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Go Fly Fishing – At the Right Place At The Right Time

Fishing at the right time is very critical for a successful fishing trip. Even if you have the best fishing spot and all the right equipment, you may not catch anything if you fish at the wrong time. The best time to fish depends on the fish feeding time. Following are some great guidelines if…

Game For Surface & Underwater Action With Yacht Toys!

Water sports mainly refers to Boating, Swimming, Diving, Snorkeling, Water aerobics, Water polo, etc. There are different types of water toys used in different ways to make these activities even more exciting. So let’s checkout different types of yacht toys for the surface and under water: PUMPABIKE Pumpabike is neither a bicycle nor a…

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Water Sports, Yacht Parties & Sailing

Did you know that love was born in the deep blue sea? Yes. The mythologies of the WORLD confirm it. From Venus to Laxmi, the goddesses of love, beauty, wealth and prosperity all sprung from the depths of the ocean. Hence the phrase ‘how deep is your love’ means much more than just mush! This…

Boat Water Spot Removal Suggestions

You can wash and wax your boat all you want but it seems those pesky little water spots are inevitable. While regular washing, drying with a soft towel, and waxing are great ways to help prevent spots, there are measures you can take to remove them when they do appear. Before use of any of…

Know Your Boat Inside Out

Seamanship is simply the skill of managing a boat and encompasses: navigation; safety; boat handling; line handling; anchoring; troubleshooting engine problems; and appropriate emergency response. The first discipline of good seamanship is to know everything about your boat. You should know your boat’s construction, layout, carrying capacity, limitations, and capabilities. Be familiar with equipment and…

Trim Tabs: Trim Your Fuel Expense & Increase Your Boat’s Efficiency

Trim tabs are small surfaces connected to the trailing edge of a larger control surface on a boat used to control the trim of the controls, i.e. to counteract hydro- or aero-dynamic forces and stabilise the boat in a particular desired attitude without the need for the operator to constantly apply a control force. This…

Are Fuel Prices Taking The Pleasure Out Of Your Pleasure Boating Experience?

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…

It’s The Season For Power Kiting!

A power kite or traction kite is a large kite designed to provide significant pull to the user. Kites of related design are used for sailing, including speed sailing. Jacob’s Ladder, a kite-powered boat, set the C-Class world sailing speed record with a speed of 25 knots (46 km/h) in 1982, a record that stood…

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…

Detailing For Yachts With Meherab Vakil

We’ve all heard of detailing for cars, Meherab Vakil now introduces it for yachts! Get your boats looking spick and span, just the way they did when you first purchased them. Maintenance companies offer antifouling and all kinds of protection for the exterior of your boat, but what about the other areas? The interiors, the…

A Date With The Mumbai Harbour For Valentine’s Day

The Mumbai Harbour is now much more accessible than you think. This Valentine’s Day get set to explore the harbour with your special someone or get together with those you love the most – your friends and family, on-board a yacht. Book a yacht charter to remember, complete with crew services, food and drinks along…

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…

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…

Boating Destinations To Visit Between Mumbai & Goa!

Explore the west coast from Mumbai to Goa with Marine Solutions and experience beautiful yachting destinations along the Indian coast! Sea fort views, fish thalis and of course some of the state’s best beaches… why fly straight to Goa when the coastal route via a luxury yacht has so much more to offer! Most people…

Add Some Zing To Your Holiday In Goa With Yacht Charters

Aquamarine Yacht Charters & Management Pvt Ltd hereby known as Aquamarine India is a Goa based yacht charter and management firm with branches in Mumbai, Cochin & network spreading across major destinations across the country. Evolved with the sole idea of merging the spirit and essence of vast blue seas with elegance of yachts making…

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…

World’s Largest Beach Clean-Up Transforms Mumbai Beach

The Yacht Week – Boutique Floating Festivals

Floating Restaurants In Mumbai Make A Splash

Seaplane Trials Off Mumbai Coast Completes Phase II

Mumbai Marina In The News