Historic trans-ocean voyage from Mumbai to Muscat
Hilary Lister and Nashwa Al Kindi begin historic trans-ocean voyage from Mumbai to Muscat Mumbai: British quadriplegic sailor Hilary Lister and Oman’s Nashwa Al Kindi have set out on Tuesday, March 11 from Mumbai to Muscat on an extraordinary trans-ocean crossing which will be the first to be completed by a severely paralysed woman and the first to be recorded by an Arab female sailor. The voyage is driven by Oman Sail and sponsored by Mistal - Ajit Khimji Group and United Engineering Services (UES). Speaking on the start of the voyage, Dharmesh A. Khimji, Managing Director, Mistal - Ajit Khimji Group said: “This voyage is an example of two people working together to achieve a common dream. Nashwa and Hilary are exceptional women, we are proud to be supporting them on this inspirational journey and we wish them fair winds.” Hilary, 42, suffers from degenerative disease called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and is paralysed from the neck dow...