Deloitte Monsoon Regatta 2016 Conclusion

The Four Day, Deloitte Monsoon Regatta, the 8th edition of one of the largest sailing extravaganzas in India which received over 100 entries including one from Germany and one from The UK giving it it's first international flavor concluded here in city today.

Pincipal Secretary, Tourism, Govt of Telangana, Burra Venkatesham ; Chairman of Deloitte, P. R. Ramesh; Founder President of the Yacht Club of Hyderabad Suheim Sheikh graced the closing function.

The Monsoon Regatta is a National Ranking Championship that is held in Hyderabad in the Sub Junior category every around this time. And the top sailors congregate in large numbers. The Deloitte Monsoon Regatta has grown leaps and bounds thanks to the support of the Hyderabad Marriott for the last 6 years and Deloitte India informed Suheim Sheikh.

The YCH has strong tie ups with NGOs like Project 511, Naandi Foundation , LSN Foundation, Rotary Deccan and Akaanksha and is the only event where economically challenged kids from all these foundations including some from Mumbai have been trained and will be participating in targe numbers. With 30 such kids rubbing shoulders with the elite , this will be a regatta to remember.

"Being located on the banks of the Hussain Sagar makes it a privilege to associate ourselves with an event that focuses on the quality of water here. Both the Monsoon Regatta and Monsoon Jazz welcome the season and we are happy to see the children supported by the Yacht Club grow in their sailing and educational careers" said Sharad Datta GM of Hyderabad Marriott.
"We are proud to support the twin goals of the Yacht Club of Hyderabad , to bring awareness to our polluted water bodies and serve economically challenged children thru their motto 'Dignity Through Sports' " said Chairman of Deloitte India Mr.PR Ramesh in a special message.

The Deloitte Monsoon Regatta sailed the Americas Cup format for the first time in India which is Television and viewer friendly. Watching a sail race will not be a complicated exercise any longer.

The Regatta featured Fleet Racing in the Omega Class of Boats sponsored by Ford India and the Optimist Class sponsored by Telangana Tourism.

The top seeded team in the Omega Nationals were Indian Navy that featured a team helmed by Imo Lemnok with crew Gaurva Randhawa. A Multi National team with Mark Schamp of Germany and Robert Oates from the UK sailed with one Indian crew. Hyderabad was represented by Rishab Nayar, Tanish Desai and Praveen Kumar the first tow being champions in the Laser Class and have recently proved their class by winning the Laser events at Hyderabad.