INDIANANGLER

This is just Fantastic! I believe this is the first ever such attempt to row a kayak all the way from Mumbai to Goa.

I don't know if it is feasible to fit a Rudder and a Sail to your Kayak. If it is possible to have a Sail and a Rudder fitted, then I suggest you sail instead of rowing all the time. You would coserve your energy and save time of cruzing. This is just a Brain storming idea.

If you do not want to launch your Kayak from Gateway Of India, then I suggest another spot, that is Girgaum Chowpaty, which is north of Gateway of India. It is a good Beach.

You may be aware that you would need a permission from Customs Department for kayaking from Mumbai to Goa.

I suggest, you contact Royal Bombay Yacht Club (RBYC) for all the regulatory information beforehand. They would guide you properly for everything, including the transportation of Kayaks from Air Port to launching site.

PM me for any further assistance.

P.S. I had sailed from Mumbai to Karwar on a Sea Bird Class of Yacht in 1980.

With warm Regards,


Arun

Hi Scott I'm already turning green with envy.

QUOTE ("that is if the sharks don't get us")
Dont worry our sharks are good. I have not heard of any shark attacks on that area. Even if something happens, dont you worry, YOU WILL BE A HISTORIAN. LOL LOL

Dam! I am going to ignore this thread. Can't take it. Makes my life look so small.

Best of luck and happy fishing.

Its awesome guys but just a word of caution ,besides all the Govt redtape involved ull have to watch out for the numerous fishing trawlers along the way i presume u guys will be hugging the coast .About da sharks no need to worry just small reef sharks and few hammer heads.I also would suggest that you guys be sent off by some emminent minister or some govt official that will ensure no one worries you guys.I am sure some off our members on IA are well connected.

Thanks everyone for your delightful replies. its really overwhelming.when we pull it off i will do my best to share as much as the trip with you guys as possible when i reach the net afterwards. i feel really lucky to be in a position to do this trip and i know for many people it is not as simple as it is for me.

we will be hugging the coast on the way down and will hopefully not let it out of sight so we are not too worried about trawlers.

our main problems will be carrying enough water and food. the boats have over 200kg carrying capacity. we can carry alot of rice so we can eat alot of fish curry. as for water i think if we can get 10l of fresh water every two days we should be ok. from my previous trip down the coast i don't think it should be a problem, its just planning ahead and getting it right.

the bigger problem is definately the red tape. A few members have expressed this concern so please could anyone with advice or help on this issue please contact me. tonight i'll email the royal bombay yacht club as a couple of you guys have suggested, and see if they can help me in the right direction

kind regards, Scott