Thursday 18 October 2012

India International Regatta 2012

Chennai Sailing Academy has thrilled adventure lovers and sailing enthusiasts in the country by hosting the India International Regatta for the past 3 years. This year the fourth edition of the event will be organized under the aegis of the Tamil Nadu Sailing Association, which has been given the mandate by the Yachting Association of India to run the event on its own.

A hundred young sailors will be vying for top honours in this much awaited youth sailing event in the country.This year’s event will include for the first time, the Laser 4.7 class in addition to the Optimist and the
29er classes.

The TNSA and the CSA hope to provide a vibrant platform for the youth to excel in the sport of sailing and project Chennai as a global destination for future sailing events considering the fact that the Tamilnadu government is planning to oversee the creation of the first boating marina facility on the East Coast
of India. “






The event is regarded as 'the-one-towin' for scores of young sailors, who strive to be the future Olympic Champions,” according to Mr Ashok Thakkar, Commodore of Tamil Nadu Sailing Association.Mrinmoy Mukherjee, Director – Marketing & Business Development, Retail, Raymond Ltd says, “Raymond
is delighted to extend its partnership with the India International Regatta until 2021. IG S P Sharma spoke words of encouragement to India International Regatta 2012 all participants.

Commenting on the deal, Mr. Ashok Thakkar, Commodore of Chennai Sailing Academy, says, “With this ten-year contract, we will be able to plan for the future. The India International Regatta is supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of India, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Chennai Port Trust and Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, amongst others.

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