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Windsurfing

Windsurfing in India can be enjoyed on the waves of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.  Windsurfing is a type of surface water sport which is a combination of surfing and sailing. It consists of a board which is 2-4 m long powered by the orthogonal effect of the wind on a sail. The rig is connected to the board by a free-rotating joint and comprises of a mast, sail and wishbone boom. Windsurfing is considered to be a version of a sailboat. Windsurfers can perform jumps, inverted loops, spinning maneuvers and  other freestyle moves that cannot be done by any sailboat. A person needs to have windsurfing accessories to go ahead and  surf. India? coastline of up to 75000 kms is a destination for water sport lovers like windsurfing, scuba-diving, swimming etc. India has beautiful beaches all along the western coastal line. Windsurfing accessories is available at all places surfing destinations.

Windsurfing in India can be experienced on the waves of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Windsurfing adventure have become so popular in India that all good seaside resorts offer it as part of their fare.  The best of Windsurfing adventure can be undertaken around lagoons of Lakshwadeep. Windsurfing adventure in Goa is most enjoyable because of its never ending stretch of beaches. Windsurfing adventure can also be enjoyable in Pune because of a number of picturesque lakes like Pawna, Panshet, Muslhi and Khadakyasla. Windsurfing in India? crystal clear water of lakes is a unique experience.  Sunblock with SPF 30 or higher gives maximum sun protection, eye wear, footwear, wetsuit, personal flotation device is like a life jacket and helmet are some of the important windsurfing accessories required in India. The cost of windsurfing as charged by the operators is Rs. 500 an hour.

Windsurfing Tips:

1Don? sail alone.

2Avoid offshore winds.

3Check all the windsurfing accessories before launching into the water. Check fins, deck plates, rig and down haul and out haul ropes.

4Stay within your proven capabilities.

5Carry safety equipments like helmet, flare and personal floatation device along with.

Windsurfing in India can be undertaken in the states of Goa, Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal. 

Windsurfing Seasons

For Windsurfing season the best seaons is from November to April. At this time the climate is neither hot nor humid.

Nearby tourist places while going for Windsurfing adventure are:

Panaji

Old Goa

Marqao

Ponda

Mapusa

Vasco da Gama

Canacona

Few Sight seeing places to enjoy with Windsurfing adventure are:

Angoda Beach

Arambol Beach

Baga Beach

Se Cathedral

St. Anne Church

Five Star Hotels Offering Windsurfing adventure are:

Fort Aguada Beach Resort 
Park Hyatt Resort 
Taj Exotica
Majorda Beach Resort
Goa Marriott Resort

Leela Palace
Cidade De Goa
Inter Continental The Grand Resort
Radisson White Sand Resort
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort
Taj Holiday Village

Budget Hotels Offering Windsurfing adventure are:

Angels Resort

Bollywood Sea Queen

Captain's Lobo Hideaway

Colonia Santa Maria

The Tariff rates for hotels offering Windsurfing adventure varies between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 8000.