Articles in the Watersports Category
Five years ago, Supra Boats was named the official towboat of the WWA World Wakeboard Championships. In celebration of their long-term agreement as the official towboat, Supra has revealed a WWA World Wakeboard Edition Package each year. These fully loaded, trend-setting premium-edition packages have been so successful that the Worlds Edition traditionally goes on back order days after the reveal. The Worlds Edition Supra Launch 242 is a high-performance premium package whose dynamic potential is geared squarely towards the demands of the rider and driver while – at the same time …
Despite the wide choice of tenders available in today’s market, it is often thought that the requirements for a particular tender are so unique that a standard design cannot be used. But this is precisely where Seahorse Yacht Tenders can offer the ideal solution. The company delivers uniquely stylish yet practical tender designs that are flexible enough to be adapted to a wide range of customer specifications.
Of course, tenders serving luxury yachts should share the same high specifications as the mothership and offer considerably more facilities than the ordinary off-the-peg, …
Far from being just another 5m fibreglass runabout, Evolution’s 500 Sportsfisher manages to set a standard by which these boats can be judged. While the 5m hull looks pretty conventional on casual inspection, an in-depth perusal discovers lots of little exciting things.
This is an exceptionally soft-riding hull. From the keel line to the first strake, this hull is concave, increasing the deadrise angle where the hull cuts rough water. There’s also a subtle downslope to the strakes to deflect water downwards. Evolution recommends no less than 75hp and with a …
She’s Mean, she’s Green and she’s definitely got some muscle… thats the catch cry of one of Sydney’s more extreme adventure experiences. Downunder Jet is serious jet-boating fun on Sydney Harbour.
The Downunder Jet has been custombuilt to offer all passengers the ultimate jet-boating experience and an extreme thrill of a ride. You’ll be scratching around for a long time to find a comparison to the Downunder Jet on Sydney Harbour.
The Skipper will take you on an action packed …
Maverick Boats set the standard by which all other flats boats are measured. The Maverick name is synonymous with leadership in innovation, uncompromised quality and bulletproof performance. Maverick build boats for fishing like it really is. From rough seas to high winds. Maverick boats are made to get you safely and comfortably to your fishing destinations.
Every hull is built of the highest quality materials using the latest boat-building technology. That’s why Maverick boats are known for their superior quality. If you want to learn more about the perfect boat for …
Formula adds to their stable of premier bowriders with the introduction of the 270 BR. Designed to fill the void between the 260 and 310, this new bowrider has lots of class, lots of amenities and plenty of performance. It carries the same 10-year Structural Warranty and transferable 5-Year Formula Guard Limited Protection Plan as the rest of their line.
Formula uses top of the line materials like Imron coatings, Perma Panel hull matrix, foam filled hull cavities and 316L grade stainless throughout. Take a crowd along. This model is designed …
Simply named and true to the color is Bollywood’s latest offering (scheduled to hit cinemas on Oct 16th 2009) – multi starrer ‘Blue’ which according to media is the biggest movie of all time in Bollywood crossing over Rs100 crores in budget. The extensive use of 100ft yachts, jet skis, speed boats, water toys and other many such watercraft’s have contributed in reaching the Rs100 cr figure (approx $ 20million).
With Blue, many predict that India and Bollywood are catching up with the trends of underwater adventure and thrill. The movie sees the actors scuba …
The Ocean Scooter FX is a NEW product designed and developed by Astone Innovation. It is a battery powered inflatable Water Ski for kids aged five and upwards. Traveling at 4.7km/h or 3mph (based on a 50kg loading weight) this high tech product is great for use in the pool, lake, ocean or any other aquatic environment.
The water scooter comes with a 7Ah battery, a DC vehicle power adapter and an AC main power adapter for easy charging while you are away on holidays, at the beach or simply at …
The Class-1 Powerboat Championship requires no introduction.
It is to the world of boating, what F1 is to the world of motoring…the penultimate!
Held under the organization of international marine sports bodies such as Union Internationale Motonatique (U.I.M.), World Professional Powerboating Association (WPPA) and International Offshore Team Association (IOTA) – it is followed world-over by millions.
The championship is an international affair with teams and competitors from England, France, Italy, Norway, Qatar, Spain and the UAE competing in eight races across Scandinavia, northern and southern Europe and the Middle East.
Each Class 1 powerboat …
Final Day…and let’s have the results first….
1) Nitin Mongia’s team
2) Mahesh Ramchandran’s team
3) Farokh Tarapore’s team
4) Aashim Mongia’s team
Aashim Mongia, being the lead-of-the-pack in the Round Robins chose Mahesh as his opponent for the Semi-Finals. It was a very close call right from the beginning and Mahesh did take the opportunity to stamp his authority as the highest-ranked match-racing sailor in the country by beating Aashim’s team.
In the other semi-final Nitin Mongia’s team beat Farokh Tarapore’s team in a best of 3 semi-final…which set the proceedings for the rest of …
3rd day of sailing was all set from the start with the Finals of the ISAF Nations Cup Regional Finals lined-up for the day.
There was a lot of close-quarters sailing…as expected in any match-racing tournament.
Aashim Mongia’s team won the overall standings in the Round Robin winning 10 out of 12 races. In case Farokh Tarapore’s team would have not lost against the Thai team (the big surprise of the tournament)…it would have been a different scenario for Aashim Mongia’s team.
Now Aashim Mongia gets to chose his Semi-final opponent from the …



