The Trishna expedition, taking place from October 12, 1984, to February 1, 1985, involved a team sailing from the UK to Mumbai, covering various points including ports in the Mediterranean and Red Sea. A subsequent expedition from September 28, 1985, to January 10, 1987, continued the journey around the world, with significant stops across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The team consisted of several permanent members, including the skipper Lt Col KS Rao, and covered extensive nautical miles during these voyages.