ABOUT YAM
Yachting Association of Maharashtra
Functioning under the umbrella of the Yachting Association of India (YAI), YAM plays a pivotal role in promoting and developing sailing within the state while adhering to national and international standards.
Set up as the Yacht Racing Association, the YAM has since become the Maharashtra statel governing body for dinghy, motor and sail cruising, all forms of sail racing, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing and personal watercraft and a leading representative body for inland waterways cruising.
The YAM exists to get more people into boating and watersport activities, promote safe boating practices and raise the standards of yachting and sailing in the India and Maharashtra through its network of YAM recognised training centres in all districts of State Of Maharashtr, and YAM affiliated clubs.
Our Notable Achievements
Training Olympians and Champions
YAM has played a crucial role in training and mentoring sailors who have gone on to represent India at international championships, including the Asian Sailing Championships, World Sailing Championships, and the Olympics.
Infrastructure Development
YAM has played a crucial role in training and mentoring sailors who have gone on to represent India at international championships, including the Asian Sailing Championships, World Sailing Championships, and the Olympics.
YAM remains committed to fostering a robust sailing culture in Maharashtra, providing aspiring sailors with world-class training, facilities, and opportunities to excel on national and international platforms.
Yachting Association of Maharashtra
Vision
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To promote and nurture yachting in Maharashtra and India.
Mission
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Provide world-class training facilities.
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Foster youth participation in competitive sailing.
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Represent Maharashtra in national and international sailing competitions.
Affiliation
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Recognized by the Indian Sailing Federation (INSAF).
Recognition & Partnerships
Awards
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Maharashtra’s Best Sailing Organization Award (2023).
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Maharashtra’s Best Sailing Organization Award (2023).
Key Partnership
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Collaborations with Sailing Coach India and Goa Beach Sports Academy.
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Collaborations with Sailing Coach India and Goa Beach Sports Academy.