Shree ram sea swimming club is a group of swimmers at PORBANDAR. The swimming club was established in the year 2001 and formally registered in year 2009. The club membership is irrespective of cast, creed, religion and social status. At present, our members ranging from 8 to 80 years of age , are good swimmers, practicing all 365 days a year, even in rough sea during monsoon.. The group has about 150 members including 20 ladies. We have earned name in the sea swimming through out the state.
• To promote spirit of adventure, patriotism and brotherhood among youth.
• To popularize sea swimming and other adventurous sports in the area.
• To spread fitness awareness in the adult population.
• To support and encourage activities, related to environment protection.
• To support state youth cultural and sports activities in Porbandar.
• To organize fitness programs for the citizens and youths.
• To support authorities in organizing activities related to youth.
• To organize cycling and tracking activities, regularly.
• To assist govt. agencies in case of disaster.
• Since its inception, “Shree ram sea swimming club” organize short and long distance (upto 10 km.) swimming competition. We organize well planned competition for past 14 years.
• We also organize “COACHING CAMP” for sea swimming, every year.
• On Independence Day and republic day, we arrange flag hoisting program in deep sea.
• We arrange trekking and mountaineering programs for members.
• Actively participate with the Government Agencies during natural disaster.
• We participate in Beach cleaning and environment protection programs.
• A cycling club is now established with active supports by our members.
• A kayaking club has started for the young members.
We are grateful to receive various types of help from different agencies and personals. Technical and rescue support:
• Indian Navy - Porbandar
• Indian Coast Guards Guard - Porbandar
• Nagar SevaSadan - Porbandar
• KharvaSamaj–Porbandar
• Porbandar Marine Police
• SashatraseemaBal, Porbandar.
We are grateful to have technical supports from following officers.
• Mr.VirendraNanavati, FINA, TSC, Vice Chairman.
• Mr.KamleshNanavati, Secretary, swimming federation of India
• Mr.Bankim Joshi, Technical official, Swimming federation of India.
• State Bank of India
• Hariom Ashram, Surat
• RizwanAdatiya Foundation
• Saurashtra Chemicals
• Saurashtra cements
• Porbandar Commercial co-operative bank
• Velji P. and Sons.
• Sh. BharatbhaiThakrar, U.K. … and others.
The teenage sensation Maana Patel of Gujarat, in the field of swimming, started her competitive career from our club. She participated in the swimming competition, held in the year 2009. Now, she is breaking NATIONAL RECORDS of senior category and also participated in the Tokyo Olympic-2020.
She was a participant of triathlon competition, held in 2006. She has earned name in the field now.