Kite Surfing in India?

ruthie808 · Feb 23rd, 2006, 21:27

Hello!

Has anyone heard of or taken part in Kite surfing in India, maybe you might have seen it around Goa or Kerala?

Thanks!

R

PhilA · Feb 23rd, 2006, 22:21

hi,

I have seen people kite surfing this Jan in on Morjim beach N.Goa and also on a few other beachers further up. I know nothing about kite surfing but the conditions appeared good i.e lots of wind and the guy was going far out. But he was on his own and God knows what would happen if he got into trouble as there are no life guards on these beaches or power boats to collect you if you mess up!

The guy brought all his own kit out there I assume.....as I have never seen people renting stuff out in Goa

GoanCanuck · Feb 24th, 2006, 00:06

There are a few people who do kite surfing in Asvem and Mandrem but you have to bring your own gear. Another point to keep in mind is that there are no facilities for rescue.

jivan · Feb 24th, 2006, 00:10

Right, I saw a guy also last yr. in Goa doing the kite surfing thing. Then next day he was with the hang-glider(motor-less). There are no facilities for rescue as told by others. So be careful

GoanCanuck · Feb 24th, 2006, 01:10

Just remembered that you may be able to hire the equipment for kite surfing in Sinquerim next to the Taj hotel. The rates are quite high though.

crvlvr · Feb 24th, 2006, 01:20

Quote:

there are no facilities for rescue.

just for emphasis THERE ARE NO RESCUE SERVICES IN INDIA. for that reason, most of the locals don;t even go swimming in the sea.

Adriane&Salvador · Feb 24th, 2006, 21:11

I am a KiteBoarding beginner and am in Delhi and I brought all my equipment with me the from US. Is Goa the only place in India I can kitesurf? And any other beginner kitesurfers who want to come with me? Salvador

ruthie808 · Feb 25th, 2006, 04:34

hey everyone thanks for the replies!

well a fella i know is heading off to india in a couple of weeks and he is really interested in doing some kitesurfing in india.

i was in goa in january and was around mandrem and morjim too but didnt see any kite surfing anywere! but thought maybe i missed it, i think its quite a new sport?

well cheers for the replies, also to Goancanuck do you remember how much is the rental charge for the equipment? is it easy to spot this place beside the taj?

tata for now

hawaiiyogagrl · Feb 25th, 2006, 04:35

Hey Ruthie,
I assume you are already a kiter?

If not, I would get comfortable with kiting a bit preferably with the help of someone who is experienced. (at home, maybe?) Then, when you have an idea of your ability, comfort, etc in different conditions, and you know what size kites are appropriate for your exerience and body weight for the typical conditions in Goa, bring the gear you need, teach your travel mate to help you launch and land your kite ...and have fun.

I know that there are kiters in Ireland, I've met a few who have travelled here to kite...but i bet the water there is soooooo cold!

ruthie808 · Feb 25th, 2006, 04:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawaiiyogagrl

Hey Ruthie,
I assume you are already a kiter?

If not, I would get comfortable with kiting a bit preferably with the help of someone who is experienced. (at home, maybe?) Then, when you have an idea of your ability, comfort, etc in different conditions, and you know what size kites are appropriate for your exerience and body weight for the typical conditions in Goa, bring the gear you need, teach your travel mate to help you launch and land your kite ...and have fun.

I know that there are kiters in Ireland, I've met a few who have travelled here to kite...but i bet the water there is soooooo cold!

Hi haawaiiyogagrl,

unfortunately no im not a kiter, yet!

i had actually never heard of it before. but it sounds like a lot of fun. just cant imagine doing it in ireland at this time of year as it is absolutley freezing here at the mo...! it must be balmy in hawaii? this fella (the kiter) is sooo lucky to be heading off to india soon

thanks for the tips

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Feb 23rd, 2006, 22:21	#2
PhilA Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 34	hi, I have seen people kite surfing this Jan in on Morjim beach N.Goa and also on a few other beachers further up. I know nothing about kite surfing but the conditions appeared good i.e lots of wind and the guy was going far out. But he was on his own and God knows what would happen if he got into trouble as there are no life guards on these beaches or power boats to collect you if you mess up! The guy brought all his own kit out there I assume.....as I have never seen people renting stuff out in Goa

Feb 24th, 2006, 00:06	#3
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,969	There are a few people who do kite surfing in Asvem and Mandrem but you have to bring your own gear. Another point to keep in mind is that there are no facilities for rescue.

Feb 24th, 2006, 00:10	#4
jivan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 829	Right, I saw a guy also last yr. in Goa doing the kite surfing thing. Then next day he was with the hang-glider(motor-less). There are no facilities for rescue as told by others. So be careful

Feb 24th, 2006, 01:10	#5
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,969	Just remembered that you may be able to hire the equipment for kite surfing in Sinquerim next to the Taj hotel. The rates are quite high though.

Feb 24th, 2006, 21:11	#7
Adriane&Salvador Hola! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 68	I am a KiteBoarding beginner and am in Delhi and I brought all my equipment with me the from US. Is Goa the only place in India I can kitesurf? And any other beginner kitesurfers who want to come with me? Salvador

Feb 25th, 2006, 04:34	#8
ruthie808 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ireland (its too cold!) Posts: 69	hey everyone thanks for the replies! well a fella i know is heading off to india in a couple of weeks and he is really interested in doing some kitesurfing in india. i was in goa in january and was around mandrem and morjim too but didnt see any kite surfing anywere! but thought maybe i missed it, i think its quite a new sport? well cheers for the replies, also to Goancanuck do you remember how much is the rental charge for the equipment? is it easy to spot this place beside the taj? tata for now

Feb 25th, 2006, 04:35	#9
hawaiiyogagrl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 234	Hey Ruthie, I assume you are already a kiter? If not, I would get comfortable with kiting a bit preferably with the help of someone who is experienced. (at home, maybe?) Then, when you have an idea of your ability, comfort, etc in different conditions, and you know what size kites are appropriate for your exerience and body weight for the typical conditions in Goa, bring the gear you need, teach your travel mate to help you launch and land your kite ...and have fun. I know that there are kiters in Ireland, I've met a few who have travelled here to kite...but i bet the water there is soooooo cold!

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