Jaca Sails in From Dakar to Inspire Black Women Sailors scrollaafrica: SouthAfrica
One of the finishers was South Africa's Vuyisile Jaca, who was taking part in the race for the first time.
Jaca, who benefited from the race's proceedings as a child, said it was incredible to be able to give back. The 24-year-old swimming instructor and sailing assistant at Sail Africa said she hopes her achievement will inspire young girls, especially girls from the townships, to join the industry.
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