India to take part in 50th edition of Cape to Rio Race 2023
On 19 December Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini has set sail for an expedition to South Africa's Cape Town for participating in the 50th edition of Cape to Rio Race 2023. The ocean sailing race will be flagged off from Cape Town on 2 January 2023, and terminate at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Defence, the expedition is one of the most prestigious transatlantic ocean races. An Indian Navy crew of five officers, including two women officers, are taking part in the expedition. The crew is expected to face extreme weather and sea conditions in the Indian, Atlantic and Southern Oceans during this transoceanic voyage, which will last 5-6 months.
The Ministry of Defence has found that sea expeditions help to develop a spirit of adventure and risk-taking. The expedition also aims to teach the ship's crew basic sailing skills, including navigation, communication, technical skills, planning.
Notably, the Indian Navy has been frequently collaborating in crusing expeditions like Sagar Parikrama. INSV Tarini is being skippered by Capt Atool Sinha with Lt Cdr Ashutosh Sharma, Lt Cdr Dilna K, Lt Cdr Roopa A and SLt Aviral Keshav as the crew, according to the Ministry of Defence. During the expedition, the crew will take the back route to India through Rio de Janeiro.
Оn the way back to India, Cdr Nikhil P Hegde will be taking over as skipper with the rest of crew: Cdr MA Zulfikar, Cdr Divya Purohit and Cdr Abhishek Doke, as reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.
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