Sailing Excellence: YAI Senior National Championships 2023 Concludes in Mumbai

The YAI Senior National Sailing Championships 2023, hosted in the picturesque backdrop of Mumbai’s Colaba, came to a thrilling close on the 20th of September.

This highly anticipated event saw an impressive participation of 82 entries hailing from sixteen prestigious clubs across India, establishing it as one of the year’s most popular sailing competitions. Despite overcast weather conditions, which led to light and variable wind patterns across all three courses, the races were fiercely contested, with the lead shifting nearly every day. In the end, the unwavering skills and determination of the top sailors prevailed, culminating in the following final results:

Winners in Each Category:

ILCA 7 (Men):

1. Sikanshu Singh (AYN)
2. Mohit Saini (AYN)
3. Deepak Saini (INWTC, Mumbai)

ILCA 6 (Women):

1. Ritika Dangi (NSS)

49er (Men):

1. A Thakur/S Rangad (INWTC, Mumbai)
2. P Noble/M Francis (AYN)
3. Binoob M / Ajay Raj Singh (AYN)

NACRA 17 (Mixed):

1. Aman Vyas / Aastha Senapati (INWTC, Mumbai)

470 (Mixed):

1. Shraddha Verma/Ravindra Sharma (INWTC, Mumbai)
2. Uma Chauhan (NSS) / CHS Reddy (AYN)
3. Naincy Rai (NSS) / Shubham Patel (AYN)

RS:X (Men):

1. Mithilesh Kumar (AYN)
2. Vedprakash Pathak (AYN)
3. Vijay B More (INWTC, Goa)

RS:X (Women):

1. Manaswini Maharana (OYA)

Formula Kite:

1. Hridin NK (AYN)

The YAI Senior National Sailing Championships 2023 not only showcased the remarkable talent within India’s sailing community but also highlighted the spirit of competition and sportsmanship that define the sport. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their outstanding performances in this thrilling event.