Abhilash Tomy
Commander Abhilash Tomy, KC, NM (Retd) is a retired Indian Navy officer, naval aviator and yachtsman. In 2013, he became the first Indian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the world under sail. He also competed in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. In January 2021, he retired from military service to concentrate on the 2022 Golden Globe Race. He finished second in the race, becoming the only Asian skipper to win a podium finish in a round the world race.
Abhilash Tomy KC, NM | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 1979 Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service/ | Indian Navy |
| Years of service | 1996 – 2020 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Awards | Doctor of Philosophy h.c. |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.