Water Sports in Goa

There is no other destination in India than Goa for water sports. The vast coast line and picturesque beaches are perfect venue for several water sports in Goa. The ideal season for water sports in Goa is from October to May. It is the period when the weather is at its best in Goa and the sea is placid. The water sports facilities are one of the best in Goa and at par with water sporting facilities in international destinations. There are several institutes in Goa that provide beginner's lessons and training in water sports. Some of the hotels in Goa also have facilities for water sports. Some of the popular water sports available in Goa are angling, dinghy sailing, parasailing, scuba diving, water scooters, water skiing and wind surfing.

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Angling
Angling is the one of the safest and easiest of water sport activity. You require only the fishing rod, food for bait and ample of time and patience for this water sports. The sea is full of tempting seafood and frequent catches comprises of soormai, salmon and mullet. For angling in Goa, you can head to Betul and Agonda.

Dinghy Sailing
Dinghy Sailing is also called as 'Beer and Sandwich Sailing'. This is also a pretty relaxed water sports as the dinghy sails calmly in the direction of the gentle wind. The dinghies are generally 15 feet long and can accommodate three to four people at one time. The dinghies are available on rent at many resorts or at private water sports operators.

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Parasailing
Parasailing is a adventure-cum-recreational activity in which the person attached with a parachute tows behind a motorboat without having little or no control over the parachute. When the motorboat speeds off in the water. The thrill of this sport is to sail in the air 300 feet above the water while enjoying the panoramic view. Parasailing can be enjoyed at beaches like Anjuna, Baga, Candolim, Dona Paula and Majorda.