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Gaurav Shinde, a Search Quality Evaluator at Google India, an avid blogger and photographer will circumnavigate the globe during the ninth edition of the Clipper Race, which starts on Sunday 1 September. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is a unique event which offers anyone the chance to sail around the world no matter their previous experience; many take part with none before their Level 1 training. The race will take Gaurav 40,000 Miles across all continents in the world.  

The Sports Authority of India has hired Peter Conway as head coach for the Yachting Association of India’s sailing programs effective 11 June 2013 on a short term contract up to 31 Aug 13.

Peter Conway brings a decorated résumé to the table as the head coach.

Pete will be responsible for training of youth teams participating at the IODA World Championship 2013, ISAF Youth World Championship 2013 and IODA Asian Championship 2013. He will also accompany teams for other preparatory events during this period.

Justice (Retd) Ms Usha Mehra, Chairperson and members of the Balloting Committee met today at 1530 Hrs to scrutinise the nominations received for candidates to the twelve elective positions on the YAI Council. An independent observer of the Indian Olympic Association was also present at the meeting.

Welcoming the participants, the Chairperson gave a brief on the tasks that were required to be carried out by the Committee in scrutinising the nominations to abide by the notifications of the Election Notice issued vide YAI letter No YAI/ Election/2013 -17 dated 30 April 2013.

On completion of the scrutiny of the submitted nomination papers the Balloting Committee has declared a total of 14 candidates eligible for contesting in the YAI Council elections. 

The Minutes of the Meeting of the Balloting Committee can be downloaded from the link provided below.