Boating Regions: India Quenches the Mariner’s Thirst

The water sport of sailing is like an idyllic cruise where you can play with the winds, cross seas and get to know nature in a better way. The adventure of boating and sailing has ample scope on the seas of the Indian sub continent. If you have a fantasy of sailing on translucent waters, encompassing isolated islands, then India makes a perfect destination to quench the thirst of a sailing enthusiast.
Sailing also provides an experience to get to know the culture and traditions of the people living near the seacoast. Summer months are the ideal time to try out sailing and as India is endowed with a tropical climate, the Indian tropical summer becomes the best time to go on a boating and sailing expedition.

Sailing and Boating Regions in India

India has some of the foremost backcountry watercourses, extending up to 16,000 km. Sailing has an edge over other water sports, as not much skill is required to sail a boat and can be accessed at a very reasonable price - a most thrilling sport for your entire family. The golden sandy beaches along the coastline of India and the lakes in the northern region offer excellent facilities for water sports. Kovalam in Kerala and Goa offer sailing adventures throughout the year. There are numerous beach resorts and water sports clubs in Goa that offers training in all kinds of water sports.


Sailing in Mumbai

The western state of Maharashtra extends along the coastal line of the Arabian Sea, with the districts of Mumbai, Raigarh and Ratnagiri offering easy access to the sea and ideal location for boating. The water sports center of Mumbai facilitates all kind of water sports, like Boat sailing, Para-sailing, Water Skiing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Jet boats, Wind Surfing and Rowing.

Sailing in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
The state of Tamil Nadu facilitates many water sport activities at the Tarsha Sports Complex along with sailing and boating venture like - Double Tube rides, Banana Boat Rides, Speed Boat Rides, Paddle Boat Ride and Para-sailing.
Kerala offers some of the most awe-inspiring backwater cruise, drive past the remote villages indulging in the making of coir products or taking up a journey for fish catching. Alappuzha (Alleppey) in Kerala is famous for its backwater charms and the world famous, 'Nehru Trophy Boat Race' held every year which is a great source of attraction among its visitors.

Sailing in Andaman / Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands

The Andaman / Nicobar Islands have been on every sailor's wished itinerary. Boat sailing, exploring of the seashores and spear fishing are some of the other water sport options, where these islands become an outstanding opportunity. Lakshdweep Islands have also got an edge over water sports activities. Water sport institutes with tourist huts is functional at Kadmat and Kavaratti Islands. The institute provides facilities for Scuba Diving, Sailing, Snorkeling. The southernmost isle of the Lakshadweep group, Minicoy has a grand bay that is ideal for sailing, Kalpeni Island also has seas suitable for sailing.

IncredibleIndia Week To Conclude With A Yacht Party - Mumbai

The Indian tourism industry is the latest who seems to have been bitten by the yacht bug.the Indian tourism industry which holds an IncredibleIndia week which is held for promoting tourism in India in this case Mumbai, this time they have chosen the Indian seas as an apt location to conclude the week long IncredibleIndia activity with a concluding yacht party on the Gateway of India - Mumbai.

The party will be held on the 1st Feb. 2008. India tourism - Mumbai in partnership with TAAI-Western Region & "Associations from different segments of the tourism industry like TAAI, IATO, Hotels Association of India (HAI) and others will be hosting the yacht party at Gateway of India – Mumbai.

20 yachts will be rented out for this occasion by the above associations. Although there is no confirmation on who will be attending the party, but one can assume celebrities, industrialists & senior Govt officials present at the event.

I think it’s a very big step for the yachting and sailing industry in India as I personally feel that the tourism industry is also starting to recognize the Indian waters as a great tourist destination for Indians as well as foreigners. It’s good to see the yacht culture in India getting its due recognition by Govt authorities and we do hope to see many more such events in the future.