Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Indian Naval Officers Complete Historic Global Sailing Voyage
Two Indian women, Dilna and Roopa, sailed around the world on a boat!
They were gone for eight months, visiting far away places.
They went through scary storms and huge waves, especially near Cape Horn, which is known for its dangerous weather.
They even went to a very remote spot in the ocean called Point Nemo.
They saw cool things like shooting stars and met some Indians living far from home.
They had to fix their boat and get supplies along the way, but they made it home safe, and sound, and happy to be back on land!
Two Indian naval officers, Dilna and Roopa, returned after an eight-month global circumnavigation.
They are the first Indians to reach Point Nemo in a sailboat.
A major highlight was rounding Cape Horn, considered the Everest of sailing.
The voyage included stops at four ports, including the Falkland Islands.
They encountered challenging weather, including waves up to seven meters and cyclones.
- Who
- Lieutenant Commanders Dilna and Roopa, two Indian naval officers.
- What
- Lieutenant Commanders Dilna and Roopa completed a historic global circumnavigation.
- When
- The officers returned after an eight-month voyage.
- Where
- The voyage covered the globe, including Cape Horn, Point Nemo, and the Falkland Islands.
- Why
- They undertook the voyage as a part of their naval service, to achieve a sailing milestone, and for adventure.
- Sailors
- Dilna and Roopa
- Voyage Duration
- 8 months
- Key Achievement
- Rounding Cape Horn
- Remotest Location
- Point Nemo
- Boat Name
- INSV Tarini