New Delhi, Jan 4 (UNI) The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, being undertaken by two Indian Navy women officers — Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A — on Saturday left Lyttelton Port, New Zealand, for its third leg to Port Stanley (Falkland Islands).
This is the longest leg of the expedition with a distance of approximately 5600 nm (approx 10,400 km) and will also be the southernmost transit of Tarini, an official statement said.
INSV Tarini, arrived at Lyttelton port on 22 December after completing the second leg of the historic double-handed circumnavigation.
During the period in Lyttelton, the crew undertook repairs and maintenance of the boat with particular
focus on the next leg where the vessel will be crossing the South Pacific, pass through the treacherous Drake Passage, and cross Cape Horn to reach Port Stanley.
While in Lyttelton, the crew also interacted with the Indian community who were eager to visit the boat and query the crew about various aspects of ocean sailing.
A large number of members from the Indian Diaspora turned up for the flag off of INSV Tarini.
Navika Sagar Parikrama-II, is an Indian Navy expedition attempting a double-handed circumnavigation of the earth via the three Great Capes.
