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Over 100 Participants From 10 States, 12 Clubs Participate In North East Regatta 2023 In Meghalaya

Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh inaugurated the North East Regatta 2023 on Saturday at the pristine Umiam Water Sports Complex.

North East Regatta 2023

In the five-day event, over 100 participants from over 10 states across the country including 12 clubs participated in it. Also, Teams from Indian Army and Naval Services are also taking part in the 5-day racing spectacle.

Taking notes from the event, North East Regetta 2023 is a project that is launched by the tourism department in collaboration with Umiam Sailors Club, the first club of its kind in Meghalaya. This Regatta has been held with an aim to promote sailing and other activities related to diving, and parasailing, among others.

Lyngdoh’s stance on the event

Speaking in an interview, the minister said, “We not only have national talents but are capable of producing international talents in this particular sport. Meghalaya aspires to host water sports at the national level in the years to come. An event of this stature will motivate our young generation to excel in this sport.”

“We will also be introducing a yacht here and lake cruise so that such activities accelerate the pace of tourism in the state,” he said.

Several officials including Colonel Vivek Kalavat, head of the Technical Committee, lauded the state government for its enthusiasm to organize the event for the first time.

When asked if the weather is favourable for the sailors, Colonel Kalavat said, “In the past few days we have noticed that the weather keeps changing. The sailors who are technically good will try to take advantage of the wind. And if there is rain and wind it is even more fun for the sailors.”

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Sailors were impressed with the event

Secunderabad Sailing Club’s Alekya Condoo said she is impressed with the organisers for doing a great job in selecting a beautiful venue.

“It’s really interesting and challenging and hopefully it’ll be fun,” she said.

Condoo and the other sailors from various clubs are also looking forward to the concert that has been organised at Umiam.

Moreover, the regatta would witness exciting boat races along with electrifying music concerts on April 29 and 30, featuring a diverse lineup of local, national, and international artists to make it a high-octane event. With nature in bounty, there are nature excursions, food and flea markets, a tour package for sailors and tourists, paintball, camping spots, and the introduction of river cruise boats at picturesque Umiam.

Alina Khan

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