Kay Cottee - Australian Sailing Hero
The story of the first woman to sail non-stop and solo around the world.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
August 4, 20188m 57s
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Show Notes
In 1988, the Australian Kay Cottee became the first woman to sail around the world solo and non-stop. Cottee survived being washed overboard in the Southern Ocean before returning to a hero’s welcome at Sydney Harbour. Simon Watts introduces her memories of nearly 200 days at sea. The producer is Maria Jevstafjeva.
PHOTO: Kay Cottee (Rex Features/Shutterstock)