Hi…any options for water sports in Goa…
We are going to Goa for a week on xmas….looking for water sports in Goa….
any ideas, suggestions
Jon Dunnakey
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Adventure water Sports In Goa
Beaches where they are organised in peak season : Calangute, Sinquerim, Colva, Miramar, Dona Paula
Adventure Sports : Water Scootering, Para Sailing, Wind Surfing, Water Skiing
Championships Held : SuperCross Championship, JK Tyre Karting Championship,
Adventure Sports In Goa :
Goa is a paradise for the lovers of Adventure and fun.
The beaches, parties, music and dance offer a never-ending excitement to the visitor. Goa offers an extremely good climate and excellent facilities for water sports in India.
Going by the interests of visitors who come to Goa from different parts of the globe, water sports provide an exciting way to relax and unwind. The best part is the pleasant weather at a time when the rest of the world in freezing cold. There are water sports institutes which conduct organised activities in almost all the beaches of Goa, they even offer training and help to amatures. All the required equioment is available on rent for all kinds of water sports. Most of these institutes follow international Safety guidelines to keep risk minimal and in control.
Major Adventure Sports in Goa:
Water Surfing
Surfing on the a surf board has been a hot favorite amongst the lovers of water sports. In Goa, surfing is a major attractions for the tourists. Calangute beach, Colva beach, Pololem beach, Vagator beach, Baga beach, Dona Puala beach, Miramar beach and Bogmalo beach are considered idyllic spots for surfing under the brilliant sun. Blue and tranquil, these beach destinations have come as most favored choice in aqua sports fun.
Windsurfing
Struggling against the pace of wind and water, while moving against them at 30 to 40 mph, can give a tough time to anyone. Windsurfing is one such sport, where the real mental as well as physical strength is required to excel. Beaches of Goa have the facility to conduct a session for the visitor.
Some of the beaches which are famous for wind surfing in Goa : Anjuna beach, Baga beach and Donapuala beach.
Parasailing
Parasailing can give a high to anyone by a mere thought of it. Parasailing is also called Parascending. In this sport, a parachute is tied to the speed boats. Boats are released in water and the parachute holder starts flying in air. The sight of blue sky around and blue water below is the real essence of this sport. Beaches like Anjuna beach, Baga beach, Condolim beach, Majorda beach, Dona Paula beach offer parasailing options to the adventure lovers.
Speed boats
Speed is a very common passion amongst the adventure lovers. Imagine cruising at more than 50Mph in the blue sea water and tearing apart the waves of sea to make your way in unending sea. Speed boats are very common in Goa and are very easily available on the beaches.There are both options of well guided tour wherein someone drives for you or you can even drive yourself alone to counter the nasty waves.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is also fastly gaining popularity. Underwater visibility in the more tranquil of Goa’s bays and lagoons ranges from five to 10 meters. Attractive coral heads, lobsters, bright colored fish, and other marine life can be conveniently explored in these shallow waters. Scuba Diving and snorkeling are options that can be easily explored.
General Facilities
Most of the beaches have excellent facilities for water sports. Many of the important beaches have training
institutes for the beginers. They provide with all the required gears and equipments. Alternatively, equipments are also available in many good hotels. Safety measures must be followed to keep undesired incidence within control.
Raghav