Yachting Association of India

GAIL (India) Limited, India's flagship Natural Gas company, has signed on as the Silver sponsor of India International Regatta, scheduled at Chennai during 03 - 10 October 2010.

GAIL (India) Limited, concluded this understanding today with Yachting Association of India.

The regatta to be sailed off Chennai is expected to see more than 200 sailors from across the world racing in the Optimist and the 29er class of boats, which have been recently acquired by the YAI with assistance of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.

Commenting on the deal, Commodore (Retd) Amarjit Bajwa, Treasurer of the Yachting Association of India said, “We are delighted to have GAIL come on board as the Silver sponsor of the event.  It is our privilege to have one of the world’s leaders join hands with us and I extend a hearty welcome on behalf of the entire sailing family. I am confident that together we will create a wonderful experience for the sailing enthusiasts and help make this event even bigger in the days to come.”

Through the conduct of events, India International Regatta which is part funded by Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu aims to:

• promote interest in preservation and conservation of our environment and natural resources.
• promote sailing as a healthy and enjoyable sport for pleasure and competition for everyone for life.
• bring international and interstate sailors to Chennai.
• highlight and promote Chennai as the world class sailing destination.
• support the development and growth of sailing classes, Yacht Clubs and sailors.

More information about the event is available on the event website www.iiregatta.in