<p>Sailing around the world using today’s modern navigational equipment, radar, satellite communications, cell phones and autopilot is one thing.  </p> <p>Take yourself back to 1968’s and ask yourself how confident you would be only using technology available then? Jump into a yacht between 32-36 feet and set your sights on winning a-round-the-world yacht race.  </p> <p>I’m Deborah Wallace from Sailing Women’s Network with another Women In Sailing Podcast.</p> <p>I’m extremely excited to be talking with Kirsten Neuschafer, catching up with her in South Africa, using modern technology. Talking about her non-stop, Solo, Retro sail in the 2022/2023 edition of the Golden Globe Race.</p> <p>Starting the race in September 2022, along with 15 entrances from around the world. She completed the race in 233 days, 20 hours, 43 minutes and 47 seconds. </p> <p>She sailed past the great capes of the world and over 30,000 plus nautical miles, including 2 weeks in the dull-drums and rescued a fellow competitor after his boat sank and he was set adrift in his life raft.  </p> <p>Finishing the race, across the line back in France on the 27th April 2023.</p> <p>She is the first South African Sailor and women to take out any international around the world yacht race.</p> <p>It’s my pleasure to welcome Kirsten Neuschafer.  </p> <p> </p>