Jet-Skiing
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Beach Sports in Goa
- Beach Volleyball
- Beach Basket Ball
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Other Sports in Goa
- Jet-Skiing
- Super cross Racing
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This is for those who who love speed. Jet-skis with 100-135 hp-powered
engine, are used in Goa rush high-adrenalin thrills. You may easily get
carried away with this pretty uncomplicated machine. That is the reason why
most operators make it mandatory for an instructor to accompany the rider.
If your skills satisfy your instructor, you may also be allowed a solo run.
Where to Jet-Ski
Candolim, Colva, Calangute, Miramar, Utorda, Arossim, Benaulim, Mobor,
Rajbaga
Rates
Charges for the rides between 2, 10 and 15 minutes may cost Rs 400, Rs
1,000 and 1,500 respectively.
Rs 2,500 for a 30-min jet-ski ride at International Grand Resort at
Rajbanga
Knee-and-Wake Boarding
Very similar to water-skiing, knee-boarding has a slot for your knees and
there is to it. It requires less focus on balance than water-skiing and is a
very simpler technique. The skier has one broad board instead o f two narrow
ones on which to maintain balance in wake-boarding.
Where to go
Mobor, Candolim and Rajbanga
Rates
Rs 700-1,200 for 15 minutes
Skills required
You should be at ease with water and well versed in water skiing.
Some Tips
There should always be an observer besides the boat operator.
Banana, Bump & Ringo Rides
Very popular among kids, Banana rides are one of the latest attractions in
water sports in Goa. It is really enthralling to sit on a six-seat
banana-shaped contraception and to be towed by a speedboat rolling and
pitching over undulating sea waves. There are some variations in Ringo or
bump rides. Be prepared for the flip at the very end of the ride because it
adds that bit of extra excitement for beginners. As everybody is in life
jackets, it is pretty safe too.
Where to go for it
Available on all the major beaches
Rates
Rs 200 per head per 15 minute ride, approximately
Skills needed
You should be at ease with water.
Catamaran/Hobie Cat Sailing
A more relaxed sailing activity, Catamaran Sailing is made up of a twin
hull with trampoline in between the hulls and a mast for sailing. It has a
normal seating capacity of accommodating four persons. A trained
professional is required to sail the catamaran for the enjoyment with
safety.
Where to sail
Calangute, Candolim, Dona Paula, Arossim, Utorda, Benaulim,Caolva, Mobor
Rates
Rs 600-1,500 per hour
Skills required
A high level of skill and training
Supercross Racing
A Supercross Championship League featuring RM Suzuki, CR Honda, KX
Kawasaki, YZ Yamaha and KIM 125 cc bikes are being organized in India for
the very first time. This championship began in November 28, 2004 and
continued till May1, 2005. State government funded the championship.
Supercross event is held on a fortnightly basis (every alternate Sunday) in
the very first kind of stadium in the country. The stadium is spread over
25,000 sq m.
Rates
Rs 100 for outside circle/ Rs 300 for inner circle
