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nve e : eInternational Market

Potential of 

Snake Boats

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Snake Boats &History

•  The boat race is a sport that signifiesexcellent team spirit, integration and amityof the people of the backwaters of Kerala.

•  The story of snake boats goes back 400years in history.

• Snake boat race is largest and the onlysport in the world in which more than

hundred people participate in a team.

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• Usually, a snake boat is manned by four helmsmen, 100-125oarsmen and cheerers/singers, who row in unison to the fastrhythm of `vanchipattu'or boatmen's song.

• Constructed according to specifications taken from theSthapathya Veda, an ancient treatise for the building of wooden boats.

•  To make the boat slippery while in water, it is oiled with amixture of fish oil, coconut shell carbon and eggs (afterdrying the hull with fire).

•  Traditionally each boat belongs to a village and the villagersworship that boat like a deity.

Snake Boats &History

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•  Types of Snake Boats-Chundan Vallom and Palliyodam.

Chundan Vallom Palliyodam

•  These boats are about 100 to 138 ft in length, with the rear portiontowering to a height of about 20 ft. and a long tapering front portion.

• Its hull is built of planks precisely 83 feet in length and six inches wide.

Snake Boats &History

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Existing Snake Boats and Races

• There are more than 20 Snake Boat Races in Kerala

–Kumaranasan Smaraka Jalolsavam

–Erapuzha Chatayam Boat Race

–Aranmula Uthrittadi Boat Race

–Karuvatta Boat Race

–Mother Teresa Trophy Boat Race

–Nehru trophy Boat Race

–Chamapakulam Boat Race

–Rajiv Gandhi Trophy Boat Race

–Payipad Boat Race

–Neerattupuram Boat Race

–Santhosh Trophy boat race

– Indira Gandhi Boat Race–

Mahatma Boat Race at Mannar

•Nehru Trophy is the most popular boat race since 1952.

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• More than 20 Chundan Valloms and 40 Palliyodams.

Kaarichaal, Chambakulam, Paayipaadu, Kaavalam, Alapaatu, Aanari,Cheruthana, Aayaparambu, St.George, Jawahar thaayankari,Vallamkulangara, Valiya Divanji, Sri.Ganesh, Paarthasarathy, Ambedkarand Pattara are the name of popular snake boats who participate in theChundan Vallam category.

• Race Specification Track length – 1400 mAmaram - 5 PersonsNilakkar - 5 PersonsTotal no. of team members- 100-125

 Tracks – 4 tracks of 10 M. wide from East.

• Oars Dip and Flash-100 to 120 times a minute.

Existing Snake Boats and Races

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Limitations of Traditional Snake Boats• Snake Boats made of wood absorbs and retains water.

• No Uniformity or Standardization of Specifications for boats participating in boat races.

• Weight of the boat varies along the course of the race.

• Hull should be dried before each event.

• Annual Maintenance is must and expensive.

• Permanent Storage space to keep the boat on shore.

• Not accepted as an International Water Sport.

• No demand for rowers internationally.

• No International promoters or marketing agencies.

• For constructing one boat, one tree need to be cut ( Not environment friendly).

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Solution

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Specifications of Aries Punnamada Chundan

• Weight:8 tonnes

• Length: 43.70m

• B X D: 1.75m X 0.71m

• Freeboard: 10 cm (fully loaded)

• Number of Crew-141(max)

Steel Snake Boats

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Advantages of Steel Snake Boats

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• Faster.

• More stable and unsinkable.

• Uniform shape, weight and carrying capacity.

• Proper design to build anywhere in the world.

• International recognition.

• Environment Friendly.

Advantages of Steel Snake Boats

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ComparisonDetails Traditional Snake BoatSteel Snake Boats

Number of floating

days

Few days in a stretch More than 800 days

Hull maintenance Annual Once in 3-5 years

Construction Cost More than 25 Lacs Less than 15 Lacs

Construction time 650 days (approx) 90-120 days (approx)

Unsinkability NA Tested with Immersiontest

Longitudinal Strength Limited Verified usingOverhanging test

Speed Rough surface to bepolished for making theboat fast

Uniform speed

Standardization Not standardized Standardized

Recognition Local International

Stability Vary Better and Optimum

Shipping Practically difficult Easy (Block Assemblypossible)

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Construction Features andRecognitions

• No modern facility required for construction.

• No synchro lift or slipway required to launch it.

• No specialized equipment required.

• All easy welded connections.

• Longitudinal strength verified through overhanging test.

• Unsinkability confirmed through immersion test.

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Recognitions

Guinness Book entry for the largest canoe crew attained with 141 personnelonboard

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Limca Book Entry as the longest snake boat

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MASTECH 2008 Award for the Most Innovative Design

(Design developed by Aries Marine & Engineering Services, the largest ship design firm in the Middle East)

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Showcased in many Music Albums, TV serials, Ads and Movies and hundreds of write ups

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Ladies got the first opportunity to row a snake boat during NTBR (Only men are allowed to touch the traditional boats)

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How to make Snake Boat RacesInternational?

• International Presentations.

• Identification of proper authority, proposals anddocumentation.

• Proper project report to ensure that the event caters tointernational audience.

• Media Publicity.

• Marketing.

• Sponsorship/Promoters.

• Participation in various internationalevents.

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Tourism Potential

• Most thrilling water sport in the world.

• Largest team sport in the world.

• Attract thousands of tourists without much publicity.

• Government support and recognition for the event.

•  To be included as separate event in Dragon Boat races forworldwide recognition.

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Business Potential of Snake Boats

• Export the design and concept.

• Construction and Export of the hull.

• Increase market potential for the rowers.

• Revenue from Snake boat tourism.

• Development of race venues.• Penetrate the billion dollar water sport sponsorship market.

• Product Branding .

• Best staff motivation and physical training tool.

• Revenue from Visual Media.• Possibilities of commercial race.

• Auction.

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 Thank You

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Presented by:

Sohan Roy S K 

CEO, Aries Groupwww.sohanroy.com

sohanroy@yahoo.com