Wednesday, 13 June 2012

RMYC And Raymonds 420 Sailing Nationals 2012

The Raymonds 420 Sailing Nationals 2012 witnessed active participation and stiff competitions.  

The 420 is an Asian Games Class and a stepping stone to the 470 which is the Olympic Class. 

 The Raymonds 420 Sailing Nationals concluded with the experienced team of Yakobu K & Rajeev Kumar (AWSA – Hyderabad)) consolidating their victory in the final race over the talented young team of Upamanyu Dutta & Hussain Arsiwalla (RBYC – Mumbai). 

The winners were decided only on the last race of the 12 race series giving the championship a nail biting finish. 

The Festival of Sails is organized to introduce the sport to newcomers of all ages. Yakobu K  &  Rajiv Kumar AWSA Hussain Club (12  points) secured the first place. Upamanyu Dutta & Hussain Arassiwalla RBYC Club Mumbai (20 points) got the second place.

 The third place went to Imo Lemnok & Pankaj Kumar INWTC Mumbai (26 points). In the youth category, the first place went to Upamanyu Dutta & Hussain Arassiwalla RBYC Club Mumbai and the second place went to  Zephra Currimbhoy & Megna BT RMYC – Chennai. The aim of Royal Madras Yacht Club is to promote and encourage sailing among students and youth.

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