Tuticorin, June 29th, 2022: Dylan Fernandes of Aqua Ouback leaped to take the lead with a consistent performance in all four races in the men’s category on day-2 while Katya Saini of Aqua Outback maintained her lead in the women’s category after conclusion of races on Day 2 in the 3rd edition of the All-India Kite Boarding Championships held here at the Veppalodai Beach.
Dylan who had finished third on Day-1 overtook Arjun Motha
of Aqua Outback and Jehan Hoshi Driver of Quest Adventure Sports Academy who
had finished on top of Day 1. Dylan finished the day with a total net score of
8.0 while Arjun and Jehan finished with 16.0 and 17.0 respectively. Phillipe
Dartnell, Jothi Basu and Sunil Rajani maintained their 4th, 5th and
6th positions respectively from Day 1.
“I was confident of taking the lead today even after getting
a penalty on Day 1 because my rhythm was good and I was able to kiteboard
consistently”, said Dylan after the Day 2 races.
Meanwhile in the women’s category Katya Saini of Aqua
Outback maintained her lead from Day 1 with a net score of 6.0 ahead for Keona
Ranjini of PKA who scored 11.0. Avishma Matta of Aqua Outback is in the third
position.
“I hope to perform in the same way and finish the regatta as
the champion”, said a confident Katya after the races.
The All-India Kite Boarding Championship is held under the
aegis of Yachting Association of India and Premier Kite Boarding Association.
Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank is the title sponsor of this event while AICCI Young
Minds are the Industry Development partners. The event is hosted by Aqua
Outback, Tuticorin and is organised by the Tamil Nadu Sailing Association and
Chennai Sailing Academy.
Press release
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