One plucky lady

[ChrisE]

I admire her nerve

And to think that I get worried in a much larger craft and I'm able bodied.

 

[SimbaDog]

Too right!
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[snowleopard]

One thing puzzles me about the report. I recall an interview on TV a little while ago with a person from the support boat saying they had a disagreement over how close the support boat should follow (he wanted to be 5 yards away, she wanted him to be over the horizon). I see no reference to the support boat in the report.

 

[BrendanS]

"her own support RIB with five on board towed her into harbour."

http://www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20090509110528pboyacht.html

 

[ChrisE]

Clicky clicky

All is made clear in her blog

 

[Superflid]

Having spent a couple of years as a wheelchair user, I have nothing but admiration for the spirit and determination of this lady. She certainly sails more than a few of the "experts" often heard on here....

One thing does puzzle me though, is her claim to be sailing single-handed round Britain. I'm not talking about her being helped into and out of her boat, or having a support boat, but having a support crew member aboard to reef seems against the "rules" of solo sailing.

Is this a normal part of the routine, or was it done because of the conditions on the day?

 

[ChrisE]

I guess that, as a quadraplegic, that is her only option.

 

[Superflid]

I understand that well Chris, and I'm really in awe of her. I had a lot less to cope with during my illness.
Amazing feat that it is, it's just that solo, or single-handing, seems a claim too far.

 

[MarkJohnson12345]

Definetly a plucky gal,

She derserves our admiration and best wishes.

Mj