As many as 42 sailors of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) naval wing have taken up a sailing expedition on the Godavari from Bhadrachalam to Samalkot.
Flagged-off by Deputy Director General Air Commodore N.N. Reddy at Bhadrachalam on September 5, the two boats reached Rajamahendravaram on Monday and are scheduled to reach the destination on September 15.
Along with 14 girls, 33 cadets from seven units of the NCC are sailing the non-motorised boats, operated manually.
“The expedition infuses confidence among the cadets and helps them understand the importance of teamwork. As the Godavari waters are conducive for sailing, we are hosting the event now,” said A.C.S. Rao of the 7th naval unit.
Break day was announced for the participants on Monday, meaning they could explore places of interest and shop. The expedition would resume on Wednesday morning. Once the boats reached Samalkot, the cadets would leave for their native places on road.