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 Water Sports: |
Water sports are a prime and exciting option on a vacation in Goa. Goa’s splendid coastline, rivers and lakes make it the perfect place for some thrilling aquatic sport activities. Surfing, snorkeling, jet-skiing, boogie boarding, scuba diving, water-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, and deep sea fishing are just some of the water sports that can be enjoyed here!
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| Water Skiing: |
Skiing on water does sound a different. A little new to the adventure sports arena of India, water skiing is a lot more thrilling from snow skiing. The first major factor is that there’s no snow or mountainous slopes instead one glides on water. Secondly, you need to be good swimmer because you never know when you have to let go off the tow-rope attached to the boat.
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| Windsurfing: |
Water sports in Goa is very popular among both tourists and the locals. Windsurfing is an adventure that many wouldn't risk to take up but those who do, love to feel the wind against their face and the spay of water cooling their heels. Windsurfing is a unique blend of surfing and sailing. One has to adapt oneself to the changing patterns of the wind and water. Thus a clear balance of strength of the surfer is a prerequisite for any surfing expedition.
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| Parasailing: |
Parasailing is another thrilling sport popular in Goa. Also known, as Para ascending this sport requires a speedboat and a parachute. The parachutes are tied to the speedboats. A rope about 300 feet long is attached to the parasail harness at one end and to the speed boat at the other. As the speedboat speeds off the Para sailor is hauled up in the air. He has little or no control over the parachute. The tow-vehicle controls the speed and height and the person flying the parasail controls the parasail sideways. One enjoys the sight of the clear blue-sky and the mesmerizing aquamarine water below.
Beaches like Anjuna beach, Baga beach, Condolim beach, Majorda beach, Dona Paula beach offer parasailing options to the adventure lovers. High fliers amongst the speed lovers can opt for parasailing. Parasailing in Goa is an exciting experience. Tourists enjoy this sport immensely. Government and non-governments organizations organize training sessions of parasailing in Goa at a nominal rate for tourists.
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| Water Scooter: |
Goa is a paradise for water sport lovers. Adventurous individuals who love to be on the edge and love the risks needed to enjoy the speed of life may find scooters a very thrilling experience. Water scooters are high-speed water sports. The scooter accommodates two people and zooms through the water surface at great speed. Usually used by the water guards it is also a popular form of sports in Goa. The thrill of water scooter sports needn't be just restricted to the thrill of watching 'Baywatch'. You can enjoy the experience at Dona Paula jetty, Cidade de Goa, Majorda, and Candolim beach. One who has enjoyed watching water scooters and other adventurous sports can try his hand out in those because of the extremely placid water and gentle breeze at Goa. Trips on water scooters in Goa can also give you the thrilling experience of watching dolphins from close quarters.
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| River Cruises: |
Along with golden and intoxicating beaches, Goa has long and wide beautiful rivers and scenic lakes making Goa an ideal location for long and languid river cruises. River cruises have become major tourist attractions, giving a boost to the tourism industry. Today the thriving river cruise industry in Goa is increasingly becoming bigger.
Select from the number of options available such as daytime, sunset or moonlit river cruises, to make your tour to Goa a memorable one. Have dinner, while you sail out into the sea passing through the beautiful Goa coastline or relax, while listening to music on the evening cruise and have a chance of spotting dolphins or crocodiles.
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