Panaji: The INSV Tarini sailed into South Africa’s Cape Town on Monday to a rousing welcome from the local Indian diaspora, Indian Navy officers, and the South African naval band.
The Indian Navy’s two women officers – lieutenant commanders Dilna K and Roopa A – are now just 5,450 miles away from where they started their audacious expedition to become the first Indian duo to sail around the world. Having completed their 7,593km transatlantic journey, Dilna and Roopa are now on the verge of completing the golden circle – sailing parlance for those who sail around the three great capes.
The two naval officers will spend about a fortnight at Cape Town, where the INSV Tarini’s mast will undergo an inspection.
During their stay in Cape Town, the women will interact with local students, local city officials, and the Indians residing in the vicinity. On April 9, the Indian High Commission will host a formal reception for the two intrepid officers.
“They will be speaking and interacting with students and faculty members at various schools and universities. These engagements will be an occasion to speak about the Navika Sagar Parikrama II and India’s role in the maritime domain,” said an official. Once they sail out of Cape Town, it will take about 40-45 days of sailing to return to Goa, said a naval official. “As of now we have projected 5450 nautical miles of sailing. They are expected to return on May 30,” said the official.
So far, the officers’ journey has taken them through the perilous waters surrounding Cape Leeuwin and Cape Horn, and in the next few weeks, they will sail around the Cape of Good Hope after sailing out of Cape Town.
Lt Commander Dilna K, from Calicut, was commissioned into the Navy in 2014, following in the footsteps of her father, who served in the Indian Army. Lt Commander Roopa A, hailing from Puducherry, joined the Navy in 2017, carrying on the military tradition of her father, Alagirisamy GP, a former Air Force officer.
The two women – the first Indian duo to attempt to sail around the world – sailed out of the Mandovi river on Oct 2. The 55-foot yacht, built in Goa, has been their home for the last six months with stops at Fremantle, Leeuwin, and the Falklands. Their next stop – home.
The Indian Navy’s two women officers – lieutenant commanders Dilna K and Roopa A – are now just 5,450 miles away from where they started their audacious expedition to become the first Indian duo to sail around the world. Having completed their 7,593km transatlantic journey, Dilna and Roopa are now on the verge of completing the golden circle – sailing parlance for those who sail around the three great capes.
The two naval officers will spend about a fortnight at Cape Town, where the INSV Tarini’s mast will undergo an inspection.
During their stay in Cape Town, the women will interact with local students, local city officials, and the Indians residing in the vicinity. On April 9, the Indian High Commission will host a formal reception for the two intrepid officers.
“They will be speaking and interacting with students and faculty members at various schools and universities. These engagements will be an occasion to speak about the Navika Sagar Parikrama II and India’s role in the maritime domain,” said an official. Once they sail out of Cape Town, it will take about 40-45 days of sailing to return to Goa, said a naval official. “As of now we have projected 5450 nautical miles of sailing. They are expected to return on May 30,” said the official.
So far, the officers’ journey has taken them through the perilous waters surrounding Cape Leeuwin and Cape Horn, and in the next few weeks, they will sail around the Cape of Good Hope after sailing out of Cape Town.
Lt Commander Dilna K, from Calicut, was commissioned into the Navy in 2014, following in the footsteps of her father, who served in the Indian Army. Lt Commander Roopa A, hailing from Puducherry, joined the Navy in 2017, carrying on the military tradition of her father, Alagirisamy GP, a former Air Force officer.
The two women – the first Indian duo to attempt to sail around the world – sailed out of the Mandovi river on Oct 2. The 55-foot yacht, built in Goa, has been their home for the last six months with stops at Fremantle, Leeuwin, and the Falklands. Their next stop – home.
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