Panaji Kayakers - October 09

Alexander Sequeira

Nishitha Zachariah

Tarini Singh
Gaurav Jaswal
Rohit Kulkarni

Vikram Fernandes
Peter Dias
Kumar Chiplunkar
Nishika Agarwal

VibhuBopanna

Vidhatri Bopanna

Our trainer explaining how to lift/carry a kayak

Day 4 - Hollant bay

Jus' like the previous days still glassy waters minus the meavy mist and dew.

Huge shoals of fish in the waters(me guess is they're sardines) 600 meters out shimmering in the water.

Our trainees went tracking thro the rocks today. Did they enjoy that! Should have seen the smile on doctor's (Manju)face! She sure takes to the water.

Sadly missed out watching the tv coverage on GOA 365 yesterday? Did any of you watch it?

Had a wonderful time on shore with Raghu's pet lab, MANU. Boy! ain't he cute!

(the sun was sure up as can u see reflected off my fast balding head!)

Batches only for tomorrow are as follows:

B-1: Dr. Manju, Dr. Satish, Sonia

B-2: Vrushal, Warren, Jordan

B-3: Bharat, Mangesh, Raghu, Mitaxi

Saturday, sadly our last day at Hollant will be an open day. We hope all of you will try and be there for the full 3 hrs. 7-10 am. Relaxed pace. Let's discuss how we can go forward from here. Any and all of your suggestions will help make things better! A different point of view is always welcome and maybe we could improve on our offerings.

Each one please carry some snacks/fruits to share with d others.

Anyone interested in buying kayaks? Maybe we could all place an order together n work things out. Kayaks r d need of the hour!

 Philippe, Anton, Maxwell and Warren jus after landfall at 10 am. 2day!

Philippe n Maxwell clowning for the GK camera! candid shot? what!

Day 2 & 3

Barring a few aches and pains(normal), all our kayakers turned up for their second and third sessions.

Day 2 saw them going out almost 500 metres on still glassy waters a lot of new paddling strokes and techniques from our patient trainer Philippe.

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Here you see Vrushal, Mangesh, Raghu and Bharat posing for the Goa Kayaking's camera after a

long K(h)ike on the waters

A tired but happy Sonia

My my! Jordan wave riding without a jacket. no good!

Hollant program - Batches

All participants are requested to report at the following times.
The real serious solo practice starts now.
Batch 1 (07 - 08 am.)
Dr. Manju Khandeparkar, Dr. Satishchandra Khandeparkar, Ms. Mitaxi Mehta, Ms. Sonia Teles. Vrushal Dubhashi(o)

Batch 2 (8 – 9 am.)
Bharat Deshpande, Mangesh Bedekar, Raghunath Ratabole, Warren D’Costa(o)

Batch 3 (9 – 10 am.)
Jordan Carvalho, Vrushal Dubhashi, Warren D’Costa, Ryan Rebelo, Ketan Alfonso (o)

Day 1 - Hollant bay

Our 3rd introduction to kayaking and practice program was off to a rousing start yesterday morning at 7 am. atHollant bay.

A heavy mist hanging over the still waters and a slight chill in the air only spurred the enthusiastic kayakers, both young and old, who are taking part in the program.

Our trainer philippe, first explained and demonstrated the basics of kayaking and the different strokes on the beach and later each participant was given several opportunities to try their hand at the sport.
Six basic kayaking paddling strokes were demonstrated and explained. Trainees were all made to topple the kayak in shallow water and then taught to right an upturned kayak and board the same. So confident were they, that within an hours, every one had mastered the art of dunking, righting and reboarding the kayak in deep water 100 metres out on the sea!

As a finale to the first day, all participants were taken 400/600 meters out on the sea to give them their first feel of freedom on the water.
Me thinks that they're enjoying it already!
Let's hope our GK rockstar Raghu brings his lab tomorrow. The BITS guys+Ms. seem to be enjoying themselves evey bit!

Lists for entries kept at collection centres

List for collection of entries and fees for Goa Kayaking's 3rd introduction to kayaking and training program are now open in Panaji at

Angleys Sports, Panaji
Champs Sports, Panaji
Nobert's Fitness Studio, Miramar Dona Paula Road
Hotel Cidade de Goa

All waiver forms will be filled in at the beach on the first day of the program. Parents of those below 18, please accompany the child on the first day, to counter sign the forms.
See you all on the 26th!

This program is being sponsored by Hotel Cidade de Goa and is being conducted in association with DRISHTI and Surf Life Saving Goa who will provide complete peace of mind! and safety services,for both parents and participants!
Thanks Cidade!
Thanks Drishti!

Vasco kayakers so far......for the 3rd program October 19-24, 2009

1. Vrushal Dubashi
2. Dr. Manju Khandeparkar
3. Dr. Satishchandra Khandeparkar
4. Warren D'Costa
5. Jordan Carvalho
6. Bharat Deshpande
7. Mangesh Bedekar
8. Sonia Teles
9. Ms. Mitaxi Mehta
10. Raghunath Ratabole
11. Ketan Alfonso


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3rd Introduction to Kayaking and Practice Program

Goa Kayaking

presents
3rd Introduction to Kayaking and Practice Program 2009

Sponsored by Hotel Cidade de Goa

For Adults and Children(above 10 years) Basic ability to swim, essential
in association with
DRISHTI SURF LIFE SAVING GOA CIDADE DE GOA

OCTOBER 26-31, 2009

Daily 7.0 – 10.0 am.
at
Vaingunim Beach, Dona Paula

and
October 19 -24, 2009 daily 7.0 - 10.0 am.

Hollant Beach, Vasco da Gama

Module-1 - Training
Introduction to kayaking, basic paddle strokes, getting in and out, navigating, tracking, turning, etc.

Module-2 - Practice
Six sessions spread over 6 days with solo kayaking for every trainee

FEES
Rs.3000/- 6 days i/c training module & practice sessions with solo kayaking for every trainee.
(Includes kayaks, life jackets, paddles, training and practice module)

ENROL BEFORE
OCTOBER 18, 2009 (Vasco), OCTOBER 25, 2009(PANAJI)
at

Panaji
Hotel Cidade de Goa(2454545), Angleys (2223119), Champs, Panaji,(Phone:6647258) and Champs, Margao(6572899) and Nobert's Fitness Studio(2462182)

Vasco

VTTA, Mehta Hall, Vasco. Phone: 9422056037, between 7 -8 pm. Monday to Saturday.

FOR DETAILS, CONTACT
GOA KAYAKING
goakayaking@gmail.com http://www.goakayaking.blogspot.com/
PHONE: 9422056037/2541715

Kayaking for fun and health!!

The Monsoons are almost over! - GK Beach Safari n Barbeque

Hiya everyone!

The monsoons are almost over and we start a new season of sunshine, exploring and enjoying the beautiful waters of our countryside and coast.
Goa Kayaking has an action packed weekend schedule for its members and friends for all the months, right up to May 2010!

From this season, we will be introducing the joys of tandem kayaking which gives us an opportunity to explore the waters with our loved ones, children, wives, friends, family, etc. We have decided that from this season onwards, all kayaks and related equipment, etc. will be supplied by GK to participating members.

The first event of the GK calendar is as follows:
Sunday, October 11, 2009
South Goa Beach Safari/Barbeque
8.0-8.30 am- Join us at Joet’s, Bogmalo Beach and relax with tea or coffee

8.45 am. Off kayaking from the beach put in point. Paddle into the many inlets and coves accompanied by 2 trained lifeguards in a RIB/safety boat/jet ski/motorized canoe.

10.15 am. - Beach kayaks on Santrem/Hollant beach for light snacks, fruit and water
10.45 am.– Back to kayaking along the coast, watch the locals, going about their daily chores unaware, as you silently float by.

12.15 pm- Land fall at Velsao/Cansaulim beach

12.30 pm.- Impromptu Beach barbeque lunch under some shady palm trees.
Typical menu is : bbq chicken legs/thighs glazed in oyster sauce, grilled skewered tikka prawns, grilled vegetable+ fruit n paneer skewers, grilled king fish fillets with tartar sauce, prepacked mixed fried rice. Seasonal tropical cut fruit (bananas, guavas, chikoos, papayas, watermelon, mash melon, Two pints of kingfisher beer/soft drinks for each. Bottled mineral water
(Please note that toilet/washrooms, may not be available and participants will have to make do in the open)
1.45 pm. Relax, explore the beach, swim, sunbathe, siesta time.
4..30 pm- Light snacks and coolers
Board coach for drop back to Joet’s, Bogmalo starting point
Good bye – end of trip
Rs.2000/-

All fees for beach beds, additional snacks, beverages, etc. to be paid by guests
as per their requirements

Minimum nos. 16 pax

Goa Kayaking picnic - Siridao beach

It is proposed to have the first Goa kayaking picnic for members and members' guests on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Siridao beach from 9.30 am.-4.30 pm.
All will directly meet at the beach at the scheduled time.
It is also proposed to have an unlimited barbeque spread for lunch (both veg and non veg.)

with all other food, snacks, water, cool drinks, etc. will be provided.

Fun and games are scheduled for all adults and children every hour and we hope to have a dj in attendance to liven up the proceedings!

Register by the 20th May, to enable us to plan for a super duper fun filled day!

Goa kayaking's - 1st putin 'round San Jacinto

Goa Kayaking's 1st putin, - circling San Jacinto Island, Sancoale, will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.
Scheduled putin time - 4.30 pm. at the San Jacinto Church.

The program is open first to all GK members and then the public with their own kayaks.
There is a nominal entry fee of Rs. 350/-for GK members. All others - Rs. 600/-
Register early - entry limited to first 12 only!

Goa Kayaking's May Program

Goa Kayaking, will conduct their 2nd introduction to kayaking and training program simultaneously at Vasco and Panaji, from May 18-23, 2009.

In Vasco, the program will take off at Hollant Bay and in Panaji at Vaingunim Beach, Dona Paula.
The timings for both programs is 7-10 am.

All equipment, flotation devices, kayaks, paddles along with sessions of expert instruction and practice will be provided to those who join the program.

The 1st program was a runaway success with participants from different parts of Goa joining and learning the skills and joys of kayaking.
This is the last opportunity for those who missed out on the first program, to learn kayaking before the monsoon sets in.

Entries for both the programs will be collected at the VTTA, Mehta Hall, Vasco. Phone: 9422056037.

The last date for entries for participation in the programme in both places, is May 16, 2009.

Panaji pics' --- at last!

Hi Guys

Its been some time since I last posted here. Been very very busy catching up with all the pending work.

You will now find some unedited and full resolution pictures at the following link.

I have more than another 400 pics' still on d disk and will upload them some time next week.

Till then enjoy!http://picasaweb.google.com/goakayaking/GoaKayakingSVaingunimBeachProgram#

Panaji - Day 05

What a hectic time its been! Driving everyday early morning, to Dona Paula, with only the Zuari for company - till Agassaim.

Our trainers really put our budding kayakers thro' the grind - the results are there for all to see! A bunch of confident kayakers who can launch, steer, and track reasonably well. All have learnt to dunk and get in, especially in deep water, far out.

In the pic' below you see our kayakers headed for Dona Paula jetty.

What remains to be seen tomorrow, sadly our last day in Panaji - is whether our young friends have acquired the confidence to venture out into the different rivers, bays and lakes on their own.

2 GK kayaks resting !

Vibhu and Vidhatri - our newest kayakers, started only yesterday. they enjoyed it so much that they both have extended by 4 days.

Spike - Goa Kayaking's mascot!

Goa Kayaking's 1st All Goa Open Solo Kayak Race

Goa Kayaking's 1st All Goa Open Solo Kayak Race will be held for kayaks, under 3.0 metres, shortly.

Watch this site, for further details!