The event organized on the sidelines of ‘Wasantha Udanaya’ (Spring Festival) catched the eyes of both local and foreign tourists who flocked to Nuwara Eliya in numbers during this festive season.

Apart from the competitors of the Sri Lanka Navy, a large number of contestants representing water sport clubs across the country took part in the championship.  Navy's elite Special Boat Squadron (SBS) and Divers held spectators spell-bound by their stunning Arrow Boat maneuvers.

Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne was the Chief Guest of the event.