Mangaluru set to sail into the wide blue yonder


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Bangalore Mirror

Mangaluru, 26 Feb 2015: Adding another feather to its cap, Mangaluru’s Panambur beach will soon boast a sloop rigged sailboat. The yacht has already arrived. Speaking to Bangalore Mirror, Yathish Baikampady CEO Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project (PBTDP) said, "Very soon people from Mangaluru and other places can enjoy a unique experience. The most common modern sailboat is the sloop, which features one mast and two sails along with a reserve spinnaker. This simple configuration is very efficient for sailing into the wind. The yacht, owned by city-based businessman Mahesh Kamath, arrived 15 days ago. The trial voyages are being undertaken and before holiday season commences, a formal launch will be held," he said.

 

Kamath said, "I always wanted to own a boat. I spent almost two years going to Mumbai learning to sail. This is a 21-foot day sailor. Mangaluru being a port city has great potential. We are also in the process of setting up a Mangalore sailing club. With this people can enjoy activities such as fishing, snorkeling and Scuba diving."

 

Yathish said that the team is currently working on the pricing. Though there will be pro motional offers, people will need to book their slots in advance. Six passengers and two crew members can go on a voyage of about two hours, which depends on the wind.

 

"This is an attempt to popularise water adventure sports. Such sail boats are common in Mumbai and Vishakapatnam. While the second day cruiser is expected to arrive soon, the boats will be used on the beaches of Panambur, Mulky and Kaup in Udupi. It is a different experience. The experience is similar to that of microlight flying or gliding, which is very peaceful’’,said Yathish.

 

 

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