1) Established since 2007, now in its fourth year, the Mumbai International Boat Show has been enjoying phenomenal success year-on-year and is today seen as being on par with annual calendar boat shows the world over.
2) Designated as the only third ‘official’ calendar event in Mumbai, after the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and The Times of India Mumbai Festival.
3) Supported by:
• Government of Maharashtra
• Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)
•  Indian Navy
• Mumbai Port Trust
•  Yachting Association of India
• FICCI
•  Indian Trade Promotion Organization
•  Indian Coast Guard
4) Organized by: An independent company; Mumbai …

A new hobby has caught Katrina Kaif’s fancy — yacht sailing. The actress, who is a big fan of water sports, wants to learn this sport professionally. A source said, “Sailing as a sports activity has always fascinated Katrina. She always wanted to take lessons to master the art. There are several courses offered in the UK and Kats wants to give it a shot.”
Kats has even discussed this with her brother, who also enjoys water sports. “In fact the two may take up this sailing course together,” added the …

The 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), the Middle East’s first and only show exclusively for yachts over 25 metres long, is going all out to woo Saudi Arabian visitors to the exhibition, which runs at Abu Dhabi’s prestigious Yas Marina from February 25-27.
The show organisers say visitors from the Kingdom are among the most sought-after by exhibitors and represented one of the largest markets for last year’s highly successful ADYS launch edition.
“Saudi Arabian yacht buyers and charterers rank high on the prospect list of many of the show’s international …

The much awaited industry led IMF “Boating days” boat show which is  scheduled to be held from 29-31 January 2010 is currently facing some choppy waters. Almost 10 days away, the event which was scheduled to be held at the Cooperage grounds in Mumbai is now facing some government intervention restricting the much anticipated event from being held in what would ideally be the perfect venue for any boat show.

Inspite of the necessary permissions in place, the collector of Mumbai has addressed the use of the ground as a cause of concern as …