The opening ceremony of the inaugural 'Navy Open Laser Championship' was conducted at the picturesque Ettikulum Bay at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala on 15 April. The event, with participation of 5 teams from various sailing clubs affiliated to the Yachting Association of India (YAI), from across the length and breadth of the country, was inaugurated by Commodore Lalit Bhatnagar, PD Training, INA in an impressive ceremony. Special invitees and senior naval officers were present on the occasion, in addition to participants and their coaches/officials.