The opening ceremony of the Admiral's Cup Sailing Regatta 2014 was conducted at the picturesque Ettikulum Bay at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala on 10 Dec 14. The event, with participation of teams from the Australia, Bangladesh, Bahrain, China, Egypt, France, Fiji, Germany, Mauritius, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE, USA, United Kingdom, apart from India, was inaugurated by Rear Admiral MD Suresh, Deputy Commandant, INA in an impressive ceremony. Special invitees and senior naval officers were present on the occasion, in addition to participants and their country coaches/officials.