Dilip Das is the first Indian sailor ever to attempt a round - trip solo voyage . Donde has had to battle giant waves and furious winds on his almost - year - long trip . And , yes , it was bitterly cold in those latitudes . If he successfully completed the voyage , he will be back in Mumbai in mid - May . The sailor spoke to CNN about fear and his various states of mind .
Dilip Das is the first Indian sailor ever to attempt a round - trip solo voyage . Donde has had to battle giant waves and furious winds on his almost - year - long trip . If he successfully completed the voyage , he will be back in Mumbai in mid - May . The sailor spoke to CNN about fear and his various states of mind .