Vol 3 | Issue 2 March – April 2018
History of the Royal Madras Yacht Club (RMYC)
The Royal Madras Yacht Club as founded by Sir Francis Spring, the first Chairman of the Madras Port Trust in 1911, then it was known as the Madras Sailing Club. The Club was accorded ‘Royal’ status by a Warrant from the
K. M. Chinnappa The Guardian of the Forest
K. M. Chinnappa was born and raised in a village on the edge of Nagarahole. He was forced to seek a job without getting a chance to acquire a college degree. He got a job in the forest department in the 60s
Sailing Basics!
Sailing employs the wind-acting on sails, wingsails or kites to propel a craft on thesurface of the water (sailing ship, sailboat, windsurfer, or kitesurfer), on ice (iceboat) or on land (land yacht) over a chosen course,
Backpacking…
Backpackers generally travel for a longer period of time than most other tourists, and they tend to travel across several countries during their time away. The number of countries differs. A backpacker can be on the road from a few
Thiruvambadi Sivasundar a divine pachyderm
People of Thrissur, Kerala gathered in huge numbers to pay respect to one of their own, someone whom they considered a part of their extended family. Their superstar, who was an integral part of their culture and festivities
The World’s Last Male Northern White Rhino is No More. Now What?
Sudan, the world’s last male Northern white rhino, has died. But the effort to save the subspecies from extinction lives on.For nearly a decade, ‘Sudan’ lived in a 700-acre enclosure at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, against the backdrop
The Last Flight into Oblivion?
The Avifauna of Bangalore is in deep existential crisis…A flying Indian CormerantImage Credit: Debaditya DasIt was not too long ago that the city of Bengaluru (Bangalore) was known for its existential crisis…numerous water bodies
Sparrows of India!
The House Sparrow (Passer Domesticus) is found naturally in most of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia. This species has also been intentionally or accidentally introduced to many parts of the world, making it the most
Seema Rao has been training India’s Special Forces for 20 years!
Seema Rao is a 7th-degree black belt holder in military martial arts and is India’s only female commando trainer. A prominent expert in close quarter battle, Seema has been giving commando training
Royal Madras Yacht Club (RMYC) J80 AFTON CUP 2018
The Royal Madras Yacht Club estd 1911 is located inside the Chennai Harbour and has been producing international and national medallists making India proud. The Club is the first one in South India
Man spends 19 years planting trees to save village from drought
A 65-year-old man from Wonogiri regency, Central Java, has managed to turn his drought-prone village into a groundwater-rich region by leading a campaign to replant trees on a nearby hill
Kaustubh Radkar India’s Ironman Triathlete.
Being a Doctor what made you take up the Ironman Challenge?Ironman happened for me in early 2008, couple of my friends In Boulder, Colorado had returned earlier from an Ironman event,
J80 AFTON CUP 2018 at RMYC
The Royal Madras Yacht Club estd 1911 is located inside the Chennai Harbour and has been producing international and national medallists making India proud. The Club is the first one in South India to be recognized as an Accredited
How do I find my way while sailing?
When you start sailing, you’ll navigate by looking where you want to go, and keep going there. Some people spend their whole sailing careers that way. But it’s a good idea to learn basic navigation – to be able
Biking – The Spirit of Riding
Four Wheels Move the Body. . . Two Wheels Move the Soul!” – This adage goes well with the boys of any city who grew up on bikes!Today any big city has these bunch of progressive bikers who come from
Beginners Sailing Tips!
New to sailing? Let us help you master the basics with these handy sailing tips and instructions for beginners. You can also read a sailboat buying guide and watch videos on sailing, plus compare sailboat brands to find the right one for you.
Anything is Possible!
In 1978, U.S. Naval Commander John Collins and his wife Judy issued a challenge. They proposed combining Oahu’s 2.4 mile swim race, 112 mile bike race and 26.2 mile marathon. On February 18, 1978 fifteen competitors,
Ajeet Bajaj – Adventurer and Explorer
First Indian skier to complete the Polar Trilogy of North Pole, South Pole and Greenland. There is almost no adventure activity that Ajeet hasn’t pursued. Certainly, one would have to search hard to find another chap with a
A day at the cleanest village in Asia Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
Mawlynnong won the status of being the cleanest village in Asia, in 2003.I have lived my entire life in an urban jungle. The opportunity to get away to the mountains and stay at a village for a night was like a cherry on the cake.
20 Backpackers Hostels In India That Every Traveller Should Know.
Low on budget but love travelling? Step aside, hotels from the days of yore! With crunched timelines and the high costs of hotel bookings, backpackers’ hostels in India are growing to be a very popular concept among
11 Indian Triathlon Athletes Who Have Won The Ironman Title
The internet basically lost its composure entirely when 50-year-old Milind Soman managed to complete the Ironman triathlon at Zurich earlier this year. It was partly his age and partly his celebrity status that got him to collect the
10 Nautical & Sailing Terms To Know!
Terms used in sailing confusing you? We’ve compiled this short list of 10 beginners. sailing terms that everyone should know. If you’re just learning how to sail, these handy terms can provide a helpful overview
7 Helpful tips on how to pack for a long Motorbike Ride
1.Create A SystemHaving a system will help you save a lot of time during your bike journey as you will know
exactly where the thing you need is and you can get it whenever and wherever you need it. Compartmentalization
