On April 13, 2026, the Indian Army(IA)’s Regiment of Artillery flagged off its first blue water sailing expedition ‘Samudra Sahas’ from Marve, Mumbai(Maharashtra).
- The voyage, inaugurated by N. S. Sarna, Commandant of the School of Artillery, marks the bicentenary (200 years) of the Regiment and pays tribute to the maritime legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
About Samudra Sahas:
Voyage Details: The expedition will cover about 520 nautical miles along the Konkan Coast using 21-foot Seabird class boats, divided into four legs: Mumbai–Vijaydurg (Maharashtra)–Goa–Vijaydurg–Mumbai.
Sailing Conditions: Sailing around 7 nautical miles off the coast, the team will face varying wind speeds from 2–4 knots to 10–15 knots, requiring high levels of seamanship, endurance, and coordination.
Team & Training: The expedition is led by Kshitij Nair and Prakash Funde, with ground support under Vardhan Shidhye. The crew underwent pre-expedition training at the Heavy Bridge Training Centre, Marve.
Support: The expedition is supported administratively and operationally by the Indian Navy(IN) and the Indian Coast Guard(ICG).
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