Dilip Donde Author

Commander Dilip Donde held various command, staff and instructional appointments in the Indian Navy before volunteering to undertake a solo unassisted circumnavigation under sail in an Indian built boat in 2006. He is a recipient of a number of prestigious Indian awards including the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award; the National Maritime Achievement Award; the Shaurya Chakra award; and the Macgregor Medal.