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Indian naval commander Dilip Dende - Source: ONE News -
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An Indian naval commander has just set sail from Lyttleton on the second leg of his mission of sailing solo around the world, possibly a first by an Indian.
His global missing began in Mumbai four months ago and will finish there again next May.
From a country of over a billion people, he could be the first ever to circumnavigate the world.
"The first week is a little uncomfortable because you are getting used to your routine, missing your creature comforts on land - after that you just take one day at a time," says Dilip Dende, Indian Navy commander.
But that does not mean its all plain sailing, Dende has already wrestled storms and survived 9 metre swells.
"You promise yourself you'll never step on a boat many, many times," he says.
Dende's mission has everyone cheering him on.
"This is the most crucial leg from here onwards, and I'm sure he will come out with flying colours," says Sureesh Mehta, Indian High Commissioner.
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