New Delhi: Two Indian Navy women officers— Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K—are all set to embark on a sailing expedition, titled ‘Navika Sagar Parikrama’, circumnavigating the globe onboard INSV Tarini, the Navy said on Sunday.
The officers had been preparing for this voyage for the last three years. The duo as part of the six member crew had participated in trans-oceanic expedition from Goa to Rio de Janeiro via Cape Town and back last year.
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Thereafter, the officers undertook a sailing expedition from Goa to Port Blair and back in double handed mode. Subsequently, the duo successfully undertook a sortie from Goa to Port Louis, Mauritius in dual handed mode early this year.
“Navika Sagar Parikrama would be a grueling voyage requiring extreme skills, physical fitness and mental alertness. The officers have been training rigorously and gained thousands of miles of experience under their belt,” a statement from the Navy read.
“Indian Navy has made significant efforts to revitalise the sailing tradition, emphasising its commitment to preserve maritime heritage of India & promote seamanship skill,” it adds further.