New Delhi, April 5 -- A team of 11 women officers from three defence forces has set out on a sailing expedition around the world. This journey aims to demonstrate the capabilities of Indian women in sailing.

The team is composed of six Indian Army officers, one Indian Navy officer, and four Indian Air Force officers, all united by a common dream: to circumnavigate the world while sailing in the treacherous Southern Ocean.

The team for the Tri-Services All Women Blue Water Sailing Expedition commenced their training at the Army Adventure Nodal Centre for Blue water sailing under OIC Expedition Lt Col R Venu and Chief Instr Lt Col MK Singh/ Lt Col Surender Singh, who are both very experienced offshore sailors.

The Tri-Services Team compr...