Maharashtra
‘Samudra Sahas’ Sailing Expedition Flagged Off from Mumbai
- 16 Apr 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Samudra Sahas Sailing Expedition was flagged off from Marve, Mumbai as part of the bicentenary celebrations of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Key Points
- Organiser: The expedition has been undertaken by the Regiment of Artillery (Indian Army) as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations.
- Flag-off: The expedition was ceremonially flagged off by Lieutenant General N. S. Sarna.
- The voyage was conducted in four legs: Mumbai to Vijaydurg, Vijaydurg to Goa, Goa to Vijaydurg, and Vijaydurg to Mumbai.
- It marks the first blue-water sailing expedition undertaken by an Artillery Regiment of the Indian Army.
- The sailors used 21-foot Seabird class sailing boats for the voyage.
- Purpose: The expedition pays tribute to the maritime legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Leadership: The expedition team is led by Captain Kshitij Nair and Subedar Prakash Funde.
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