• Exploring the World through Sailing & Science

  • Aug 19 2021
  • Length: 24 mins
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Exploring the World through Sailing & Science

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  • Alexia Barrier was the first woman to attempt a single-handed around-the-globe tour for the benefit of science. In this episode she shares:

    • her experience spending 111 days alone at sea
    • how you don’t need the best equipment to perform at the highest caliber
    • how we can each play a role in protecting our oceans, and
    • the scale at which plastics are impacting the environment

    About the Guest: Alexia Barrier is a professional sailor, top-level match racer, founder of 4myplanet and member of IWF France. She recently completed the Vendée Globe, a solo, nonstop around the world yacht race.

    To learn more about the International Women’s Forum visit iwforum.org.
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