Kids Learn to Dinghy Sail at Aquasail Club Mandwa

We will be running private and group Learn to Dinghy Sail sessions for the remainder of the season, the tuition will be customised to meet your needs and can be conducted over a full weekend or multiple short sessions. Please contact Prabhu.tony@aquasailindia.com to enquire about learning to dinghy sail.

Learn to Windsurf at Aquasail Club Mandwa
With our new Starboard Start Windsurf boards and Neilpryde windsurf sails you can now Learn to Windsurf at the Aquasail Beach Centre in Mandwa, Alibaug.
Windsurfing is an exciting sport to learn, after just a few days as a beginner you are ready to progress to the intermediate level, learning skills such as how to plane and use the footstraps. Aquasail’s windsurf equipment is versatile because it is great at the beginner level and also appropriate for progressing to intermediate skills.
Our RYA certified windsurf instructors Doug Bodenham and Shaun Priestley have experience teaching windsurfing in international training centres. They have designed a syllabus based on internationally recognised teaching standards.
We will be running private and group Learn to Windsurf sessions for the remainder of the season, the tuition will be customised to meet your needs and can be conducted over a full weekend or multiple short sessions. Please contact Prabhu.tony@aquasailindia.com to enquire about learning to windsurf.

Republic Day Splash: A fantastic holiday when family and friends Aquasailed together

This republic day Aquasail celebrated at the Aquasail Beach Centre in Mandwa, Alibaug with a fun splash program for all the family. Everyone was in a holiday mood and arrived at Gateway of India in the morning ready to enjoy the day.

The new Hobie Odyssey kayaks and Starboard Start Windsurf boards were a big hit as anticipated. One and all enjoyed the independence of being able to kayak in the easy to handle Odyssey’s without an instructor. The adventurous, enjoyed the thrill of taking the first steps towards learning to windsurf and loved getting wet in the process!

Old favourites such as the Hobie 15 Catamaran and the Beneteau 7.5 Keelboat’s were still popular. Despite the new watersports on offer we could see that Aquasailor’s will always love sailing!

This day really did provide something for everyone. A full day of activity for the energetic and a beautiful, calming base for those wanting to relax with their friends and family, admire the scenery and enjoy great food. As usual one comment we kept hearing was how great it was to simply arrive at Gateway of India with your family knowing that for the rest of the day Aquasail will look after their every need.

Our next splash programme will be held on Sunday 28th February. Make sure to book early so that you don’t miss out.

For information on our next Splash email prabhu.tony@aquasailindia.com

Come visit Aquasail at the IMF ‘Boating Days’ (Boat Show) in Mumbai

Boating Days 2010 organised by the Indian Marine Federation will take place in Mumbai, it will provide a 360° boating experience. The Indian Marine Federation is the National Body that represents the growing boating industry in India. This boat show is recognised by ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) which provides a forum for international boating federations to connect with each other.

The IMF’s objective in organising this boat show is to promote, encourage and protect the interests of ALL individuals, firms and companies engaged in the marine industry. 90% of all yachts in India are located in Mumbai so this is a great place for the growth of the marine industry to start.

On display at the event will be a range of boating products and services. Domestic and international products will be showcased and provide a vibrant platform for the Industry and consumers to connect. There will be representatives from all the industry players so this is an amazing opportunity for anyone who has ever had any interest in boating to find out more.

The event will also comprise a conference that will focus on issues relevant to creating awareness of the benefits that leisure boating, including waterside developments and marinas can bring to the Indian economy.
Aquasail welcomes you to visit our stall at the boat show where we will showcase our products and information on how we are contributing to the growth of boating in India.

To visit this fantastic show and see what’s on offer for sailors in India go to http://www.imfboatingdays.org/

New Windsurfing and Kayaking equipment expands the fleet at Aquasail Club Mandwa

The Aquasail fleet at Aquasail club Mandwa has expanded as we have taken delivery of 6 Starboard windsurf boards, Neilpryde windsurf sails and 5 Hobie kayaks. The Starboard Start windsurf boards are perfect for beginners. Their wide shape means they are easy to balance on. The board has a soft covering so it is comfortable and easy to climb on and off. These boards are great for your first experience of windsurfing but also designed so that as beginners progress to intermediate level they can experience planing in the foot straps on the same board.

We were so impressed by the 2 Hobie Odyssey kayaks we have had since last season that we bought four further Hobie Odyssey’s and one single person kayak for an instructor to use. These kayaks are great for family use as they have space for two adults and a child to enjoy kayaking together.

We have already made good use of our new equipment on our 11th Jan teambuilding program with the sales team for Novartis. They loved racing in the Kayaks and balancing on the windsurf boards. We look forward to using the windsurf equipment for our Learn to Windsurf programme taking place at Mandwa on the weekend of 23rd and 24th January.

To learn more about our new products visit:
http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_odyssey.html
http://www.star-board.com/2010/products/board_start.php

Unique Valentine's Day experience on the water

A romantic and unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is on the water of Mumbai Harbour. It will be a great surprise to your loved one to experience something that they are unlikely to have ever imagined trying before. We can offer experiences to suit whatever you enjoy as a couple. For romance you can watch the spectacular sunset over the Mumbai skyline from the water. For an active day you could join us at Aquasail Club Mandwa for an exciting day full of sailing and trying new experiences. For true luxury, you can book our Beneteau 34.7 sailing yacht for the day or afternoon. To book your Valentine’s Day sailing experience email prabhu.tony@aquasailindia.com

Team Building programs prove a huge success

Learn to Cruise in and around Mumbai Harbour

Shakeel has designed and structured this course based on his understanding of the needs and mindset of the Indian boating enthusiast. It is a comprehensive course covering practical aspects of navigation, passage planning, seamanship and safety. Students will learn the skills to skipper a cruising yacht down the coast. It is a logical step for those who learned to sail with Aquasail to now enhance their sailing experience and knowledge.

Aquasail’s highly experienced and competent  team include Ishak Sayyad, Rahul Kansara, Doug Bodenham and Bryony Hackett-Evans  (RYA certified Yachtmaster). Your comfort, your learning, your safety are all taken care off as you set off on a true life adventure.

Beneteau 34.7 cruising and racing yacht arrives in Mumbai

The Aquasail fleet has grown with the addition of our brand new Beneteau First 34.7 Sailing Yacht. This French made yacht is superb for both Cruising and Racing, comprising a balance of safety, elegance, performance and comfort. This boat is fantastic for cruising in the harbour with family as it is comfortable and safe with plenty of space, but is also very responsive and its racy design makes it exciting to sail in windier conditions.

For cruising the yacht has two comfortable cabins as well as two further places to sleep in the saloon. There is a full kitchen and bathroom on board so you can comfortably spend a night on board.

We have already spent a lot of time onboard the yacht as it is being used for our Learn to Cruise program which is ideal for those who have some sailing experience to develop their sailing further and learn the skills for coastal cruising.

Spending the day onboard the yacht is a great way to enjoy time relaxing with family and friends.

To find out about Learn to Cruise or spending time on board the Beneteau First 34.7 Sailing Yacht email Prabhu.tony@aquasailindia.com

Antares 750-speed combined with comfort

This is the ideal boat for the Mumbai- Mandwa transit.  Its design is great for handling the waves and wind conditions. The covered saloon keeps you dry and comfortable. The boat speed is amazing and it is highly fuel efficient. The sea trials are more than convincing. It is THE BOAT for the discerning user. For true boat lovers the Antares 750 is fantastic for coastal cruising, relaxing, fishing and watersports with family and friends. It  has a covered living area boasting all-round views, space for four to sleep onboard, a toilet and a sunbathing platform outside. Unlike smaller boats, the Antares 750 can be taken further afield and slept on overnight. It is a very versatile boat for family use.

An Aquasail Children's Day : Creating Memories To Remember

Aquasail and Concern India celebrated children’s day in a special way. Thanks to the generosity of many Aquasailers who have always been there for good causes, 43 construction workers children aged 6 to 12 sailed at the Aquasail Sailing Center, Mandwa. They welcomed the New Year with happy memories and new confidence. Many had never been on the sea before ‘ Didi, yeh darya kahan khatam hota hai?’ one asked. We at Aquasail were impressed with the agility and ease with which the kids took to sailing. They were excited by all the new experiences and wanted to try everything to do with sailing. Within minutes, they were confidently steering and controlling the sail.

Even when they weren’t sailing, the children wanted to be in the water. At the end of the day we took home tired but very happy children.Thank you Concern India and Gaver for the wonderful support. We thank all of you who sponsored a child and gave the kids a chance to have a truly once in a lifetime experience. Concern India thanks every one for the funds that will go towards the education of street children

International community sails at Aquasail club Mandwa

Aquasail was privileged to be part of the ISCA muster 2009 hosted by the Mumbai Sea Cadet Corps. Representatives from 14 countries gathered in Mumbai. Aquasail themed our event ‘Knotting Together’ to reflect the connections made between people and nations. Many of the Aquasail team including Shakeel and lots of volunteers spent their key sailing years at the sea cadet corps.

Aquasail gave the cadets a chance to experience a more relaxed, fun side of sailing. They loved the warm water, taking every chance to get wet with many capsize drills!

Off the water was also a lot of fun with a guitarist and fun quizzes. We celebrated the mix of nationalities by asking the cadets to form the most diverse group possible. The delegates enjoyed exchanging ideas in an informal setting.

Aquasail thanks ISCA, particularly Commodore Ahuja for inviting us to be part of a wonderful day which meant a great deal to Aquasail.

Teamwork on the water, teamwork off the water!

Our ‘SEE Power’ corporate event with Genesys was a great success. Our challenge was to improve teamwork and make sailing enjoyable. Within two hours the four teams had not only learnt to sail but were racing and showing their competitive streak. This success on the water shows that our Beneteau 7.5’s are perfect for a first sail. It is a credit to our Skippers that in a short time they are able to teach so much.

To meet our HR objective, the Aquasail team introduced a surprise change before each race. To succeed on the racecourse the team had to adjust to the change while maintaining a high level of teamwork.

The debrief proved just how successful this Sailience event was. Even the most nervous sailor was excited about their achievement! Shakeel drew many inspirational parallels between his international sailing experience and life in the corporate world. The Genesys team took away valuable lessons about how a team must work together to succeed in reaching their common goal.