Summary:
It’s minutes before flag-off at the fibre boat race organised by Ocean Awareness and Association of Chennai Thiruvallur District Progressive Fisherman. Jackie’s stamina is crucial to win the race,” explains fisherman P Sivakumar. Boat mechanic M Ashok calibrates the 10hp engine of the boat which G Palani and three others will sail. “There will be four men in each.” The boats were shortlisted by organising an internal race in the area. “There are three boats from Kottivakkam participating in the race,” explains Sudhakar..