Tracy Edwards is a true heroine of our time. Against unimaginable odds she captained the first all-woman crew to victory in the longest, toughest yacht race in the world. Her yacht Maiden won the Whitbread Round-the-World Cup in 1989. Here in her autobiography she takes us every gripping step of the way through that Whitbread victory and her subsequent attempt for the Jules Verne Trophy in 1998. Sadly, this time 40-foot seas and a broken mast ended her chances. Tracy was busy planning her fourth voyage when at the end of 1999, aged 37, she gave birth to her daughter Mackenna and decided never to risk her life sailing again. Now, starting on the new voyage of single parenthood - which she believes will be her greatest test of all - Tracy reflects on what made her take on some of the world's greatest challenges. With courage, adventure and humour, this is an enthralling story and a unique insight into the making of a heroine.
- ISBN10 0340770430
- ISBN13 9780340770436
- Publish Date 4 October 2001 (first published 1 February 2001)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 4 April 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Coronet Books
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (A-Format (178x111 mm))
- Pages 448
- Language English