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