Indian Navy Sailing Championship (INSC)

The highly anticipated Indian Navy Sailing Championship (INSC), the largest of its kind, is scheduled to occur in Mumbai from November 5th to November 9th, 2023. The Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC) in Mumbai, known for its top-notch sailing facilities, is all set to host over 100 participants from various naval branches. These sailors will demonstrate their sailing prowess across five boat classes and three racing formats.

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About Indian Navy Sailing Championship (INSC)

INSC is an annual event organized by the Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA), located at Naval Headquarters, aimed at promoting the involvement of naval personnel in competitive sailing.

INSC 2023 Edition

In this edition of INSC, teams from the three Naval Commands, consisting of officers, cadets, and sailors (including Agniveers), will be participating.

The racing at INSC will encompass three of the most popular sailing formats. Fleet Racing will involve the ILCA-6 class boat for women, the ILCA-7 class boat for men, and the BicNova class board for open windsurfing. Team Racing will be conducted using the Laser Bahia class boat, while Match Racing will feature the J24 class boat.

Significance

The Indian Navy places significant importance on watermanship activities and acknowledges sailing as a valuable avenue for cultivating seamanship skills and fostering camaraderie, courage, and other leadership qualities among its personnel.

About the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC)

The Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC) is a premier training institution of the Indian Navy, located in Colaba, Mumbai. It is responsible for training naval personnel in watermanship and sailing skills.

The INWTC was established in 1947, shortly after the independence of India. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing schools in India.

Courses offered by INWTC

Basic Seamanship Course: This course teaches the basics of sailing, such as boat handling, navigation, and safety procedures.
Advanced Seamanship Course: This course builds on the skills learned in the Basic Seamanship Course. It also covers topics such as sailing in different weather conditions, racing, and boat maintenance.
Yachting Instructor’s Course: This course trains personnel to become qualified yachting instructors.
Powerboat Handling Course: This course teaches the basics of handling powerboats, such as starting and stopping the engine, steering, and docking.
Rescue and Survival Course: This course teaches personnel how to survive in the water and how to rescue others.

The INWTC is also home to the Indian Navy Sailing Team, which competes in national and international sailing competitions.

The INWTC has played a significant role in training naval personnel in watermanship and sailing skills. It has also played a role in promoting sailing as a sport in India. The INWTC is a vital part of the Indian Navy. It plays an important role in training naval personnel to be skilled and proficient sailors.

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