About Water Skiing in Goa
Water skiing is simple and easy for those who know how to swim and balance well.. Water skiing is almost like snow skiing, just that here you don't have mountains but a vast expanse of water. So the trouble of finding a smooth slope does not exist. It becomes even easier if you know how to swim in the ocean, which requires more effort than swimming in the pool because of the strong ocean currents. If the excitement gets too much then you have always the option of leaving the towrope. It is a great exercise for your body and strengthens up the muscles of your hands and legs. A strong rope is attached to the boat and the skier is asked to hold on tight to the rope at the other end, while he balances himself on a pair of skis. The most popular water sports in Goa and many beaches have the facility to provide this sport. These beaches include Aguada Beach, Colva Beach, Candolim Beach, Calangute Beach, Miramar Beach and Benaulim Beach. Bogmallo Beach Resort, Cidade de Goa and Taj Hotels in Goa are perfect places to engage in water skiing..

Some Tips
Beginners in this sport get nervous and sea sick. But once you acquire the sense of balance, you may find riding on the as a piece of cake. You should let the driver/observer know you are all right after a fall, by clasping both hands above your head. Water-skiing is very tough, so you should get your basics right. If you find the excitement becoming too much, you always have an option of letting go the tow-rope if the excitement become too much for you. Water-skiing, in fact, is a good exercise to your body.

Ensure that there is another observer on the boat besides the operator. If waters are rough, you should avoid skiing. Choppy seas prevent the boat from maintaining a steady course and speed. It's best if you go over the hand signals with the operator to avoid miscommunication and confusion. If you are a first timer, then you may get seasick.

Where to Water Skiing
Calangute, Candolim, Arossim, Mobor, Utorda, Rajbaga

Rates
Rs 400-1,200 (depends upon length of ride and operator)

The Skills Needed
Physical stamina, comfort with water.