A victory will also see her become the first woman to win the Golden Globe Race.
As the only woman in the event, Cape Town sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer is on the verge of winning the
However, with no internet on board, as per race rules, she is currently unaware that she is leading the race or that she is on the verge of making history.The 39-year-old was the only woman among the 16 starters for the 2023 Golden Globe Race and one of the 4 finishers of the race, with the remaining 12 boats having to pull out of this gruelling eight-month event.
This means there is little to no contact with the outside world for the entire race, other than to check in with the race organisers and call for help if needed.Kirsten ‘It’s one of the most amazing and inspiring stories and feats of any sporting icon in the last decade.’
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