13-day solo sailor Lisa Blair approaches Auckland-to-Auckland sailing record, encountering whales, large waves, and gale-force winds.
Solo sailor Lisa Blair nears new sailing record; experiences killer whale companionship, massive swells, and stunning sunsets during her Auckland-to-Auckland voyage. Blair battles sleep deprivation, gale-force winds, and navigates around fishing vessels and large waves. As she crosses Cook Strait, she enters the most challenging leg of her journey, now on day 13 of her non-stop, unassisted sail.
May 20, 2024
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