Water Sports
in Goa
Blessed with rivers, backwaters and a long coastline, Goa is ideally located
for water sport activities like sailing, para sailing, wind surfing, etc.
Skim the waves. Surf the seas. Float across the skies. The fabulous golden Goan
coast is sprinkled with water sports excitements from windsurfing to paragliding.
John Lucas, an Englishman, who first came to Goa in the early 70s like thousands
of other westerners on a spiritual journey, found his heaven here in Goa.
Being a keen windsurfer, the next time he came back to Goa, he had with him,
his board and rig. And the trend for water sports in Goa was set.
Today there are a number of water based sports and activities available in Goa.
The best season for enjoying water sports in Goa is from October to May when
the skies here are cloudless and blue, and the waters fairly placid.
Water Skiing in Goa
For
the speed-lovers Goa offers the thrills of venturing into the sea on speedboats.
The high-class speedboats which are available in some places, can achieve speeds
of up to 30-40 miles an hour.
These crafts, which can carry between six to eight people, are available at
the Cidade de Goa, Bogmallo Beach Resort, and Taj Hotels. They can be conveniently
used for sightseeing as well as water-skiing. Even if Goa isn't having any magnificent
coral reefs, still it boasts with a variety of fascinating marine life.
Windsurfing
in Goa
Windsurfing
is a unique blend of surfing and sailing, which requires the surfer to adjust
his strength and balance to the changing patterns of wind and water. To the
expert who has honed himself in all these nuances, windsurfing can indeed
be an exhilarating experience.
Windsurfing trainers and experts alike claim Dona Paula bay to be the ideal
location for the beginners. The prevailing winds and the calm sea, ensure
almost lake-like conditions. The morning breeze is light and steady —
just right for learners; while stronger winds that set in during the afternoons
offer a perfect challenge for the more experienced.
Parasailing
in Goa
High fliers amongst the speed lovers can opt for parasailing. Both the Taj
and Bogmallo Resort hotels provide the necessary equipment for this enthralling
sport.
There’s a rope about 300 feet long attached to the parasail harness at
one end and to the speedboat at the other.
When the boat speeds off on the water, the parasailor just takes one or two
steps and he is lifted into the air, the parasail lifting behind him.
