Indian Navy to Host Prestigious Sailing Championship at Ezhimala
The Indian Navy’s largest sailing regatta, the Indian Navy Sailing Championship (INSC), is set to take place from October 16 to 19, 2024, at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala. The Marakkar Watermanship Training Centre (MWTC) will host over 100 participants from the Indian Navy, who will compete in five different classes of boats across three racing formats.
This annual inter-Command event is conducted under the aegis of the Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA) to encourage participation of naval personnel in competitive sailing. Teams from the three Naval Commands, comprising officers, cadets, and sailors, including Agniveers, will vie for top honors.
The championship will feature racing in various formats, including fleet and team racing. The Indian Navy lays special emphasis on watermanship activities, recognizing sailing as a means to develop seamanship skills, camaraderie, courage, and leadership qualities in personnel.
The INSC is a testament to the Indian Navy’s commitment to promoting competitive sailing and nurturing talent within the naval community. The championship promises to be an exciting display of sailing prowess, with the country’s top naval sailors competing for glory.
The Indian Naval Academy’s state-of-the-art facilities will provide an ideal platform for sailors to showcase their skills. With its rich maritime heritage, the Indian Navy continues to foster a culture of excellence in sailing and watermanship.
The Indian Navy emphasizes watermanship activities, recognizing sailing as a means to develop seamanship skills, camaraderie, courage, and leadership qualities in personnel. The INSC is a testament to this commitment, promoting competitive sailing and nurturing talent within the naval community.
The championship promises to be an exciting display of sailing prowess, with the country’s top naval sailors competing for glory.
