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Marking yet another significant moment for sailing and water sports in the country, Meghalaya successfully hosted the 4th North East Regatta 2026 with a grand closing ceremony held at Water Sports Complex, Umiam. Organised by the Yachting Association of India (YAI) in association with the Umiam Sailing Club and supported by Department of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, the event featured a strong representation of more than 100 sailors taking part in 5 days of competitive sailing.

The event follows the successful conduct of the 1st Indian Sailing League, which was staged off the same coast last week, featuring 182 participants, including 58 international sailors from around the world.

The Competition spanned categories such as ILCA 4 boys and girls, Optimist (boys and girls), 420 Mixed, 29ER (boys and girls), and Techno 293 (boys and girls). The regatta is one of India’s most prestigious sailing events and serves as a YAI ranking event, determining the national ranking of the sailors. Regatta also serves as a platform for the trials for national squads for international events like the Asian Games.

Apart from the titles, a total prize pool of over ₹10 lakhs was awarded to the winners under different categories