Monsoons don't seem to be easing off!

View from my back balcony, above

Its been a wet, wet, September till now. The rains don't seem to be stopping anytime soon.

As I write, its pouring outside.

The only thing interesting is this bulbul, (picture below) which has made a its nest on my clothes drying lines, on my back balcony.

Both mother and father bulbuls' take turns sitting in the nest.

Expect the chicks - baby bulbuls soon! maybe just in time for the kayaking season?

Goa Kayaking waiting to go!

Goa Kayaking Safari

Silver Strings Goa Kayaking Experience

October 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2010

November 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 2010

04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 2010

20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2010

December 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 2010

20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2010

26, 27, 28, 29, 2010

4 DAYS 5 NIGHTS

Day1(arrival for lunch) Day 2, Day3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6(Good byes after breakfast)

Check actual package dates on Calendar

Highlights

Kayaking training program, accommodation on twin sharing basis, all meals, sight seeing, one coastal beach safari, three daily morning 2.5/3.5 hr. expeditions in 3 different rivers, North/South Goa coach tour, visit to all major towns, visit to Big Foot and Ancestral Goa, Rachol Seminary, the Latin Quarter, 400 year old Portuguese Mansion in Loutolim, Old Goa Churches, museums, South/North Goa coach tour, Ayurvedic Wellness Massage, Ayurvedic Lunch, visit to Spice Plantations, local distillery, jazz joints, local markets, saturday night market, night clubs, local watering holes, pubs, lunch at the spice plantations, Visit to Panaji/Margao and three evening dinners on the beach/ 1 dinner on the riverbank.)

Includes all transport, tickets to museums, all meals, entry fees for monument and bird sanctuary visits, all kayaking equipment and safety gear.

Simply the best that Goa has to offer put together by Goa Kayaking!

Check the itinerary at http://www.goakayaking.com/ and book in advance.

Just a month left of the monsoons!

Hi everyone!

Its been a long time - 3 months since I last posted here.

We, at Goa Kayaking, are just itiching to get our feet wet and start kayaking in the glorious sunshine expected from next month.

Its been a wet season now for sometime - though Goa Kayaking members did venture out in the Zuari river - twice last month.

Had to turn back once due to high wind speed and heavy rain.

So do check the blog and keep in touch - we intend to start at the earliest.

Goa Kayaking has lots of surprises in store - 14 new routes in the Mandovi, 3 in the Zuari, 2 new passages thro' the mangroves in the Nerul river.

All this in addition to our regular 16 trips in the rivers and back waters of the state is what makes Goa Kayaking the best way to see and experience Goa!

Beat the Heat!

Beat the heat ! - the coolest way to explore Goa in the summer!

Come Kayaking! We'll show you Goa like no one ever has!

Last week of daily river expeditions/excursions from May 24 till June 02, 2010.

All major rivers Mandovi, Zuari, Nerul, Mahadei, Colvale, Chapora, Sal.

Cool starts, every morning between 7-8.30 am. Finishes by 10.30-11.30 am.

Only advance bookings.

Call 9422056037 or mail goakayaking@gmail.com

High Winds!

All Kayaking training programs scheduled for 21-24 May and river kayaking expeditions till 21st May, have been cancelled due to bad weather conditions - for kayaking.

Those who had booked - please bear with us. We just can't help it.

As of now, the river expedition Cortalim to San Jacinto Island on the 23rd May, is still on. Bookings are still open.

Hollant, Vainguinim beach photos' at last!

Hi every one!

The Hollant and Vainguinim beach photos have finally been uploaded and you can check them out at the link below!

All photographs will be available for 2 months from today and after that only selected pics' will be available.

So do download all you need!

U could also upload a few if you have any good ones!

hhttp://picasaweb.google.com/goakayaking/GOAKAYAKINGHollantKayakingJamboreeApril2010#ave

Last opportunity to learn kayaking before the monsoons!

Goa Kayaking's 9th Introduction to Kayaking and Training Program 2010, will be conducted at the Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula, from May 14-17, 2010.
This program is being conducted in association with Goa Tourism and Drishti Special Response Services who will look after all the safety aspects and logisticThis

This the last opportunity for those who missed out earlier before the monsoons set in.
Trained members enjoy river and coast kayaking expeditions, on every weekend and public holiday throughout the fair season(October to May).
Training is imparted in the different strokes, safety aspects, basic sea faring skills, identifying the tides, assisting others and leadership and participation in expedition skills.
Trained and certified international water sports instructors (the best in the country) along with our own Goa Kayaking trained members and instructors build confidence and kayaking skills in every trainee.
Two trained lifeguards on a jet ski along with our instructors will always be accompanying the kayakers at all times. (though they really don't need all that!)
just a lot of reassurance that all aspects are taken care of and oh! to satisfy the hordes of anxious and proud Dads' and Mums'!

Call us for more details on 9422056037 or mail goakayaking@gmail.com

Last few days for registration for our Panaji program

Thursday April 06, 2010 will be the last date for registration for our last training camp of the season - The 8th Introduction to Kayaking and Training Program 2010.
The camp is due to start April 07-10 & 14-17, 2010.

Our Palolem program cancelled

Bad weather - high winds and rain forced us to cancel our training program at Palolem for Kayak Operators/Hirers.
The program will now be conducted in Palolem, in the first week of October, with the validation to follow at Hollant, Vasco da Gama.
Sorry guys! - the response was terrific lets pick up in October.

Goa Kayaking

in association with Goa Tourism

6 day Certificate Course for Commercial Kayak/Canoe Operators

(Certified and Trained Kayaking Operator)

May 1 & 2, 2010

At Palolem Beach, Canacona

Mornings 7.0 am. – 10.0 am.

Must for

Those renting out kayaks /intending to rent out kayaks/canoes

Course Highlights

- Basics of Kayaking

- Assessing a tourist’s fitness for kayaking

- How to introduce a tourist to kayaking

- Explaining and executing the different strokes

- Safe kayaking practices

- Safe kayaking zones

- Knowing the tides

- Mandatory safety devices

- Assisting a kayaker in distress/CPR

- Towing a distressed kayaker

4 day validation in October/April/May

Certified and Trained Kayaking Operator Certificate after Validation

Register before April 30, 2010

Goa Kayaking

No.6, Plot No.721/A, Airport Road, Chicalim 403 711, Goa

Phone: 9422056037 or 0832-2541715

www.goakayaking.blogspot.com

goakayaking@gmail.com

Safe Kayaking for fun and health!

8th Introduction to Kayaking and Training Program 2010

Goa Kayaking's 8th Introduction to Kayaking and Training Program will be conducted at Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula, Panaji from May 7-10 & 14-17, 2010 respectively.

These will be the last programs before the onset of the monsoons.

Both programs will start on the first day at 7.0 am and will finish at 10 am. Thereafter all participants will be divided into convenient batches based on age, etc. and will be allotted convenient time slots to continue with their practice asnd training.

Entries for both programs can be given at Angleys Sports Shop, Opp. Municipal Garden, Panaji or Nobert's Fitness Studio, Miramar Dona Paula road, Panaji.

For further details call

Goa Kayaking on 9422056037 or 0832-2541715

email: goakayaking@gmail.com

Vasco -Panaji Kayakers April 2010 ....

1. Ribhav Sardesai
2. Jordan Carvalho
3. Manav Trehon
4. Tillotma Chougule
5. Kenneth Luis
6. Siddarth
7. Rohit Andrade
8. Rajiv Andrade
9. Rahul Andrade
10. Joann R.
11.Arjun Malhotra.
12. Premal Zaveri
13. Jogesh Khatwani
14. Nirupam Malhotra
15. Kris Mendonsa
16. David Mascarenhas
17. Nathan Mascarenhas
18. Edwin Cortez
19. Ray Cortez
20. Roann Cortez
21. Sanat Raiturcar
22. Nilesh Amonkar

Summer Holidays Kayaking Training Program 2010

Its that time of the year again when we conduct our annual Summer Training program in Kayaking.

Hollant Bay, Vasco - April 5-10 & May 03-08, 2010

Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula - April 12-17 & May 10-15, 2010

We hope to have an excellent response and look forward to training a whole new group of enthusiastic kayakers, who will hopefully join us in our weekly sojurns on the rivers and coast of Goa!

This year, in addition to our regular instructors who did duty in the last 4 camps, we hope to empanel 2 more who will hopefully increase the interaction and offer a more wholesome learning experience!

See you all soon!

Expeditions March 13 & 14, 2010

Goa Kayaking will conduct only 2 expeditions this weekend

Saturday 13-03-2010

Sinquerim Jetty to Nerul village from 7.0 am. - 9.30 am.

Old Goa Jetty to Panaji bridgehead from 10. am.- 1.30 pm.

Sunday 14-03-2010

Sinquerim Jetty to Nerul village from 7.0 am. to 10.0 am.

Old Goa Jetty to Chimbel Ferry Jetty from 11.0 am. to 1.30 pm.

For bookings, call Prakash on

9422056037 0r 2541715

goakayaking@gmail.com

Goa Kayaking Weekend Specials

Goa Kayaking will conduct only 2 Open Specials this weekend March 6 & 7, 2010, due to other commitments.

Advance booking only

Call 9422056037/2541715

goakayaking@gmail.com