tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post4004727552780250934..comments2023-12-19T02:07:54.540+05:30Comments on Indian Navy Solo Circumnavigation: Oh these maddening Easterlies!!Indian Navy Solo Circumnavigationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05134409616172070150noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-53946729087474328992010-01-24T09:57:36.070+05:302010-01-24T09:57:36.070+05:30What an adventure! What an adventure you're b...What an adventure! What an adventure you're both having... And fantastic for us to be following it so minutely. I think it's the first time I've fully experienced the power (for good) of our new cyber-society and it fills me with optimism - as does your adventure, the epitome of the human spirit. Bravo and best wishes,<br />Meredith<br />(an Aussi having her own little adventure living in beautiful Sri Lanka)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040447644769573455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-55276387824164905222009-12-31T19:23:02.878+05:302009-12-31T19:23:02.878+05:30Hang in there sir, and have a safe and wonderful n...Hang in there sir, and have a safe and wonderful new year........what u r doing is amazing....and i used to think t'gini did long voyages.. <br /><br /><br />cheers <br /><br />patAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-72670832382655848872009-12-30T01:27:32.506+05:302009-12-30T01:27:32.506+05:30Rum can get you through times of no wind much bett...Rum can get you through times of no wind much better than wind can get you through times of no rumTEAM HAMMERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782559531120721219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-17219251047134566822009-12-29T12:57:35.128+05:302009-12-29T12:57:35.128+05:30HI MATE'
I CAN SEE FROM READING ABOUT YOUR ...HI MATE'<br /> <br /> I CAN SEE FROM READING ABOUT YOUR BOAT, THAT WITH MORE SAIL THEN WHAT JESSICA HAS YOU'LL BE PASSING HER VERY SOON AND GOIN ON BY HER.. IS YOUR'S THE 45' OR THE 56' FOOTER? EITHER WAY YOU ALOTE FASTER AND SMOOTHER SAIL'N THEN IF YOU WAS IN A SMALLER BOAT LIKE THE 34' RANGE THAT SHE IS IN... PLUS YOU HAVE MUCH MORE ROOM INSIDE...<br />ARE YOU RUNNING TWIN SAIL'S OR JUST THE ONE ?<br /><br /> TRY TO KEEP WATCH OVER JESSICA WHILE YOUR CLOSE TO HER... YOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHEN YOUR SO FAR OUT IN THAT KIND OF WIND AND SURF... <br /><br />TAKE CARE AND GOD SPEED YOU BOTH HOME SAFLY ....<br /><br />JOHN GLENN SHEPPARD USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-39297578190550866052009-12-29T12:44:17.568+05:302009-12-29T12:44:17.568+05:30awesome to know there is someone else out there wi...awesome to know there is someone else out there with our Jess Take care and safe sailingCleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07670450249418753108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-52798357669285521752009-12-29T12:37:46.997+05:302009-12-29T12:37:46.997+05:30cap dilip,
waiting patiently to know how u (and ...cap dilip, <br /><br />waiting patiently to know how u (and jess) are negotiating the headwinds.<br /><br />bob from birch bay washingtonBob from Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672671655687291088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-17507589236171360172009-12-29T11:06:50.470+05:302009-12-29T11:06:50.470+05:30Hi Dilip,
I heard about your blog as a few others...Hi Dilip,<br /><br />I heard about your blog as a few others have now, from the wonderful, talented, brave Jessica Watson. Isn't she doing well! My three children aged 17, 15 and 11 are funny. They think that I now have another adopted daughter (Jessica Watson), as I am continously telling the family how she is going on her travels.<br /><br />I can remember reading somewhere a little while ago that you had stopped in at Lyttleton, New Zealand, but didn't know that you had a web address? I hope that the kiwis were friendly and treated you well.<br /><br />Jessica has enjoyed speaking to you she says in her blog, it seems that you are catching up to her. The closest thing she has come to something human (man made) lately was a plastic container that washed passed her, so maybe you might be able to wave to her as you go past, I'm sure that would make her day :-).<br /><br />Your voyage is a little different to Jessica's voyage in that you can make stops on your way, which I'm sure Jessica would like to do as well, but that will have to be on another voyage, as this one is solo, non-assisted, and non-stop.<br /><br />I hope that all goes well for you as you approach Cape Horn and the Roaring Forties! I have never sailed on a yacht before, just on a little dinghy, fishing. I admire how you are travelling all alone out there in the middle of nowhere. I wish you safe travels for the duration of your voyage and I will keep tabs on your voyage now that I know about your travels. I am also watching out for Abby Sunderland who is the American lass who is getting ready to set sail on "Wild Eyes". She is also 16 years old.<br /><br />All the best and "Happy New Year". Jan (Auckland, New Zealand)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-88221728858393854422009-12-29T09:51:50.849+05:302009-12-29T09:51:50.849+05:30I agree with the comments about your pictures. Ve...I agree with the comments about your pictures. Very pretty! One almost had me sea sick! (I think we were healing a bit)<br />I'm only as far as August--meaning I've finished August and plan to start reading the 14 Sept. posts tomorrow. Moths, hah? How odd. Jessica had those squid a couple of nights in a row not long after she first set out, if I recall correctly, but one isn't as surprised about squid--although I never new they hung out together and it never occurred to me they'd get washed aboard a boat. <br />I too am sorry you are struggling through winds that are going the wrong way. Soooo...do you keep going South until they change? Here's the part where we learn Tracie isn't a sailor...you don't want to get too far South, right? Isn't the wind even stronger the farther South you go?....but then when it's going the wrong way, who can say how strong it would be I guess. OK, this sounds like rambling, so I'm leaving now.<br />Here's hoping the wind shifts and sets you in the direction you want to go!<br />Take care,<br />Tracie<br />P.S. Please forgive me if it's rude not to address you as "Sir". I'm not familiar with Naval etiquette, but noticed many of your early commenters address you that way. Is that something between fellow service people, or should civilians address a naval officer that way also?<br />Sorry for all the questions but here's one last one, are you still in the Navy?<br />OK, NOW I'm leaving.Tracie Lynne Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151184946152636251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-24485498142077433832009-12-29T09:30:15.134+05:302009-12-29T09:30:15.134+05:30Hi Commander Donde!!
This is Ritu Sharma from Ind...Hi Commander Donde!!<br /><br />This is Ritu Sharma from Indo-Asian News Service, Delhi. Jst had a couple of queries-<br />1. How are you planning to celebrate new year?<br />2. you have completed your antartica leg. So if you cud describe the environment a bit. Did u c any floating icebergs.<br />3. And how do you spend your time.<br /><br />Looking forward to see you here. Till then happy journey. My email is ritu86sharma@gmail.comRitu Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04566995698018735751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-78148647211461779582009-12-29T08:44:38.165+05:302009-12-29T08:44:38.165+05:30readoDilip - Since Jessica turned South toward Sot...readoDilip - Since Jessica turned South toward Soth America I've had a bit of an estimate on her sailing abeam the Cape --- my prog is January 21, 2010. I am hoping it will be that or sooner; and for you also.<br /><br />May you get relief with westerly winds soon --<br /><br />GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-73904316599390690922009-12-29T08:28:17.007+05:302009-12-29T08:28:17.007+05:30Hey Dilip
Been following Jessica with some anxiet...Hey Dilip<br /><br />Been following Jessica with some anxiety as she proceeds South --- it looks like you both are in some "headwind - northeasterly" winds..... I'm loolking at Google Earth with the weather feature checked.<br /><br />But --- it looks like you are gaining ground on her - perhaps you both will cross the Cape side-by-side in a few days - eh?<br /><br />GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-84626050943385819082009-12-29T06:51:08.141+05:302009-12-29T06:51:08.141+05:3012-28-09 @20:21
Hi Dilip,
I went out to my kitchen...12-28-09 @20:21<br />Hi Dilip,<br />I went out to my kitchen, fixed a couple of sandwiches, a big glass of milk, turned on my music, (jazz) and then settled in to read all your blogs from April 'o8. <br />Since I'm a slow reader, and I take notes, it was a very pleasant evening. I can't comment on each blog, or else I'd be here all night, but all in all that was a very interesting trip. A little hairy, a little scary but very memorable. <br />You definitely encountered your share of problems, but conquered them all, and came up smiling and always looking forward. <br />Jessica had a visitor once, she called it “Silly” but it wasn’t as brave as your visitor. <br />I really enjoyed reading about your travels, but since I’m a picture man (a picture is worth a thousand words) your pictures with your detailed explanations were well beyond that. I would read a blog and then blow up the picture and trace your path. Incredible, but I enjoyed it. J That’s why it turned into a full evening. JJJ <br /><br />I don’t think I’ll ever fully understand the proper use of the different sails, but I’m picking up a little bit from each blog by Jessica and yourself. It just makes me realize how complicated sailing can be. Not just any one can step aboard a sailboat and go for a cruise. <br />Listening to some of our bloggers like Gant Fjermedal, Salty dog, Richard Lathrop, RichieParis, Samurai, gsimmons and numerous others, opens up the mechanics and electronics involved in sailing, it’s mind boggling. <br />For my knowledge of sailing, to start, I would have to begin with a board a broomstick and a sheet. JJJ………<br />Those pictures were outstanding and worthy of framing. The sunrises and the sunsets were priceless. <br />Looking forward to your next blog and some more great pictures.<br /><br />Keep up the good work, take care, be safe and enjoy yourself. I shall keep you in my prayers.<br />Michael (74)from Kingwood, WVhezakiah299https://www.blogger.com/profile/13831171696178539958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-8428829126916959292009-12-29T06:23:55.251+05:302009-12-29T06:23:55.251+05:30May the west wind blow and the sailing gods be wit...May the west wind blow and the sailing gods be with you my friend.<br />I will be following you , Jessica & AbbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-13714017534093332152009-12-29T05:57:45.783+05:302009-12-29T05:57:45.783+05:30Hi Dilip
I found the link to your site on Jessica&...Hi Dilip<br />I found the link to your site on Jessica's blog.It is great to hear that there is someone else out there going in the same direction. Will you be stopping somewhere in Argentina or the British Falkland Islands? <br />You are on a bigger and faster boat, wave g'day to Jessica for me.<br />All the best and good sailing.<br />DesDeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352325870275481832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-55038225728786695502009-12-29T05:48:20.605+05:302009-12-29T05:48:20.605+05:30Hi Dilip, and yep, I also found you through Jess&#...Hi Dilip, and yep, I also found you through Jess's blog, which I've been following since forever and check every day. I'll now be adding yours and plan to read back through your archive. I'm inspired by the journeys the two of you are making. Kay Cottee used to chat to a guy called Tim on a ship at about the same point in the trip that you're at, so it's nice that you are Jessica are out there at the same time.<br /><br />Good luck and fair winds, hope Cape Horn is in a gentle mood for both of you.<br /><br />Anon on a Tasmanian mountain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-32813241861029226002009-12-29T04:12:35.924+05:302009-12-29T04:12:35.924+05:30Good evening Captain,
As with many others, I foun...Good evening Captain,<br /><br />As with many others, I found your blog courtesy of Jessica Watson whom we have followed since day one of her voyage. Glad to see that there are others out there trying the same thing. A few questions though.<br /><br />1. Why did you chose to make your voyage a trip with stops along the way? Was it for re-supply?<br /><br />2. Have you had any contact with Jess via radio?<br /><br />3. How close will you pass to Jess?<br /><br />Just curious. Now we'll have to check you blog daily as well as Jess's. Take care and be safe.Pete and Nancy in Keene, NH. USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-88110536290411424792009-12-29T04:03:02.924+05:302009-12-29T04:03:02.924+05:30Hey Dilip
Just where do you keep the Curry & ...Hey Dilip<br /><br />Just where do you keep the Curry & are you marriedET Gurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718784249097434068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-17846002851945201852009-12-29T03:23:37.617+05:302009-12-29T03:23:37.617+05:30Hi Dilip,
Just like the others who are here court...Hi Dilip,<br /><br />Just like the others who are here courtesy our champion - Jess Watson, I had no idea you were also in the very midst of this great adventure !<br /><br />Just like the others I am hooked so will follow your progress along with Jess's. Be prepared to see your blog comment page expanding very rapidly ! Jess gets anywhere from 200 to 300 comments every day and the vast majority of these are written by the same people around the world that followed her from day one and even before that (myself included).<br /><br />Your sunset shots are really great !<br /><br />Fair winds and happy sailing !<br /><br />Jonathan<br />Melbourne, AustraliaJonathan Castelinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01026218857806984649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-33597109875529825802009-12-29T03:20:27.963+05:302009-12-29T03:20:27.963+05:30Good luck mateGood luck matebertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-81582449791290343792009-12-29T03:18:33.249+05:302009-12-29T03:18:33.249+05:30Hey Dilip,
Glad things are going well , good luck....Hey Dilip,<br />Glad things are going well , good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-73991420120639525852009-12-29T03:12:27.871+05:302009-12-29T03:12:27.871+05:30Hi DilipHi DilipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-75485454219467011042009-12-29T03:01:23.483+05:302009-12-29T03:01:23.483+05:30Hi Donde,
I got your blog site from Jesse's si...Hi Donde,<br />I got your blog site from Jesse's site. Hope things are going well for you. When you pass our little champ, give her a wave for us.<br />Good luck, Fair winds and following seas.<br />Angus.Angusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-63450208752414028002009-12-29T02:44:52.270+05:302009-12-29T02:44:52.270+05:30Hello Dilip, like many others we picked up your de...Hello Dilip, like many others we picked up your details from Jessica's blog. It's great to read your blogs and we wish you all the best for your circumnavigation. Interesting to note the differences between yours and Jessicas's voyage although, as you say, new technology makes conditions a little easier today compared with 1968. Despite modern nav. aids, I'll bet you have a sextant and tables stowed away somewhere and possibly a parachute sea anchor if things get a bit rough?<br />Good sailing,<br />Tony, Brisbane.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11580593994954963943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-29184931124705377102009-12-29T01:25:11.357+05:302009-12-29T01:25:11.357+05:30Hi Captain Dileep, I know about Jessica since she ...Hi Captain Dileep, I know about Jessica since she started, but only recently following her bloggs, and you took my by surprise....that an Indian is also doing n that too already covered half of the distance. Good captain, you are making us proud....I am gonna follow you closely...plz do blogging regularly...and also mention about Jessica n your communication. Its fascinating that 2 guys are mid of the ocean and are in touch....you guys are rocking....sailing.<br />Regards,<br />Ranen,<br />San AntonioRanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03530558557494408423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670929240268214947.post-20116836697031628702009-12-29T01:15:44.309+05:302009-12-29T01:15:44.309+05:30Hello, Jessica told us about you, so am following ...Hello, Jessica told us about you, so am following you also. I am in the heart of America, state of Missouri and I am fascinated by people doing what you are doing. Keep telling us all about your trip, I love it!!!!! I love the pictures...smooth sailing, Show me state.....show me statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218467728337373836noreply@blogger.com