- After three years of preparation, two women officers (Lt. Commanders A. Roopa and K. Dilna) of the Indian Navy are set to embark on a challenging voyage to circumnavigate the globe onboard INSV Tarini.
| Golden Globe Race It is a solo, non-stop, around-the-world sailing competition, first held in 1968. Sailors use only traditional navigation methods without modern aids. Known for its extreme difficulty, the race covers the Southern Ocean. It was revived in 2018 for its 50th anniversary, with Commander Abhilash Tomy representing India in that edition. |
- Both officers have undergone rigorous training for the Sagar Parikrama expedition, which requires exceptional skills, physical fitness, and mental endurance.
- They have experience in trans-oceanic expeditions from Goa to Rio de Janeiro, a double-handed voyage from Goa to Port Blair, and another to Mauritius.
- The Indian Navy has been promoting maritime heritage and seafaring skills through its ocean sailing expeditions, utilizing ships like INS Tarangini, and INS Sudarshini and circumnavigation aboard INSV Mhadei and INSV Tarini.
Dig Deeper: Locate on the map Cape of Good Hope, Cape Horn and Cape Leeuwin.
