A difficult sailing voyage was completed by an all-women crew from Tri-Services

Prior to a grueling blue-water cruise around the globe, a tri-service all-women crew successfully completed an almost four-week tough sailing excursion in the Arabian Sea under difficult conditions.

Twelve brave female officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force made the journey in order to train for the world circumnavigation competition that is set to happen in September, authorities said on Thursday.

According to them, the team set out on their expedition with the support of the Army Adventure Wing and the Army Aqua Nodal Center of the College of Military Engineering.

The expedition, which took place over the course of 27 days and tested their endurance and talents in some of the most difficult marine circumstances, is a prelude to a far more difficult global circumnavigation competition, according to an Army official.

He remarked, “The all-women crew’s successful completion of this expedition demonstrates the abilities and potential of women officers in leading and carrying out complex and challenging missions.”

This Friday is the official last leg of the training adventure, which involves a journey from Mumbai to Lakshadweep and back.

Together, the female sailors had completed more than 6,000 nautical miles of training.

According to the official, the crew is getting ready for the “Around the World Sailing Competition,” which is expected to be a momentous occasion in India’s military history.

According to a second official, the women sailors demonstrated not only their physical strength but also their mental toughness and collaboration as they sailed through challenging wind, scorching heat, and dangerous waves throughout their journey.

The expedition was divided into four sections, each of which offered the crew different difficulties and chances to learn, enhancing their capacity for the impending globe circumnavigation task, he added.

“This expedition aims to break down barriers related to gender and culture in addition to charting historical landmarks. The campaign highlights the value of inclusiveness and diversity while honouring “Nari Shakti,” or the strength of women, according to the official.

He said, “As the team gets ready for their international journey in the upcoming months, their story is already inspiring many across the nation and the world, showing that barriers can be broken and new paths can be forged with resilience and determination.”

The official continues, “This historic journey highlights the importance of fostering inclusivity and diversity within maritime and military endeavors in addition to exemplifying the spirit of adventure.”

According to him, the flagging-in ceremony, which is scheduled for this Friday night at Marve in Mumbai, will honor the accomplishments of the fearless female sailors who have completed more than 6000 nautical miles of training together.