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    GoaFishing.com

    Fishing the pristine waters of Goa India. Barramundi, Threadfin Salmon, Mangrove Jack, Spanish Mackeral, Cobia, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, These are just to name a few. We fish the Estuary systems, and also offshore.

    Price: $500 half day, $800 all day, $1200 full day

    Minimum Passengers: 1

    Maximum Passengers: 2 guests with a skipper

    Departure Time: 6.30 am to 10.30am, 6.30am to 6.30pm, 6.30am to 10.30pm

    Return Time: 10.30am half day, 6.30pm all day, 10.30pm full day

    Charter Inclusions for a fee: Alcohol

    Charter Inclusions for free: Water, Soft Drinks, Sandwiches, All fishing gear

    Terms and Conditions: GOAFISHING.COM When using this web-site and booking any of the trip packages on this web-site, you agree to these terms and conditions. We may from time to time amend, update or change this web-site including the terms and conditions without prior notice. GoaFishing.com does not accept any liability of whatever nature for acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of those service providers in connection with any bookings. We do not accept liability in contract or tort for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events which are beyond our control.

    RATES AND PRICES

    All prices and costs are quoted in Australian Dollars and are valid to May 21st , 2013

    QUOTATIONS

    All quotations are subject to availability of services quoted and are not guaranteed until deposits are received and the booking is confirmed by GoaFishing.com.

    PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDE

    • accommodation on a twin or triple share basis;
    • all meals and non alcoholic refreshments;
    • fully guided fishing and use of fishing equipment;
    • specified non fishing activities; and
    • Goods & Services Tax (GST).

    PACKAGE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE

    • alcohol;
    • facsimile use, telephone calls and email use; and
    • travel insurance.

    LUGGAGE

    A luggage restriction of 27kgs per person applies on most flights into and out of Goa India . No responsibility is accepted by GoaFishing.com, for loss or damage to luggage or any of your belongings. Appropriate travel insurance is recommended for the personal effects for all participants.

    PARTICIPATION

    As a participant, you must at all times comply will all reasonable directions, guidance and instructions given by GoaFishing.com management and staff to maintain your personal health and safety and that of all participants. For the benefit of all participants, GoaFishing.com reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a participant, and to remove from the trip any participant whose conduct is deemed:

    • inappropriate;
    • likely to endanger or give discomfort to other participants or staff; or
    • incompatible with the interests of the other participants.

    In such an event, GoaFishing.com is not liable for any direct or indirect costs, losses or expense incurred by the participant and no refund of any fees will be given.

    GoaFishing.com reserves the right either during or after a trip to recover from you any of the following costs:

    • any compensation GoaFishing.com may have to pay to any other participant because of your conduct;
    • any property or accommodation damages caused by you; and
    • any other fees, charges or levies GoaFishing.com may incur because of your actions or omissions.

    As a participant, you are also requested to conduct yourself in a manner that is sensitive to the people of Goa.

    CATCH & RELEASE FISHING GoaFishing.com

    actively promotes “Catch and Release” fishing. This means that all fish caught that are surplus to the immediate requirements of GoaFishing.com are released.

    USE OF FISHING TACKLE

    With the exception of fly fishing equipment, GoaFishing.com provides participants with the use of fishing rods, reels and fishing lures plus other fishing tackle we consider appropriate for your fishing trip. In doing so, GoaFishing.com reserves the right to recoup from you the full cost of replacing or repairing any fishing tackle lost or damaged whilst in your possession.

    PHYSICAL CAPACITY

    All participants warrant that they have the physical capacity to participate fully in the trip.

    Due to the location:

    • GoaFishing.com reserves the right to request a doctor’s certificate from a participant prior to or at any time during the trip to confirm that the participant is physically able to undertake or continue the trip; and
    • all participants represent and warrant to GoaFishing.com that they are in good health and sound medical condition prior to and during their trip.

    GoaFishing.com, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to request a participant cease the trip if, in the opinion of GoaFishing.com, its employees/agents, that a participant is not physically able to continue the trip unassisted. In such an event, GoaFishing.com is not liable for any direct or indirect costs, losses or expense incurred by the participant. Prior to booking a trip you must notify GoaFishing.com of any special medical or dietary requirement that you have.

    BOOKINGS AND PAYMENTS

    Changes to the Itinerary If for any reason, GoaFishing.com feels it needs to make a change to your itinerary due to extreme weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control, it will notify you immediately.

    GoaFishing.com reserves the right to amend any part of the itinerary at its discretion. Any situation, which may make conditions unsafe or uncomfortable, may result in changes to the itinerary. These decisions are final and may not be disputed during or after the trip.

    Travel Insurance

    GoaFishing.com strongly recommends travel insurance to cover you for cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances, medical attention and loss of personal items.

    Payments

    Payment of the deposit is acknowledgement that you have read and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and the Cancellation and Postponement Policy, which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of GoaFishing.com.

    • A 20% deposit (per person) must be paid within 7 days of making a booking. This will confirm your booking and reserve your trip dates.
    • All bookings must be paid in full at least 30 days prior to your arrival at GOA International Airport. In the event that full payment is not received within 30 days, GoaFishing.com, reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled.
    • If bookings are made less than 30 days prior to your arrival, full payment is required on confirmation of your booking.
    • If member numbers of a group booking reduce below originally booked numbers, GoaFishing.com reserves the right to re-price the group booking.
    • In the event you cut short your stay once your trip has commenced, the full package charge will still apply.
    • The person who makes the group booking will be accepting these terms & conditions on behalf of his or her group. It is this person’s responsibility to ensure all members of the party are aware of and accept all of the terms & conditions and of the obligations contained in them

    Payment can be made via Credit Card or by wire transfer. If GoaFishing.com has agreed a credit facility with you, all invoices must be paid within 7 days of issue, unless otherwise agreed.

    Cancellation and Postponement Policy

    Trip postponement If postponement occurs 60 days or more prior to a scheduled trip commencement, the deposits will be held for up to 12 months until alternate booking dates can be arranged. If postponement occurs within 30-59 days of scheduled trip commencement, you will be charged a 10% of trip package cost postponement fee. If postponement occurs within 30 days of scheduled trip commencement, you will be charged a 20% of trip package cost postponement fee. In the event GoaFishing.com considers it necessary to postpone your trip due to extreme weather or other circumstances beyond our control, your full payment will be held for up to 12 months until alternate booking dates can be arranged.

    Cancellation

    If GoaFishing.com or you cancel your trip 60 days or more prior to scheduled trip commencement, and no alternate trip dates are agreed, your deposit will be refunded in full. If you cancel your trip within 30-59 days of a scheduled trip commencement, you will be charged a 20% of trip package cost cancellation fee plus any non recoverable costs incurred. If you cancel your trip within 30 days of a scheduled trip commencement, you will be charged a 50% of trip package cost cancellation fee plus any non recoverable costs incurred. All cancellations must be sent to GoaFishing.com in writing. The amount of any cancellation or postponement fee charged will be deducted from any money received before a refund is made. We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance.

    Refunds

    No refunds will be made for availed services once trip arrangements have commenced. No guarantee is provided or warranted that any refund will be available. All refund requests must be in writing, and made direct to us. Claims must be made within 30 days of completion of the trip.

    LIABILITY

    Acknowledgment of risks You acknowledge and confirm that:

    • You understand that the conditions of Goa are by nature rugged and potentially dangerous;
    • You accept all risks (whether to person or to property) associated with those conditions including without limitation any risk from wildlife and weather;
    • GoaFishing.com makes no representation or warranty (whether expressed or implied) concerning the weather, fishing productiveness or that the trip will otherwise meet your personal expectations; and
    • To the extent permitted by all warranties other than those expressly contained in this document are excluded.

    To the full extent permitted by law you release and discharge GoaFishing.com, its employees, agents and representatives from all costs, damages, expenses and losses that you suffer or may suffer as a result of such risks.

    To the full extent permitted by law, GoaFishing.com:

    (a) whilst acting in good faith, does not accept any responsibility for default causing loss or injury to person or property whether by negligence or otherwise on the part of any company, firm or their employees or any individual providing any facilities for any person taking advantage of a package trip; and

    (b) is not liable for any loss, damage. cost or expense suffered by any person or any additional expenses caused or occasioned by delays due to adverse weather, unsuitable conditions, illness, injuries, strikes, civil disturbances or whatsoever in nature interfering with, altering or adding to the cost of the service or accommodation requested or booked.

    Responsibility for third parties or conduct of others

    (a) Neither GoaFishing.com nor its agents or co-operating organisations will be responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution of equipment or any act of omission whatsoever by air carriers, hotels, transportation companies, or any other persons providing any of the services and accommodations to participants including any results thereof, such as changes in services or accommodations necessitated by the same. Nor shall they be liable for any loss or damage to baggage or property, or for injury, illness or death, or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from loss, negligence or delay from the act, error, or negligence of any person not its direct employee or under its exclusive control. GoaFishing.com is not responsible for any criminal conduct by third parties.

    (b) Where the participant occupies a seat fitted with a safety belt, neither GoaFishing.com nor their agents or co-operating organisations will be liable for any injury, illness or death or any damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.

    (c) Transportation companies, airlines etc, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time participants are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances.

    Governing Law

    All matters concerning this booking will be subject to the laws of India and Australia and legal action arising under this contract shall be litigated on in the appropriate Court having jurisdiction at that State or country which Court both parties acknowledge to have exclusive jurisdiction in relation of any legal action brought under these terms and conditions.

    Errors and Omissions

    Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of going to press, however GoaFishing.com cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors (including electronic publications), or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.

    Entire Agreement

    This document represents the entire agreement between the participant and the GoaFishing.com.

    Company Information

    We are currently in the process of building a 30 foot game fishing boat. This boat is due to be finished and water trialed in early November. It’s capabilities will far surpass anything in Goa. No other boat there will even come close to this new boat. It will be able to carry 4 fisherman, and a further 4 onlookers. It will also have a crew of 1 skipper and 1 deckhand. It will have a range of just over 200 nautical miles. At a cruising speed of 22knots. It will be completely fitted out for game and sport fishing.

    This boat will be available for a full day charter with crew. A light lunch and soft drinks will be provided.

    The second option we can offer is our custom sports fishing boats. They primarily work the river mouths, and estuary systems. They are also fully fitted out as sports fishing boats. However although large {5.8meters} we only fish 2 anglers per boat. Again with a crew of 2. This way we ensure a comfortable fishing trip and increase your chances of captured fish. Once again, there are no boats in Goa that even come close to our range of custom fishing boats.

    We provide all fishing tackle and lures. Our fishing equipment can accommodate the range from professional to beginner. From light to heavy game fishing apparel.

    The offshore fishing is good. The caught species are generally, KING MACKERAL, WAHOO, MAHI MAHI {dolphin fish }, and if we are lucky we also get Sailfish.

    The option of the inshore fishing, is especially appealing. We catch large Barramundi, Mangrove Jack {red snapper} and Threadfin salmon. These are all sports fish and are very hard fighters. They are in large numers.

    We provide drinks and a light lunch. If we have clients on board who wish to defer, we can organise a stop at a riverside restaurant for a fantastic lunch.

    My name is Matthew. I am originally from Goa. I am a professional fisherman. I have fished in waters all around the world. From Africa for Nile Perch, Scotland for Scottish Salmon, Alaska for Giant Sturgeon and saltwater Trout species, Mexico for Tailor, Patagonia for Rainbow Trout, Canada for Rainbow Trout and Salmon, Papua for New Guinea Giant Bass, New Zealand for Kingfish, Mauritius for Marlin, and my home in Australia for a great number of fish species. I am a fly fishing champion. I have won countless game fishing titles, estuary fishing and rock and beach fishing championships.

    I design Sports Fishing Boats, hull design and interior layouts for some of the top sports fishing boat manufacturers. I live in Sydney Australia, but now travel to Goa India from October to February to run the Fishing venture in Goa. I have invested a lot of money in building a fleet of state of the art Sports Fishing boats there. I would not let a client fish from a boat that i, myself would not fish from.

    We also have our own fishing lodge here in Goa. For our clients. It is 4 to 5 star accommodation with all meals and fishing included. We offer other activities such as Island trips, Crocodile trips, Diving trips Bird Watching, Sightseeing, and beach trips. This we do for families that come to us where the men want to fish, and the wife and kids want to do other things.

    Depending on the number of people, we can come to certain arrangements on costings. We are currently booking people from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, China, Germany, Switzerland, and Arabic Nations. We are charging $970 per person per night for this package. That is accommodation, which includes all meals, fishing and the other activities. There is no-one in Goa that can offer what we can.

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    GoaFishing.com

    http://www.goafishing.com

    Contact Email

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    Contact Number

    918322453854

    Contact Address

    Dona Paulo, GOA INDIA 403004


    Departure Location

    15.460810 73.809557

    Circumnavigate Samoa by kayak

    Next year I plan on becoming the first white man to circumnavigate Samoa by kayak. In preparation for that journey, I recently entered the Samoa International Game Fishing Association’s (SIFA) 2012 International Fishing Tournament and competed against the big game boats over 4 days on the water. During this time I went beyond the 1000 foot drop off in the Pacific Ocean on Samoa’s north coast, was accompanied by dolphins, got caught in a huge storm, landed a 4.6kg Spanish Mackerel, sailed through all manner of sea states from glass to 5 foot swell, and although tiring, had an absolute adventure!

    During the adventure I used a POV camera as a head cam, and a couple of Contour HD cameras as back-ups. At one stage in the movie I almost hooked a massive tuna from a cast, and all that footage was captured – it’s an awesome sight. This was a great test for the kayak and the filming equipment, and there are a few modifications I’ll be making before the big journey next year. I hope you enjoy this short production – I certainly enjoyed making it.

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