Sailing is a sought after recreational activity & sport in many parts of the world. Parents encourage kids to take up sailing at an early age… as early as 8years of age. It’s a fun way for parents to spend quality time with kids as their participation too makes a big difference. Meet Natasha Contractor – she resides in New Zealand and describes how it all works out in the land of the Kiwis!
Natasha has been sailing since 2007. She describes the sport as something ‘unusual’. To quote her: “you …

The YAI Council has unanimously approved publication of the agenda and decisions of the council meets amongst the yachting fraternity. Welcoming the members to the first meeting of the new council of the YAI at New Delhi on 16 December 2008, the President spoke of his vision of a transparent and more accountable federation, which would be able to deliver its goals at the same time meet the aspirations of the sailing community in India.
YAI Gets New Vice President –
Consequent to resignation of Lt General RR Goswami, …

The great and the good of the motorboating world gathered at the Waldorf Hilton in London to discover just who had triumphed in the Motor Boat of the Year Awards.
The glittering annual awards celebrate the best of boating, and are open to all new boats on the market today – and not just new launches. Every boat on the shortlist had been tested by a journalist from MBM or its sister title Motor Boat & Yachting prior to November 2008.
So without further ado, here are 2009’s big winners by …

In the yachting world, 2008 was the best of years … and the worst of years. It started with a bang, with the launch of two exciting reverse bow designs, A and Predator. Following on in the spring came the superb 133m Al Mirqab (theoretical successor to Dr. Vijay Mallya’s Indian Empress), one of the largest yachts ever built.
Smaller production-series yacht builders continued their expansion into the higher-end segment, with 35 and 50 metre models. They competed with the larger traditionally one-off yacht builders, many of whom are also now …

In 1963 Liveras immigrated with his family to the Kensington district of London, where he took a job selling pastries and driving a delivery truck at the Fleur de Lys bakery. He bought the company five years later, built it to one of the the largest frozen cake manufacturers in Europe, then sold it to Express Dairies in 1985. He spent his gain on yachts, among other things, starting Liveras Yachts, a company based in Monte Carlo that owns and rents boats for private charter.

In 1992 Liveras and his son …

Its that time of the week again. The weekend is here and we at Giira Yachts have packed our bags and are ready to set sail.
As a weekend gift we would like to leave you will all the articles covered in the past week in case you may have missed out on any of them.
So here it goes…
10th Nov-
Shadow Yacht – Introducing The Fabulous ‘Allure’ -
Every Giga yacht owners dream. A must read for those who thought that just ‘A’ yacht enough.
11th Nov –
Fitness, Brains & Guts …

Mumbai is an island… imagine the opportunities for water related sports & activities. Sailing is becoming a popular sport slowly but surely! Keeping in mind the spirit of Mumbai, we propose to promote the spirit of sailing amongst children… the next in thing for Kids in Mumbai..

 
We at Giira have extensive coverage on children & sailing in the articles compiled below. And we mean to push the sport for its excellent qualities! It’s a sport meant for one tough gazooka.. its ALSO surprising to see so many girls on the …

Many-a-blogposts might have gone in bragging about the largest yacht, and the largest boat in some category…and you must be well aware of our affinity to superlatives such as largest, fastest, deepest…
Now we would like to introduce you to BIG BOSS – the largest ever vessel that has tread (or let’s say displaced) the waters…
With a name that sounds like a wrestler…and a size that can put King Kong to shame…meet The KNOCK NEVIS.
Indulge in some snaps and facts below….

KNOCK NEVIS is the world’s largest ship at 458.4 meters long …

The Chilka Lake in Orissa is Asia’s largest inland salt-water lagoon. Studded with small islands- including the picturesquely-named Honeymoon Island and Breakfast Island- the lake is separated from the Bay of Bengal by a sandy ridge. The pear-shaped lake spreads across 1,100 sq km, and has a unique ecosystem with a range of aquatic flora and fauna found in and around its brackish waters. An impressive array of bird life, both native and migrant, makes Chilka one of the best places in India for a bit of satisfying bird-watching. White …

HAPPY DIWALI….
Hope all you patrons had a wonderful Diwali full of lights and fireworks…

The harbour was bustling with yachts and their owners on them, and a multitude of people using the ferries for their joyrides around the harbour…looks like peoples love affairs with the waters are just getting stronger….
On GiiraYachts.com, the week went by in the following manner :-
27th October, 2008 – We know about your love for Videos…fancy yachts…spanking white marinas…but this is something different…
http://www.giirayachts.com/2008/10/josp-optimist-diwali-regatta-behold-the-bright-future.html
29th October, 2008 – Shadow Yachts…no no no…not another maker of yachts with a fancy …

He is back…back again to hunt down the crooks and get his revenge. Moreover, he is back to woo the audiences with all his gadgets and gizmos…flashy British cars, his Sports-Cruiser yacht, antics on planes of all sizes and more.

We are talking about none other than everyone’s favourite ‘approachable’ superhuman-like human (face it…you cant fly like Superman even if u believed in it).
James Bond, ladies and gentlemen, is back with another edge-of-the-seat thriller – Quantum of Solace – where he is bound to taking revenge for the murder of his …