Local News: Customs duty reduction
SPEND INDIA, SPEND! Purchasing boats has never been this easy and affordable. Over 60 years after independence, India is spending. The recent 10% reduction in Customs Duty is a good reason to buy that Dreamboat. Ever since the import of leisure crafts have come under the Open General Licence system, the much-dreaded Customs Duty has […]
2nd Lead story: Sailing School – SAIL HEAD ON!
This is a message to fitness freaks, lifestyle buffs and marine enthusiasts: rig up your sails and head out. The winds are up and our sailing school has opened. West Coast Marine’s Sailing School is offering an action-packed energy spender while leaving the larger chunk of money right where it belongs – in your back […]
Local Event: Mumbai Harbour Opening Day Regatta
Ready to set the seas ablaze with the colours of the season, all those who had been waiting to wet their feet finally set sailed. The Mumbai Harbour season opening regatta beckoned all sailors of all shapes and sizes to satiate their hunger for the sea. Every sailing club in Bombay was out on the waters […]
International News: Demand for Super Yachts on the Rise!
MONEY AHOY MATES! Demand for the world’s largest, most expensive yachts is on the rise – have the dark clouds of recession finally cleared? Amid the global recession, the worldwide market for luxury goods has plunged over the last one year – expected to shrink 10 percent for 2009, according to global business consultants Bain […]
Product Review: MASTERVOLT : Energy supply that you can trust
Storage batteries, generators, charging units, transformers, display panels, wiring and fully integrated systems; the extensive Mastervolt range always offers a solution for any on-board energy problem. From 12, 24 and 220/230 volts to the American 120 volts. The Cannes Boat Show ’09 ended on a positive note for Mastervolt. Industry professionals were satisfied and reassured […]
The MONSOON REGATTA, Hyderabad 2009 : A Scorching Success
Every year with the advent of the monsoons, the gentle ripples on the Hussain Sagar lake make way for larger waves and forceful winds, transforming the waters into a paradise for Sailing. The Hussain Sagar Lake was witness to a lot of sailing action over the week between 12th to 16th August, 2009… Sailors from […]
TECH TIME-OUT: 2-Stroke Versus 4-Stroke
2-Stroke Versus 4-Stroke:- And The Winner Is… The perennial question beckons again… the decision to purchase an outboard engine is getting more selective as technology improves. As of now the majority of consumers are faced with several options when deciding upon what kind of outboards will best suite them. Below is a summary of the […]
SEA-WORTHY: Gill Eyewear Retainers
Something essential, trendy and something one should not give a miss are the hot Gill Eyewear Retainers… With technology that keeps them odor-free even with endless hours of sweating…these retainers are available in fluorescent yellow and black colors. A design that makes them look hot with all kinds of eyewear, these are a must for […]
THE NEW AND IMPROVED www.westcoastmarine.co.in
Your wish is our command…but before you’d wish it, we have improved our website to give you all a better idea of what’s coming our way. Since 1994, we have established ourselves in multiple verticals that are core to strengthen and enhance the yachting lifestyle in India. You get all information from the kind of […]
SAILOR SPEAK – WHY SAILING?
The Smooth Sailor section of our newsletter aims of giving more people the right idea about the wholesome activity of sailing. This ever-popular sport has grown rapidly over the years and become an integral lifestyle to many natives worldwide. In India, we are moving ahead at a pace which is definitely encouraging with our quality […]
Monsoon Regatta – Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad 2009
From the desk of Suheim Sheikh, Event Director: Every year with the advent of the monsoons the gentle ripples on the Hussain Sagar lake make way for larger waves and forceful winds, transforming the waters into a paradise for Sailing. This year 2009 ,for the first time in the twin cities ,we will witness a […]
INTERNATIONAL YACHT PAINT SEMINAR 2009, MUMBAI
West Coast Marine Yacht Services is proud to present in its second year running the International Yacht Seminar conducted by Mr. Alan Koh, Sr. Project Manager, International Yacht Paint, Singapore. Held on the 24th of July at the Royal Bombay Yacht Club, the seminar’s focus was on some core topics about paints and paint application. […]