Bhaskar Hingad, stockbroker, on his love of the sea, and the boat that makes it possible for him to pursue his passion. Bhaskar Hingad, stockbroker and co-owner of Mahindra Odyssea 33, would like nothing more than to be out on his boat every day. Despite his busy schedule, Bhaskar finds time to take it out twice a week for his trips to Mandwa, a port near Mumbai. These trips are his favourite way of de-stressing – that he also manages to beat the traffic and pollution of the highways is a bonus. The journey takes him 20 minutes, instead of the couple of hours it would take by road. “I just relax when I ride. I sometimes stop out at sea on the way back home, usually in the evenings. Sometimes, I just take the boat out without a destination in mind, and it helps me relax.” He remembers a ride at night when he reached the Gateway of India at around 1 am. “It was so beautiful, I wish could do it every day,” he says. Bhaskar owns the boat with two of his friends, and they take turns using the Odyssea 33. His favourite trips out to sea […]
Hop on, reach destination, hop off. Repeat. Your regular yacht ride is perhaps beginning to feel like just another commute. But why should it be? Your boat is your personal space, and every minute you spend onboard is time away from marathon meetings, chaotic urban life and unending traffic jams. So, use your time onboard to take in the fresh air, enjoy new sights and get a feel of life on the water. What’s more, based on your interests, you can increase the fun factor on your yacht rides. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Host a party Whether a birthday or graduation, celebrate with friends on your yacht. Stock up on cold drinks, cocktails and finger foods, then hop on to your yacht with close friends. While you catch up with them, head to a nearby port or town, where you could walk around and explore, stop for lunch or indulge at a spa. Fishing and angling Fishing and angling are known to be tremendously calming activities, but they can be very exciting when you get friends and family along. Besides, fishing serves a double bonus– you can store your catch of the day in an ice […]
Explore the Mumbai coastline on your boat, and discover some exciting places. Exploring islands off the coast of Mumbai on a powerboat can be an incredibly exciting experience for you and your family. Several of these islands have historical and cultural significance, so you have enough to keep you busy over several weekends. Hop on your boat and get ready to sail on exciting adventures! Elephanta Island Elephanta Island is located north-east of the Gateway of India. Famous for its caves with ancient archaeological remains, the Elephanta Caves is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cave-temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and home to impressive carvings created at least 1500 years ago. Don’t miss the 7 metre-tall “Sadashiva” statue at the entrance of the main cave depicting the three aspects of Shiva. Cross Island This is a small island off the Mumbai harbour and plays host to an old fort along with an oil refinery. The fort occupies almost the entire island and is largely unoccupied. You may spot some fishermen there, but the cannons on the island are a more exciting sight. You could climb up to the top of the fort, from where you will get a […]