As a result, she and her “Maiden” crew came in second overall and won the 2 most dangerous legs (of the race’s 6 legs) and became the first woman to be named Yachtsman of The Year. Pushing through, they changed an industry forever, made history, and kicked open many doors for women, as well as forever altered the lives of Edwards and her “Maiden” crew. Maiden boat being refit-August-1988, Photo from Tracy Edwards Tracy Edwards4. Because they rebuilt the boat themselves, they knew every square inch of it and, therefore, could fix any problems quickly and well. As a result, Royal Jordanian airlines sponsored their boat and King Hussein and Queen Noor actively supported them.

Source: Forbes November 16, 2019 23:03 UTC