around the world, J/70 is on-track to take the world by…
Riva, The Ultimate Diva Of Boating Celebrates 170!
In 1842 Lake D’Iseo is hit by a storm which wrecks all the fishing boats and damages them beyond repair. A talented young carpenter accomplishes the near impossible by repairing the boats. This work of his helps him gain appreciation and admiration of the people and encourages him to open a shipyard. Thus begins Pierto…
Tips On Boat Finance & Insurance
Have you always dreamt of buying a yacht? You may have attended boat shows, talked to boat dealers, decided on the style and the brand of the boat but you might not have been able to proceed with the financial realm of buying the boat. If you have considered a boat loan then read on…
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…
Mahindra Odyssea Unveils 33 ft Cabin & Diesel Variants
Mahindra Odyssea, unveiled the newest additions to its fleet, the 33 ft power boat, in Cabin & Diesel Variants. Mahindra Odyssea in association with Verve celebrated the launch at Mahindra Towers with boating enthusiasts from the city. The boats were on display at Mahindra Towers for most of April, and early May 2012 owing to…
The Sleek & Alluring Novatec 58 Euro
Compared to any other motor yacht in its class the Novatec 58 Euro is the model of choice for most Asians who use their boats primarily for business/entertainment than European and American boating enthusiasts. The all new Novatec 58 Euro offers sleek and alluring profile accompanied with enormous interior and exterior living space (offering 30%…
Launch Of The Calender & IYP Performance Report 2011-2012
It is a pleasure to announce that the CALENDER on our website is now active! We invite companies and clubs to email us about their nautical events; regattas, boat shows, launch of new boats, and promote them on www.IndiaYachtPage.com In this season India Yacht Pagewas a part of the annual Goa and Mumbai boat shows. Apart from them, we also…
Hanse 325 : New Sailboat In The Mumbai Harbour
Sailing the Hanse 325 is a great stress buster! S he is a 32 footer, perfectly sized if one wants to avoid the physical constraints of a big boat. Handling the Hanse is hassle free as it is ridiculously easy to sail and requires no crew. Take her out into the harbor, put her on…
Concept Yachts: Dream Phenomenal!
Racing World, India’s only horse racing magazine, now carries a lifestyle feature in association with IYP.com, dedicated to Boating in India. Their August-September’11 issue is out and features our article on Concept Yachts with Bugatti’s Poseidon 180 & the RF 135 by Porsche Design. Here is a glimpse of the article. The story will be…
Concept Yacht Design: Dream Phenomenal!
The trend of yachting is fast catching up in India. A few years back luxury wheels made their presence felt when the biggest brands rolled out onto the streets of Indian cities. But the ultimate status symbol goes far beyond the roads and rules the high seas! Luxury Yachts – exceptionally expensive, privately owned marine…
The All-New IndiaYachtPage.com Launches This Season
Companies in the boating industry have a new business networking site to look forward to when season re-opens next month! The layout is ready and we have made the all-new IndiaYachtPage.com much more interactive, user friendly and dynamic in content. From many new categories to a forum, the new website enables visitors and conpanies listed to directly…
Pre-Checks For A Pre-Owned Boat
Second hand boats are confirming their demand in the market as buyers find them economical, and, at the same time give the satisfaction of owning a yacht and fulfilling their boating dreams. Buying a used boat can be an interesting alternative if you have financial constraints or are discouraged by the inadequate infrastructure. “The pre-owned…
Owning A Luxury Yacht, An Exhilarating Experience!
She is one of the largest Luxury Motor Yachts in the Mumbai Harbour. Custom built in India, she is designed under the connoisseurial eye of her owner, Indian industrialist Gautam Singhania! MY Ashena, with her unique Burma teak hull is a far cry from the usual yachts. The ultimate in aquatic sophistication and India’s first…
Buying A Boat At A Boat Show v/s A Dealer
Conventional boat buying wisdom dictates that the best deals can be found at boat shows, right? After all, the boats are there for the taking and all the prices are slashed to rock bottom prices. While it may seem that buying a boat at a boat show is better than buying from a dealer, in…
India Yacht Page Performance Report
The online market has been abuzz this season and business for the boating industry has certainly come alive. Website hits have soared; especially between December and February. The number of returning visitors has increased and the percentage of unique visitors continues to remain high. From the positive feedback received from existing listed companies and others…
Boating Companies Of India, Are We All On The Same Page?
What happens when a company joins India Yacht Page? Many Indian boating companies who are not part of India Yacht Page often ask why they should take up a listing when there already is a website of their own that generates business throughout the year. Well, the answer is simple and the answer is “Presence”….
Sales And Sails In The Season Passed
Boats have increased in the Mumbai harbor and also along India’s coastline as more and more individuals invest in water front properties. Donny Mathew from Nautilus Yachts says: “The first quarter of 2011 has seen a strong recovery and we are confident this will result in sales.” Anju Dutta from Marine Solutions: “This season was…