Water Skiing In India

Water skiing, along with being towed on a tube, kneeboard or other similar devices, is very popular with boaters. These activities are both fun and challenging. But one has to be familiar with the area. Be aware of any hazards such as shallow water or objects such as rocks or bridge pilings in the water. Water skiing in India is a very family-oriented activity and is not restricted to sea only; it can be done in lakes too.

Tips For Water-skiing In India
Water-skiing is an exciting and challenging sport. However, like all "fast-action" sports that are fun, it does possess an element of risk. Many skiers and boaters are not aware of the potential hazards of water-skiing and as a result, are hurt or even killed pursuing this recreational sport. Attention to hazards in the area where you are skiing is especially critical due to the ever growing number of boats out on the water.

The Ski Area
The size of the water area in which you intend to ski determines the number of boats and skiers that can operate within it at the same time. A minimum depth of five to six feet of obstacle-free water is suggested for safe skiing to keep the skis from dragging bottom during starts and allow for a margin of safety against hitting bottom or submerged obstacles during a fall.

Weather
As a rule, avoid skiing when the water is rough due to high winds. Choppy water demands a greater skill level and causes the skier to fatigue more quickly, often because the tow boat cannot maintain a constant speed.

Always have an observer in the boat and never ski after dark. It is hazardous and illegal. Any boat traveling fast enough to tow a skier is traveling too fast to navigate safely at night.

Sites For Water Skiing In India
Asan Barrage
One of the the best site for water skiing in India is the Asan Barrage Water Sports Resort. This place has got plenty of options for trying out besides water skiing such as Sailing, Boating, Rowing, Water Skating, Kayaking and Canoeing. Water skiing courses are also available at the Asan Barrage for water sports enthusiasts and training is given by well qualified instructors.

Dal & Nagin Lake
Situated just 32-km from Srinagar, the facility for water skiing is available at the lake sites of Dal Lake. This site has has privately owned 'bathing boats' which hire out motor launches, water-skis and trained instructors. Also worth checking out is the Nagin Lake site, which is much more popular among water sports lovers for its cleaner waters. A government run Institute of Water Sports is also situated at this lake site with trained instructors.

Manasbal Lake
Another good water skiing adventure option is Manasbal Lake, with a mirror like shine on its surface becomes an attractive water sports resort, approachable from Srinagar by road. In Kashmir from May to the end of August, that's covering the whole summer season; water of the lakes remains pleasant for water sports. If someone wants a night stay over there then the tourist's huts and bungalows are also available on all the above lake resorts.

Goa
Water skiing adventure on the beach sites of India not only makes a perfect relaxation beach holiday activity, but an ideal adventure sport that can be done on the seacoast. Among the best beach haunts for water skiing the best ones are situates at Goa, where various beach resorts and hotels offer well-equipped and up to date facilities that are required for water skiing adventure. Besides surfing this is one sport that is catching the interest of beach lovers a lot and with the high safety standards and low risk factor people are more drawn towards this water sport.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Beside the beach sites of the Indian mainland, there are the beaches of the India's tropical islands too, especially Andaman & Nicobar where Water Sport Complex at Diglipur and Island Water Sports Club at Port Blair, offer Water Scooters, Speedboats, Jet Skies, Tube Ride, Wake Board Ride, Knee Board Ride, etc. and is functioned under the Directorate of tourism. So, if you lure for a thrilling experience on water then this sport is meant just for you.

Water Skiing Places in India
» Asan Barrage Water Sports Resort
» Calangute Beach, Goa
» Dona Paula Beach, Goa
» Cavelossim Beach, Goa
» Condolim Beach, Goa
» Bogmalo Beach, Goa
» Sinquerim Beach, Goa