SAGARI PARIKRAMECHA PARAKRAM

Book Details

• Title: SAGARI PARIKRAMECHA PARAKRAM

• Author: Commander Dilip Donde

• Translators: Mukta Deshpande

• Publisher: [Publisher Name]

• Language: Marathi (Translated from English)

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9789353172169

• Pages: 300

• Publishing Year: August 2019

• Category: Biography & True Stories

• Sub Category: Memoirs, Diaries, Letters & Journals

• Cover: Paperback

About The Book
In this gripping account, Commander Dilip Donde recounts his extraordinary journey to become the first Indian to complete a solo circumnavigation under sail, south of the three great capes. This achievement, accomplished on 19 May 2010 when he sailed INSV Mhadei into Mumbai Harbour, secured his place in India’s maritime history and earned him recognition worldwide.

The book takes readers through the remarkable and often arduous journey that spanned over four years. From building a suitable boat with the help of an Indian boat-builder to navigating the labyrinth of India’s ‘sea-blind’ bureaucracy, Commander Donde shares the highs and lows of his journey. The narrative reflects the unwavering perseverance and self-belief required to achieve such an ambitious goal, despite the challenges and lack of precedents in India.

Mentored by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail solo non-stop around the world, Donde’s story is not only an adventure but also a powerful tribute to the strength of human determination. It’s a story of how heroes are made, often against the system, through sheer commitment to their chosen path.