As we all know, Samira Mumbai International Boat Show is going to take place at the BKC (land exhibition) & The Gateway Of India (water display) from Feb 28th to Mar 2nd 2008. Team Giira brings to you a sneak peek into the preparations 2 days prior to the MIBS…

At The BKC:.

On land display you will get to see many yachts. Seen above is the AZIMUT 39. It’s the biggest yacht ever to be displayed on land in the history of Mumbai.

Workers getting the LARSON Cabrio ready for the exhibition.
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Behold the Bladerunner. It is an ‘Air entrapment monohull’ or AEM. Between the devil and the deep blue sea this speed demon hits center point!Pioneered by ICE Marine the AEM is radically different to a conventional monohull, with dramatic twin tunnels that flare out either side of the extremely slender twin stepped hull finishing with sharp knife like sponsons at the sides…
. This unique combination gives a Bladerunner phenomenal aerodynamic lift, which improves performance and significantly softens the ride over conventional monohulls by compressing the air inside the tunnels adding …

Qatar’s pride and capital – DOHA, is closely following the diamond of the mid-east Dubai and is coming up with projects such as The Pearl and other waterfront developments that will leave a mark of their own in history.
Due to the upsurge of the tourism sector and new openings of waterfront developments seen in recent years Qatar’s leisure boat industry has witnessed overwhelming interest from local and international clients. One of the main reasons which have limited the growth of the leisure marine industry is lack of marine berths. But …

Yamaha…just the name is enough to get a huge smile of excitement on any biker’s face. The R1 & the R6 are the dream bikes of any bike enthusiast. Beautifully designed the bike is a show stopper. But what makes the bike truly perfect is the engine. Yamaha is one of the world’s best engine manufacturers.
When it comes to marine engines, Yamaha leaves all her competitor’s way behind. It manufactures the world’s best outboard engines. Yamaha has manufactured the worlds 1st V8 5.3 liter four stroke outboard engine.Below there is …

It’s showtime folks !…
The Mumbai International Boat Show was commemorated with the Nautica Navy Cup Regatta held on Saturday evening. The organisers surely understand the importance of sailing and at the same time participation from all ages in all categories, as was seen in the regatta.
Team Giira covered the event live and there were so many snaps to share, that chosing on these four would be unjustifiable. With these ones we try to capture the thrill at the start of the race, the amazing and colorful competitive, spectator and media …

Bollywood and Cricket – the two pillars and the two favourite past-times of India. Depending on how the batsmen scores or how a superstar dances to a famous musical score – the Indian junta swing and play too.
Some of our Bollywood superstars are quickly going the boat way and enjoying the thrills and the spills once fixated to cars and bikes only.
Saif Ali Khan, the ‘Chhote Nawab’ of filmdom has just joined the gang of superstars who love boats and the water. He has hired a speedboat from Mumbai’s …

Sailboats, Ferries and Ships have always been on the horizon, coupled with a few speedboats. With the Mumbai International Boat Show 2008 around the corner, Team Giira catches up with the new entrants. The excitement is building up and the enthusiasm is spilling over as Luxury makes it’s presence felt! The Gateway of India is the most famous monument of Mumbai and is the starting point to explore the city. Located on the waterfront in South Mumbai, it was built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King …