| Best
Tours in Goa is a website for all kinds of Tours in Goa, which include Car
Tours, Walking Tours,, Sightseeing Tours, Customised Tours, Boat Tours,
Scuba Diving Tours, Fishing Tours, Nature walks , Heritage walks, Cycle
Tours, Spiritual Tours, etc. Best Tours in Goa will give you a complete
feel about Goa. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
| Water-skiing
in Goa: |
|
| For those who love to feel the ocean waves splashing
across their face while rushing through water, the water skiing
sport is just the right option for you. In Goa, you can experience
a sense of adventure and thrill by trying out the water skiing
sport. Water-skiing is not only a perfect relaxation beach holiday
activity on the beach sites of India, but also a suitable adventure
sport on the seacoast. The best beaches suitable for water-skiing
are located in Goa. Numerous beach resorts and hotels in Goa
are well-equipped enough to provide all the facilities needed
for the water-skiing. There is a difference between
water skiing and surfing on the waves. While the latter requires
only a surfboard and the hands are free, the former requires
a speed boat and the skier must firmly grip the towrope. In
water skiing, a strong rope is tied to the boat and the skier
is asked to have grip on the other end while balancing on
the ski. As the boat gains speed, you must tightly hold the
rope and balance on the skies while slightly moving your body
left and right according to the waves. Having strong legs
is a bonus. This new adventure sports in India is a more thrilling
than snow skiing. The reason is that there is no snow or mountainous
slopes. You glide on water instead. In addition to it, you
need to be good swimmer because you may have to let go off
the tow-rope attached to the boat. Being stiff, in fact, doesn't
help at all here. You should practice bending your knees slightly
and maintaining them parallel to each other. Water-Skiing
is a major tourist attraction in Goa.
All one who enjoy gliding through waves, would find splashing
through the watery depths. Surfing and water-skiing are quite
similar to each other but the major difference is that your
hands are not free in water-skiing. Secondly, surfing can
take place in the high tides of the ocean, water-skiing is
not limited to sea only, it can be done in the lakes also.
|
| |
Ensure that there is another observer on the
boat besides the operator. If waters are rough, you should avoid
skiing. Choppy seas prevent the boat from maintaining a steady
course and speed. It's best if you go over the hand signals
with the operator to avoid miscommunication and confusion.
Water-skiing, in fact, is a good exercise to your body. It strengthens
your muscles of arms and legs. So you should always be cautious,
if it is for the first time for you. It will be quite tiresome
for you. The best way to get trained in water-skiing is to try
it on a dry land. You can also get through with the balancing
act on the water. |
| |
| Calangute, Candolim, Arossim, Mobor, Utorda,
Bogmallo |
| |
| Rs 400-1,200 (depends upon length of ride and
operator) |
| |
| Physical stamina, comfort with water |
| |
| October to April |
| |
| Beach resorts and hotels have good facilities
of water skiing and high class speed boats. In case you are
not able to hold on while the boat gains speed, you can always
signal them to slow down and just let go of the rope. Beginners
may tire soon due to high speeds but you can always tell them
not to speed up much. Happy Skiing! |
| |
|
|
 |
