Saturday, February 2, 2008

Water Sports

Parasailing in Goa
A prominent name among various water sports in Goa, parasailing is all about fun and frolic. Parasailing that involves a parachute attached to a motor vehicle that is usually a motorboat. The parachute goes up in the air as the motor boat starts moving and the person tied to the parachute just need to take a step or two forward before sailing in the air. The popular water sport in Goa that needs just a little basic training before you actually start flying in the sky has become enormously famous among the tourists coming to Goa for the fun attached to it.


Water Skiing
Water skiing is a slightly new adventure sport in the Indian scenario. Literally, water skiing is skiing over water. However, water skiing is a lot more thrilling than snow skiing. The thrill comes from the fact that every time the skier feels he has accomplished something, the drive to learn more and experience more attracts him. It's exciting and it's addictive.

This sport requires practice, be prepared to tumble few times before you are ready for the final adventure. Strong legs and back muscles are pre requisite for water skiing. But it's the operators who train you before you get on, unless they are assured, you will not get a chance. You can water ski at Candolim, Calangute, Arossim, Utorda and Mobor and Rajbaga.

Jet-skiing
Jet Skiing is the ultimate water sport for speed lovers. Jet skiing is one of the most thrilling water sports activities. 100-135hp powered jet skis in Goa are sure to set you pulsating. The machine is also very simple to use but still the operators usually send instructor along lest you should get carried away with the fun. Usually the pre-defined area for jet-skiing is within operator's sight. Some beaches where you can pursue this jet skiingis:
· Colva
· Candolim
· Calangute
· Miramar
· Arossim
· Utorda
· Benaulim
· Mobor
· Rajbaga

Scuba-diving and Snorkelling
SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) Diving is a popular recreational, underwater activity made possible by providing breathing gas, usually air. The equipment used is either an ‘open circuit’ Aqualung or a ‘closed circuit’ Re-breather in which exhaled gas is recycled. All you need to enjoy scuba diving and snorkelling is good physical and mental health. And you don't need to be an expert swimmer to take a plunge in the blue waters. Yes, basic swimming skills are necessary. The equipments you need for scuba diving are facemask, snorkel, fins, dive tank and buoyancy jacket.

Though Goa does not boast of a great coral reef but it has enough to keep you hooked while you are there under the water. While snorkelling is for kids and families. Scuba diving is all about exploring a new world under turquoise blue waters and taking back a wonderful experience.Goa provides an excellent opportunity for scuba diving and snorkelling.

Windsurfing
Windsurfing (also called board sailing)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.

The Dona Paula beach is considered ideal for the beginners, because the water here is lake - like both for the prevailing wind and the sea. For beginners best time to surf is in the mornings, when the wind is calm and the experienced can surf in the afternoon.
Bogmalo, Miramar, Calangute, Arossim, Utorda, Benaulim, Vagator, and Baga are the beaches where you can windsurf but if you are learning then head for Dauna Paula bay.

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