Sporting Witness
Sporting Witness
Kay Cottee - Australian Sailing Hero
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August 4, 2018
9 minutes
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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)