The crew was welcomed by members of the Maori community in traditional style, he said. The crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II (aboard INSV Tarini) left the Lyttelton Port this morning for its onward passage — third leg of the expedition — to Port Stanley (Falkland Islands). This is the longest leg of the expedition with a distance of approximately 5,600 nautical miles (about 10,400 km), the official added.
During the stay at Lyttelton, the crew undertook repairs and maintenance of the vessel focusing on the next leg where it will cross the South Pacific, pass through the treacherous Drake Passage, before crossing Cape Horn to reach Port Stanley.
#NavikaSagarParikrama_II#INSVTarini left Lyttelton Port, New Zealand for its onward passage to Port Stanley (Falkland Islands).
The third leg of approx 5600 nm (10400 km) is the longest and the most challenging leg.
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“With the frontal weather systems of the Southern Ocean, Team Tarini can expect to experience challenging seas with up to 50-60 knots (90-110 kmph) winds,” the spokesman said.
On December 31, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi complimented the two women officers onboard Tarini for exhibiting courage, grit and dedication in their ongoing expedition, saying it “exemplifies the indomitable spirit of adventure and resilience that defines the [Indian] naval force”.
While in Lyttelton, the crew interacted with the Indian diaspora who wanted to know more about the various aspects of ocean sailing from the Two Indian Navy women officers of INSV Tarini set sail on treacherous Drake Passage leg of global expedition
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) ‘Tarini’ carrying two women officers left the Lyttelton Port in New Zealand on January 4 for the longest and the most challenging leg of its global expedition.
The INSV Tarini reached Lyttelton on December 22, completing the second leg of the historic “double-handed circumnavigation” being undertaken by two Indian Navy women officers — Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A – which highlights India’s growing prowess of maritime exploration, a Navy spokesman said, PTI reported.
The crew was welcomed by members of the Maori community in traditional style, he said. The crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II (INSV Tarini) left the Lyttelton Port this morning for its onward passage — third leg of the expedition — to Port Stanley (Falkland Islands). This is the longest leg of the expedition with a distance of approximately 5,600 nautical miles (about 10,400 km), the official added.
During the stay at Lyttelton, the crew undertook repairs and maintenance of the vessel focusing on the next leg where it will cross the South Pacific, pass through the treacherous Drake Passage, before crossing Cape Horn to reach Port Stanley.
“With the frontal weather systems of the Southern Ocean, Team Tarini can expect to experience challenging seas with up to 50-60 knots (90-110 kmph) winds,” the spokesman said.
On December 31, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi complimented the two women officers onboard Tarini for exhibiting courage, grit and dedication in their ongoing expedition, saying it “exemplifies the indomitable spirit of adventure and resilience that defines the [Indian] naval force”.
While in Lyttelton, the crew interacted with the Indian diaspora who wanted to know more about the various aspects of ocean sailing from the two-member crew of Tarini. INSV Tarini was open to visitors at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch, where people — including Victoria Henstock, councillor of Christchurch City Council — visited the vessel.
A large number of Indians turned up for the Flag Off ceremony of INSV Tarini, which saw traditional prayers for the crew offered by the Maori community. The Navika Sagar Parikrama II is an Indian Navy expedition attempting a double-handed circumnavigation of Earth via the three Great Capes. The boat was flagged off from Goa on October 2, 2024, by Admiral Tripathi.
After sailing across the Indian Ocean for 38 days, it halted at Fremantle, Australia, between November 9 and 24. The second leg from Fremantle to Lyttelton was covered in 28 days during which the vessel encountered challenging weather conditions, the spokesman said.
