The last week of this year has been abuzz in terms of activity in the Mumbai Harbour with a lot of boat owners and avid sailors making the most of their free time on the waters.
What took the lime-light was definitely the Sail for Peace week-long programme by Aquasail which saw a wonderful response – and at the same time that shows that the Mumbaikars as always have a deep spirit and open mind, and their thirst to ride the Indian waves is unquenchable.
22nd Dec ‘08 – Fast Donzi
Another speed …

September’s kick-started with a bunch of posts on topics from all over the globe! Right from budget boating on the opposite ends of the world to the boats described in the superlatives! Here’s a weekly update on the range of topics with their specific links to show you at a glance all the action that was covered, just incase you missed out on the daily updates.
1st September, 2008 -
http://www.giirayachts.com/2008/09/budget-boating-usa-going-india-way.html
2nd September, 2008 -
http://www.giirayachts.com/2008/09/worlds-largest-maxi-trimaran-launched.html
3rd September, 2008 -
http://www.giirayachts.com/2008/09/couach-yachts-metre-by-metre-of.html
4th September, 2008 -
http://www.giirayachts.com/2008/09/darwin-lions-beer-can-regatta.html
5th September, 2008 -
http://www.giirayachts.com/2008/09/virgins-daredevil-branson-to-attempt.html
6th September, 2008 -
http://www.giirayachts.com/2008/09/fort-lauderdale-venice-of-america.html
7th September, 2008 -
http://www.giirayachts.com/2008/09/smooth-sailing-in-times-of-global.html

International Yacht Paint’s seminar in association with West Coast Marine was definitely the best highlight of the week.
Alan Koh took away the crowd with his particulars on painting…and rest assured all the Indian users of International Yacht Paint are in safe hands.
In other articles – get to know about taking your passion of sailing to the land, or get to know about another fabulous American brand of yachts – Hatteras Yachts…and more…
26th August, 2008 – Time for another BIG Boat Show…
http://www.giirayachts.com/2008/08/40th-southampton-boat-show-from-12th.html
27th August, 2008 – See another kind of Volvo speeding …

Marinas – India’s most required resource in terms of boating, are strategically very important the world over.
Apart from the Glamour and the Luxury associated, there are many authorities that are constantly in the endeavour of making and maintaining the best marinas of the world.Let’s get to know the latest about the world of marinas…
MARINA NEWS
(1) Marina di Varazze wins the “Marina Development Italia” Award
CNBC Europe & Africa Property Awards 2008 have just revealed the results and Marina di Varazze has won the award in the category of “Marina Development Italia”.
The …

The National Laser Championship, Hyderabad between 3rd to 7th August concluded very successfully, and was a fantastic platform to take sailing in India to the next level.
The Sailing Team from the Royal Bombay Yacht Club of Mumbai fared fabulously with Ayesha Lobo, Xerxes Bamboat and Advait Deodhar winning medals in various categories.The contingent from RBYC that landed in Secunderabad under the watchful guidance of Mr. Sunil Lobo, had a great time in terms of tasting the Hyderabad waters and the fun and frolic between races.
WINNERS ALL
XERXES BAMBOAT
Winner of the Gold …

For the benefit of our viewers, every Sunday we bring to you a WEEKLY UPDATE on the latest in world of boating in that week and a list of all the posts that have been put on www.GiiraYachts.com.

LAST WEEK’S POSTS
11th August, 2008 – With the Olympics 2008 here, and a buzz in the air about China dominating the sailing events, we have discussed the same in -
http://www.giirayachts.com/2008/08/olympics-2008-will-china-sailing-team.html
12th August, 2008 – Raymarine, one of the world’s best in Navigation Equipment, wants your kids to be safe and sound, whether it’s your …

US economy slow-down?…global recession??…inflation rising and markets down in India???…surely looks like a bad picture for the luxury industry, and even worse for guys selling hot yachts!
BUT surprise surprise…you wouldn’t believe if we told you that there have been more superyachts ordered last year than ever…and the trend is rising at approx 20% per annum!
Rumours of a shake-out in the bullet-proof superyacht industry were mooted at the Global Superyacht Forum.
STATS
The latest Superyachting Index shows that the top end of the yachting market is still holding firm – not showing …

The Clipper Round the World 07-08 is not over yet and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is already searching for Captains of boats for the 09-10 edition.
With Leg 06 out of 7 Legs just concluded…this edition has definitely been one of the most exciting ever.The results have just come in for Race 9 – Santa Cruz to Panama – the English team of HULL & HUMBER take the honors in winning this very tough and long race that concludes this Leg of the entire Clipper Round the World.
RACE 09 – SANTA CRUZ …