Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Four boats overturn in Surat race
Four boats tipped over during a boat race in Surat, India.
The race was happening near the Dumas coast.
Strong winds caused the boats to flip, but everyone was saved and no one got hurt.
The race is a big event that happens every year.
Ten boats started the race, and it went from Hazira jetty to Magdalla port.
The organizers are the National Fighter Club, and the event is called the Mahajan Memorial Sea boat competition.
It's been going on for 50 years!
Four manual boats overturned during a traditional sea boat race off Surat’s Dumas coast due to strong winds.
All participants were safely rescued with no casualties reported.
The race was organized by the National Fighter Club and is held annually as part of the Mahajan Memorial Sea boat competition.
Ten boats participated in the race, which started at Hazira jetty and ended at Magdalla port, covering a distance of 21 km.
The event has been held every year for the past 50 years.
- Who
- Participants in the Mahajan Memorial Sea boat competition
- What
- Four manual boats overturned during a race
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Dumas coast, Surat
- Why
- Due to high-speed winds
- Location
- Dumas coast, Surat
- Event
- Mahajan Memorial Sea boat competition
- Organizer
- National Fighter Club
- Participants
- 10 boats
- Distance
- 21 km
- Casualties
- None