Hyderabad: The 38th Hyderabad Sailing Week, a landmark event in India’s sailing calendar, was inaugurated today with grandeur and enthusiasm. The opening ceremony was graced by Lt Gen JS Sidana, AVSM, DGEME, Senior Colonel Commandant, and Patron of the EME Sailing Association. This year, the event serves as a YAI Ranking Event and features competitions across multiple classes, including ILCA 7, ILCA 6, ILCA 4 Boys and Girls, and the 470 Class.
Organized by the EME Sailing Association under the leadership of Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney VSM, Commandant MCEME, Colonel Commandant Corps of EME, Commodore EME Sailing Association, and President of the Laser Class Association of India, this year’s Hyderabad Sailing Week is poised to showcase exceptional sailing talent and sportsmanship.
In a historic first for India, the EME Sailing Association also organized an International Measurer’s Clinic and an International Judge’s Seminar, marking the first time in 15 years such events have been held. This highlights the event’s commitment to maintaining high standards and nurturing talent to international levels in sailing competitions.
This year also marks the resurgence of multi-class regattas, expected to bring together a diverse array of sailing enthusiasts and contribute to the growing popularity and competitive spirit of sailing in India.
Precursor events included comprehensive powerboat courses and a YAI Coaching Camp for NCC cadet sailors from across the country, reflecting the event’s inclusive spirit. The camp emphasized training girl sailors and featured sessions for children from the BASS Orphanage, fostering a love for sailing among the younger generation.
The 38th Hyderabad Sailing Week, organized by the EME Sailing Association and the Laser Class Association of India, aims to promote the sport within the Army and the nation.
