Samudra Pradakshina: first all-women tri-service sailing voyage
Why in the news
The Defence Minister virtually flagged off an Army, Navy and Air Force all-women sailing expedition from Mumbai.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vessel | IASV Triveni, 50-foot Class A indigenous yacht |
| Route | Equator crossed twice; Capes Leeuwin, Horn, Good Hope |
| Crew | 10 officers led by Lt Col Anuja Varudkar (Army) and Sqn Ldr Shraddha P Raju (IAF) |
- Meets World Sailing Speed Record Council norms.
- Research with the National Institute of Oceanography on micro-plastics and marine health.
Earlier feats
- Capt Dilip Donde (2009-10): first solo.
- Cmde Abhilash Tomy (2012-13): first non-stop.
- INSV Tarini: Navika Sagar Parikrama.