Today in history: Australian Wendy Tuck becomes the first female skipper to win the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

 

Today in history On July 28, 2018 – Australian Wendy Tuck becomes the first female skipper to win the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. In 2018, Australian sailor Wendy Tuck made history by becoming the first female skipper to win the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, one of the most grueling and challenging ocean races on the planet. The race spans over 40,000 nautical miles and takes nearly a year to complete, with amateur crew members led by professional skippers. Tuck skippered the yacht Sanya Serenity Coast and led her team to overall victory, showcasing not just her sailing expertise but also her leadership, resilience, and ability to manage a rotating team through extreme conditions across six continents.

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Her win was especially significant because she beat another female skipper, British sailor Nikki Henderson, who finished second, marking the first time two women claimed the top two spots in the race. Wendy Tuck, a Sydney native, had previously completed the Clipper Race in 2015-2016, becoming the first Australian woman to do so. Her 2018 victory was a breakthrough moment for women in competitive sailing, challenging gender norms in a sport historically dominated by men and inspiring a new generation of female sailors across the world.

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