Sailing in India

What it is

From a one-hour keelboat cruise to learning to helm a dinghy yourself. Sailing in India lives around a few active harbours and lakes with real club infrastructure.

When to go

October to May on the west coast; harbours largely shut down for the June to September monsoon. Winter is the pleasant peak.

First time?

For a skippered cruise you just show up. To actually learn, clubs run beginner dinghy courses over several weekends; no prior experience required, swimming ability is.

Where to do it

• Mumbai

  yacht cruises and dinghy sailing off the Gateway of India

• Goa

  catamaran and yacht charters on the Mandovi and along the coast

• Chennai

  east coast club sailing