AASHIM’S CORNER – ‘The Pleasure in Boating is Here to Stay…’
With more boat options to use, new associations opening in the region, and increasing number of people on-the-waters either in our Boating Force or chartering yachts…the pleasure in boating in India has come about and is here to stay. Lately, charter enquiries have changed from the usual ‘go to Mandwa and come back’ to ‘spend […]
MAKING WAVES: The 1st ORYX Glides Into India!
The New Year witnesses a new entrant to our ever-expanding harbor with the Oryx 36 Sports Cruiser being sold in Mumbai. Amongst the many first that are attributed to West Coast Marine Yacht Services, this one would be special as the Oryx range of Yachts and Sports Cruisers have been making waves all over the […]
BRAVO! Indian Disabled Sailor Sets A Record…
In a first for India, Salil Chaturvedi, a paraplegic, set sail from Mumbai to Goa, covering a distance of approximately 240 nautical miles over eight days.‘The Freedom Sail’ sailed-off from Mumbai on November 24, 2009 and arrived in Panjim, Goa, on December 2, 2009, on the eve of the World Disability Day. Salil Chaturvedi, along […]
LET’S GET NAUTI-CAL: Boat Shows in India Breaking Barriers
India’s pleasure-boating industry’s need of the hour is AWARENESS…effective platforms that allow the classes and the masses to know that we (the pleasure-boating industry) are present in India are most essential. Over the years, many attempts for an effective and ground-breaking boat show have been witnessed. And over time, the number, size and class of […]
WHAT’S REALLY NEW: Viking Yachts And Fixtech Walk Right In!
In our efforts to ensure that we offer best value to the pleasure-boating industry of India, we ensure that we associate with only the best of the world…No one needs an introduction to the world-renowned VIKING YACHTS – family owned and operated, it has been honing its craft for more than 45 years. While some […]
EXCITING PRODUCT LAUNCH: Silver Craft BLACK Limited Edition LAUNCHED…And Already 1 Sold Too!
Yachts and power-boats look very tempting in their Ivory White glory…but once in a while you should dare to go BLACK! Silver Craft – India’s most loved brand of boats – launched the limited BLACK edition of their best-selling 31SF model. When the owner asked how his new boat could be made personal and unique […]
BOATING FOR ALL: Open Your World To The Waters
Come…Open Your World to the Waters…Join the Boating FORCE !With the encouraging interest generated by the West Coast Marine Sailing School, we always were put to wonder – ‘What’s Next?! What are people in our island city looking for?!’ The West Coast Marine Boating Force is being launched with the objective of getting more and […]
BEST TECH : WCMYS’ Team Scores With Yamaha
Being a core-service and management company – it has always been WCMYS’ endeavor to be a step ahead in terms of Human Resources Planning and Training.This year, 12 of our team members underwent the MMB Masters Examination and passed with flying colors.Team Members who gave the examination and passed:1. Yousuf2. Akhlakh3. Kamlakar4. Munil5. Anil6. Dinesh7. […]
AASHIM’S CORNER : Let’s Look Forward To A Positive Summer
With the economic recovery well on its way, the outlook for the leisure boating industry is looking up. Around the corner is the IMF Boating Days ’10. With an on-water venue off the Gateway of India, and on-ground display in south Mumbai – the IMF Boating Days is a fabulous platform to take the pleasure-boating […]
Main lead story: MIMR – ANCHORS AWEIGH!!!
An event filled with action, excitement and adventure, India’s third International Match Race, ISS Mumbai International Match Race `09, has concluded. And to add three feathers in India’s cap, the winner was an Indian team; the runner-up another Indian team; and chasing an international team for the bronze was yet another Indian team. Arjuna Awardee […]
Company News: Launch of Zhik
ZHIK HAS ARRIVED! The correct gear makes all the difference – you can now get Zhik in India. Experience the benefits of Zhik’s unique materials and design and.feel the difference through Zhik’s hybrid technology. Zhik clothing made in a composite of materials is designed for the unique conditions of summer sailing. Zhik products provide durability […]
Aashim’s corner: Season time – It’s finally here
For all of us water-lovers the monsoons are always a dampener. Being out on the water is simply a time that heals the soul – a bare necessity for us Mumbaikars. And with the opening of the new season comes new issues; let me take this moment to share some experiences on some of these […]