New Delhi, May 27 -- The Indian Navy is set to welcome the crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, led by Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, after their remarkable 50,000km circumnavigation of the globe onboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini.

The crew will arrive in Goa on May 29, marking the culmination of their eight-month journey across four continents, three oceans, and three Great Capes. This extraordinary sailing expedition was flagged off from Naval Ocean Sailing Node, Goa, on Oct 2, 2024.

The crew accomplished this rare feat in double-handed mode, relying solely on sails and wind power, and braving extreme weather conditions, including winds up to 50 knots (93 kmph) and stormy weather.

The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Sing...