Indian Navy launches Offshore Sailing Regatta from Kochi to Goa
- The Indian Navy has organised an Offshore Sailing Regatta from Kochi to Goa, as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, and above all, boost the spirit of adventure and ocean sailing among the Navy Personnel.
- The event organised under the aegis of the Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA) will see the participation of six Indian naval sailing vessels (INSVs), comprising of four 40 footers ad two 56 footers.
- The six INSVs include:
- 56 footer – Mhadei and Tarini
- 40 footer – Bulbul, Neelkhanth, Kadalpura and Hariyal
- The race will begin on October 24, 2021, for a tentative duration of five days.
- The vessels will cover a total distance of 360 nautical miles between the starting point at the Naval base in Kochi to Goa.