The cadets of class 10th were taken on a two day educational trip to one of the most strategically important locations of the Indian Navy, INS Kadamba, located in Karwar district of Karnataka, the land of contrasting landscapes. The most joy and josh filled cadets were accompanied by the enthusiastic escort staff, Subedar Jitendra Singh, Mr.Ashokan N V, Ms. Bheemambika, Mr. Pinto and Mr. Ashok. The wheels started rolling by 0900 hrs on 14 December 2023 after the Principal's address, leaving the cadets motivated and eager towards the fun filled trip. After a long journey, the cadets stopped for lunch at Mangalore.
The journey resumed at 1500 hrs towards a halt at the roadside beaches at Udupi. The journey concluded with the cadets reaching the Navaratna Lodge in Karwar at 2120 hrs, after which we were served with dinner. The next morning (15 December 2023), the cadets left to visit their most awaited destination, INS Kadamba, at 0800 hrs after breakfast. An hour and twenty minutes later, in INS Kadamba, the cadets got off at the marvellous Naval base, where INS Vikramaditya was docked. They entered INS Vikramaditya, whose captain is Captain(IN) Vishal Bishnoi. There were numerous displays, mannequines and artefacts where the cadets could witness and learn various things like:
The takeoff and landing of aircraft on the deck, the safety equipment used during a fire accident on board, the arms and ammunition used by the navy personnel, the communication system used by the crew of INS Vikramaditya, types of fire accidents and extinguishers on board, the code names of various Naval ships. After alighting from the ship, the cadets were served with snacks and given an opportunity to purchase various insignia sold by the staff at the Naval base. The cadets left the Naval base after having lunch there. At 1620 hrs, the cadets visited the Murudeshwar Temple to offer their prayers. Again, at 1730 hrs, we boarded the bus and were back to school at 0345 hrs on 16 December 2023.
The trip was a memorable and educative one, and every cadet and staff on the tour will cherish this trip. The cadets learned equally as much as they enjoyed.
