Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Inaugural YAI – Ocean Gold Konkan Offshore Sailing Regatta Announced
The YAI – Ocean Gold Konkan Offshore Sailing Regatta is a new sailing event happening from December 8 to 12, 2025.
It will start at the Gateway of India in Mumbai and end in Goa, with a stop at Vijaydurg Fort.
Eight keelboats and two Seabird boats will compete, with some of India's best sailors, like Cdr.
Dilip Donde, participating.
The event is organized by Ocean Gold and The Yachting Association of India, with support from the Indian Navy and other groups.
There will be races, a visit to a historic fort, and a prize ceremony in Goa.
The goal is to make this a big event in India's sailing calendar, combining competition with exploring the beautiful Konkan coast.
The inaugural YAI – Ocean Gold Konkan Offshore Sailing Regatta will take place from December 8 to 12, 2025.
The 222-nautical-mile event will start at the Gateway of India, stop at Vijaydurg Fort, and finish in Goa.
Eight keelboats and 2 Seabird boats will compete, featuring notable sailors like Cdr. Dilip Donde.
The event is organized by Ocean Gold and The Yachting Association of India, with support from the Indian Navy and other groups.
The regatta includes races, a heritage visit, and a prize distribution ceremony in Goa.
- Who
- Organized by Ocean Gold and The Yachting Association of India (YAI), with support from the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and state tourism departments.
- What
- The inaugural YAI – Ocean Gold Konkan Offshore Sailing Regatta, a 222-nautical-mile endurance event.
- When
- Scheduled from December 8 to 12, 2025, with the prize distribution ceremony on December 13.
- Where
- Starting at the Gateway of India, with a stop at Vijaydurg Fort, and finishing in Goa.
- Why
- To showcase the beauty and challenge of the Konkan coastline and promote offshore sailing in India.
- Event Name
- YAI – Ocean Gold Konkan Offshore Sailing Regatta
- Dates
- December 8 to 12, 2025
- Route
- Gateway of India to Goa, with a stop at Vijaydurg Fort
- Participants
- Eight keelboats and 2 Seabird boats
- Notable Sailors
- Cdr. Dilip Donde (Retd.), LtCdr. Dilna Devadas, LtCdr. Roopa Alagirisamy
- Organizers
- Ocean Gold and The Yachting Association of India (YAI)
- Supporters
- Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and state tourism departments
- Prize Distribution
- December 13 at Dona Paula in Goa
