IndiaBoating has a candid chat with Commander Dilip Donde — the first Indian to sail solo around the world. He shares with us how this Indian Navy project came to be, and what it takes to stay alive for nine months at the mercy of the elements.

Barracuda Yacht Design are known for the design and build of the Spanish Royal Yacht, Fortuna, and the technical co-ordination of two Spanish America’s Cup campaigns. However, this design empire wasn’t built in a day. Iñigo Toledo, the owner of this design empire, speaks to IndiaBoating about the highlights of his career.