One of the most anticipated events of the Indian Sailing Calendar, the SBI Sail India 2025, with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's support, is set to begin on Tuesday, January 21, off Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai. (Pics/Defence PRO, Mumbai)
Updated On: 2025-01-20 01:33 PM IST
Compiled by : Jyoti Shukla
The event draws top-tier sailors from across the country and sparks excitement for both competitors and spectators alike
The annual sailing event is held in the month of January every year off Girgaon Chowpatty hosted by the Army Yachting Node, Mumbai
The last two editions of the event in 2023 and 2024 witnessed participation by approximately 150 sailors each year from various clubs across the country
The event is one of a kind in Mumbai, showcasing the city as a prime destination for the sport of sailing, attracting thousands of viewers both at Chowpatty and along Marine Drive
SBI Sail India 2025 will be this year’s Senior National Championship and is being conducted under the aegis of the Yachting Association of India (YAI) with the support of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation from January 21 to January 26
The races will be conducted in the bay area of Marine Drive and off Raj Bhavan
More than 120 participants have registered for Sail India 2025 and he racing begins on January 22
This year’s event will feature several categories, including ILCA 7, ILCA 6, 49er, NACRA 17, IQ Foil, Formula Kite, 470
A team of event officials including World Sailing qualified International Race Officers, International Judges, Measurers and qualified race officials will be ensuring fair conduct of races and a level playing field for all the competitors
