#38 | Tracy Edwards - Teenage rebel to sailing pioneer

Tracy Edwards is one of The Ocean Race's true pioneers and rule breakers with an unbelievable and inspiring story. In this episode we hear the full story - including the bits she didn't include in the award-winning documentary 'Maiden' about her iconic 1989 Whitbread Round the World Race campaign. Tracy also explains why she never wanted to be a skipper and reveals the sexism that women have faced in the sport of sailing.

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Meet the biggest names in top-class professional sailing - past, present and future. Discover the secrets of leadership, determination and teamwork from round-the-world sailors forged in the toughest test of a team in sport - The Ocean Race. Hosted by Niall Myant-Best.