Kadal Ottakku Kshanichappol

by Abhilash Tomy

Abhilash Tomy, the Lieutenant commander of the Indian Navy, hits the headlines when he was officially received by the President of India Mr. Pranab Mukherjee upon the completion of his solo, unassisted, non-stop circumnavigation under sail on 31 March 2013. India salutes his bravery with Kirthi Chakra, the second highest peacetime gallantry award in India.

"Kadal Ottakku Kshanichappol" is a Malayalam travelogue that offers a panoramic view of risk ridden journey of Abhilash where he was accompanied by his solitude and whirlpool of riddles. A truly inspirational handbook for those who finds it difficult managing minute crisis in life. When 'the sky is the limit' for his dreams, he prepares for another journey. Bon voyage!

Forward by defence minister A K Antony who appreciates Abhilash’s effort as a source of inspiration for the global youth. This edition is rich with a number of colour photographs.

Genres: Travel

144 pages, Special Size

First published April 1, 2014

About the author

Commander Abhilash Tomy, KC from India, is one of India’s most prominent sailors. A pilot in the Indian Navy, he has had the advantage, just as French sailing legend Eric Tabarly did, of spending much of his career sailing for his Country.
Abhilash has covered 52,000 miles under sail while in the Navy including a solo non-stop circumnavigation from Mumbai and back in 2012/13. He has also represented India in the 2011 Cape Town to Rio Race, the Spanish Copa del Rey Race in 2014 and the Korea Cup for two years in succession. He has been awarded the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, the Kirti Chakra for valour and courageous action and Mac Gregor medal.

Reviews

[Laiju Lazar · Rating 5 out of 5]

വളരെനാളുകളായി പലപല കാരണങ്ങളാൽ മുടങ്ങിക്കിടന്ന വായന വീണ്ടും തുടങ്ങിയത് ഈ പുസ്തകത്തിലൂടെ. വളരെ മനോഹരമായി എഴുതിയിരിക്കുന്ന ഒരു നാവികന്റെ ത്രസിപ്പിക്കുന്ന സാഹസികാനുഭവങ്ങൾ. ആ ധീരൻ ഒരു മലയാളി ആണെന്നത് അഭിമാനവും ആദരവും പതിന്മടങ്ങാക്കുന്നു. True Spirit എന്നൊരു സിനിമ കണ്ടത് ഈയവസരത്തിൽ ഓർക്കുന്നു. ഒറ്റയിരുപ്പിന് വായിച്ചുതീർത്ത ഏതാനും ചില പുസ്തകങ്ങളിൽ ഒന്ന്.

[Nithin Raj · Rating 5 out of 5]

മലയാളത്തിൽ വളരെ കുറവായി കണ്ടിട്ടുള്ള സാഹസിക യാത്ര വിവരണം... ശ്രീ അഭിലാഷ് ടോമി പായ്കപ്പലിൽ ലോകം ചുറ്റിയ വിവരണങ്ങൾ.. അവർണനീയം ആയ വായനാനുഭവം...

[Ajay Varma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book.

[Inshad · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Neslin Najeeb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well-written travelogue, and a visual treat too. It has also included the photographs Abhilash Tomy captured during the journey. I read this book in 2014, when I was reading it one thing kept on coming to my mind was a sentence from the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho "when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it" and that is much evident in the book. More than a travelogue it's a motivational guide for those who need - to overcome inner fear, to lift the self confidence, to manage hardships in life. It's an inspirational book for those who love adventures as well as exploring new places.

Now, Abhilash Tomy packing his bag for the next solo circumnavigation under the special invitation from the organisers of the Golden Globe Race 2018, which will take off from France in July.

[Haseeb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantabulous reading experience in Malayalam travelogue category. A must read book for adventures and military aspirants !
Book starts from the experiece of abhilash tomy with 'mhadei' from 2009, his preparations before this long journey,emotional scenes with his family and army officers.
This indian navy commander writes all the task he had while leading his mhadei and his experience in various zones. He also discuss about the two newyears he experienced,the 6 hour long day, timing adjustments ,republic day celebration,valentines day etc in oceans.

[Rishan Zubair]

Inspiring read..