Journey To The Edge Of The Earth chronicles the true adventure of Commander Abhilash Tomy, a retired Indian Navy officer, who became the first Indian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation. This gripping biographical voyage blends maritime history, daring exploration, and personal perseverance, and is ideal for readers who love real-life heroism, sailing stories, and lessons in resilience. The tone is inspiring, adventurous, and quietly educational.
Authored by journalist Joeanna Rebello Fernandes, Journey To The Edge Of The Earth guides you through 151 days at sea, where every squall tests skill and resolve. It weaves together vivid oceanic scenes, the rhythm of watchkeeping, and practical knowledge of navigation and seamanship, with nods to famous ships and legendary sailors that enrich the world. The book's structure blends reportage with immersive storytelling, inviting you to ride the wind alongside the navigator.
Readers will feel the spray, hear the creak of the hull, and sense the isolation and focus that define a solitary voyage. It offers accessible lessons in perseverance, ambition, and the art of risk management, while demystifying how a modern sailor reads weather, charts courses, and makes crucial decisions at sea. Journey To The Edge Of The Earth is as educational as it is exhilarating, offering both an inspiring account of a pioneer and practical insights into the craft of seamanship.
- True-life voyage: Abhilash Tomy’s 151-day solo, non-stop circumnavigation—the first Indian to achieve this feat.
- Behind-the-scenes maritime storytelling: stories of famous ships and legendary sailors woven through the narrative.
- Key concepts and learning: seamanship, navigation, weather reading, and risk management made accessible.
- Immersive writing: cinematic, eyewitness-style narration by journalist Joeanna Rebello Fernandes that puts you on deck.
- Award-winning journey: reflections on courage and recognition, including Kirti Chakra and the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award.
Journey To The Edge Of The Earth invites readers to pursue bold dreams, to feel the ocean's pull, and to believe that determination can carry us beyond our limits. After finishing the book, you’ll carry a renewed sense of possibility and a deeper appreciation for the sea and the human spirit.
