| Goa and Kochin have the finisest cruzing waters in | | | | interaction. If one looks at other nations around |
| India. But where should the first real marina be | | | | the planet one sees many examples of the |
| constructed is the question everyones asking. | | | | importance of the yachting sector in terms of job |
| While Mumbai is the current nucleus of boating in | | | | creation, recreation and sportsmanship, tourism, |
| India, the coastline between Mumbai and Goa is | | | | and youth training. Yachting is a beneficial, |
| quite splendid too and should be explored for | | | | non-polluting, and economically constructive |
| marina developments. As the number of boats | | | | pastime. The whole point of a marina is that it can |
| start to increase in the Mumbai Harbor, boat | | | | provide dependable berthing 365 days a year. It |
| owners are seeking for alternate locations to park | | | | may be unsafe to go out boating for the duration |
| their luxury yachts. These are the boat owners | | | | of the monsoon but the fundamental point is that |
| from the interiors of India! Yes, the wealthy from | | | | the yachts remain out of harm's way inside a |
| the prosperous cities of interior India are indulging | | | | marina. Marinas are the infrastructure of the |
| in boating as a new lifestyle trend in recreation. | | | | yachting industry, providing a secure and |
| They seem fascinated by the ocean and their | | | | well-situated place to keep and maintain your boat. |
| first choice for a seaside holiday is none other | | | | To keep this dazzling trend of yachting alive the |
| than Goa! Of course they frequent Mumbai for | | | | main role of Government must be to facilitate |
| business but having a yacht in Goa makes more | | | | marina development. The numerous vacationers |
| sense as Indians are family oriented and a family | | | | who vacation in Goa every year are familiar with |
| vacation is almost an annual tradition. Many even | | | | sailing as it is a popular sport enjoyed all over the |
| have their holiday houses in Goa. Theres no | | | | world. The increasing number of yachts has also |
| better way to spend quality time with friends | | | | given rise to charters of luxury yachts. Indians |
| & family than on an delightful sailboat or a | | | | are becoming curious by the day and their |
| luxury yacht. | | | | knowledge & interest in boating is definitely |
| Eng Simon Arrol - Marina Consultant, remarks, Full | | | | seen to be growing. If the Government |
| service marinas and boatyards are critical to | | | | understands how significant yachting could be for |
| develop boating. It gives you the base for all the | | | | its tourism sector, Goa can become the boating |
| activities and businesses, and a center for social | | | | destination of India. |