“AQUA 08” NCC OCEAN SAILING EXPEDITION FLAGGED OFF
October 3, 2008
Col. S. K. Singh, Deputy Commandant, 2 Signals Training Centre flagged- off the 10 day “Aqua 08” Ocean Sailing expedition organized by The 1 Goa Naval Unit NCC, Panaji from the Dona Paula jetty today.
On arrival at the Dona Paula, the Deputy Commandant of 2STC Col. Singh was presented a impressive Guard of Honour by the Infantry wing NCC Cadets of the 1 Goa Battalion NCC. Speaking on the occasion Col Singh said such activities not only give break from the routine life and provide adventure opportunities at sea but also instill qualities like courage, team spirit, comradeship which he said are very important in their future life. He wished the cadets a happy and safe sailing.
Associate NCC Officer Anu Modak compared while Lt. B. S. Ingalhalli proposed a vote of thanks.
Commanding officer of 1 Goa Battalion NCC Col. F. B. Patel, Col. Avtar Singh and Col. V. R. Villavan Kothai of the Corps of the Signals, Administrative Officer 1 Goa Girls Battalion Lt. V. Kalaivani Associate NCC Officers of various colleges and schools from Goa instructional staff and others were present.
An insignia of the expedition was presented to Col. S. K. Singh by Commander Utpal Datta. The sailing expedition from Panaji –Betul-Terekhol and back from October 3, 2008 to October 12, 2008 will be covering a total distance of 468 kms.
The expedition sailed under the Command of Commander Utpal Datta, NM. 24 Naval cadets handpicked from various educational institutions of Goa have been trained for this challenging adventure activity. 15 Cadets comprising of 10 senior Division (boys) and 05 Senior Wing (girls) have been short listed for main expedition, where as 09 cadets have been placed in reserve who would join up at different phases to relive the main team.
The main aim of the expedition is to familiarize the cadets with the skills of whaler sailing and instill confidence in the trainees to helm a sailing vessel at sea. Carry out adventure training of cadets and inculcate in them a spirit of adventure, to arouse the interest of cadets in watermanship activities. To inculcate in the cadets the vital aspects of co-operation, teamwork, survival at sea, to understand and to build spirit de-corps amongst themselves.
October 3, 2008
Col. S. K. Singh, Deputy Commandant, 2 Signals Training Centre flagged- off the 10 day “Aqua 08” Ocean Sailing expedition organized by The 1 Goa Naval Unit NCC, Panaji from the Dona Paula jetty today.
On arrival at the Dona Paula, the Deputy Commandant of 2STC Col. Singh was presented a impressive Guard of Honour by the Infantry wing NCC Cadets of the 1 Goa Battalion NCC. Speaking on the occasion Col Singh said such activities not only give break from the routine life and provide adventure opportunities at sea but also instill qualities like courage, team spirit, comradeship which he said are very important in their future life. He wished the cadets a happy and safe sailing.
Associate NCC Officer Anu Modak compared while Lt. B. S. Ingalhalli proposed a vote of thanks.
Commanding officer of 1 Goa Battalion NCC Col. F. B. Patel, Col. Avtar Singh and Col. V. R. Villavan Kothai of the Corps of the Signals, Administrative Officer 1 Goa Girls Battalion Lt. V. Kalaivani Associate NCC Officers of various colleges and schools from Goa instructional staff and others were present.
An insignia of the expedition was presented to Col. S. K. Singh by Commander Utpal Datta. The sailing expedition from Panaji –Betul-Terekhol and back from October 3, 2008 to October 12, 2008 will be covering a total distance of 468 kms.
The expedition sailed under the Command of Commander Utpal Datta, NM. 24 Naval cadets handpicked from various educational institutions of Goa have been trained for this challenging adventure activity. 15 Cadets comprising of 10 senior Division (boys) and 05 Senior Wing (girls) have been short listed for main expedition, where as 09 cadets have been placed in reserve who would join up at different phases to relive the main team.
The main aim of the expedition is to familiarize the cadets with the skills of whaler sailing and instill confidence in the trainees to helm a sailing vessel at sea. Carry out adventure training of cadets and inculcate in them a spirit of adventure, to arouse the interest of cadets in watermanship activities. To inculcate in the cadets the vital aspects of co-operation, teamwork, survival at sea, to understand and to build spirit de-corps amongst themselves.
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