HYDERABAD: Yachting events will be conducted by the Indian Navy to popularise sailing sports.
As part of commemorative activities of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Indian Navy, under the aegis of Indian Naval Sailing Association, will conduct sailing regattas.
Also, a sail parade by sailing boats and dinghies in all three command headquarters locations for popularising sailing sports among local population has been planned.
The first event is scheduled to be conducted by Indian Naval Watermanship Training Center, Kochi in Ernakulam channel on September 23.
A total of 75 Naval personnel will participate and showcase their yachting skills during the event.
The flag officer commanding in chief, Southern Naval Command, will be the chief guest for the event.
Indian Naval ocean sailing vessels, sailing boats and sailing dinghies of Southern Naval Command will take part in the regatta and sail parade.
The Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Yachting events at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam are scheduled to be held in October and November respectively.
