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.