Windsurfing in India

The Sport
India’s coastline, include the states of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Orissa. All these states have some of the best beaches in the world. Few are fairly famous like the Beach Paradise - Goa. There are, obviously, lots of other pretty little beaches along the coasts with plenty of potential for para-sailing and wind-surfing.

On the whole, the western coast is more suitable for water sports than the eastern coast, as the waters of the Arabian Sea tend to be calmer than those of the Bay of Bengal.

Best Time for the Water Sports
All of India’s coastal areas- whether on the mainland or in the islands- lie in the tropical zone. Summers are hot and humid, and monsoons can be depressingly grey; the best time to visit, therefore, is in the winter. November to April is when the weather’s at its best.

Some of the Opportunities for Wind-surfing & Para-sailing :
Goa
The most comprehensive beach resort in the country. Goa’s coastline provides endless sun drenched sand, lined by coconut palm trees. Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute and Candolim stretch out in an unbroken palm fringed line. Other beaches are at Miramar and Colva. Almost all the beaches provides an opportunity for para-sailing and wind-surfing. Goa offers an immense facility for these sports.

Lakshadweep Islands
Lakshadweep offers excellent wind surfing opportunity in the crystal clear waters, which surround the islands. Among the most popular sites for water sports in the Lakshadweep Islands are Bangaram (the only island accessible to foreigners) and Kadmat. Both have extensive facilities for wind-surfing & para-sailing.