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Why? Sailing solo and non-stop around Antarctica, again: Lisa Blair

Why? Sailing solo and non-stop around Antarctica, again: Lisa Blair

FromTalking Australia


Why? Sailing solo and non-stop around Antarctica, again: Lisa Blair

FromTalking Australia

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Apr 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 2017 Lisa Blair became the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica. Earlier this year she set sail again, determined to become the fastest person ever to complete the journey.On this episode of Talking Australia we catch up with Lisa as she rounds Cape Horn, her journey's halfway point, ahead of schedule and discover she's involved in all manner of scientific research onboard when she's not battling 10m swells and 50 knot winds.  This episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Liz Ginis (AG Digital Managing Editor) and produced by Ben Kanthak (Podcast Producer at Australian Geographic)
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Released:
Apr 14, 2022
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Talking Australia, from award-winning Australian Geographic, shares the stories of Australia’s most inspiring explorers, conservationists and adventurers. Listen as they take you on a journey around this magnificent country and beyond, whether battling the elements to achieve their lifelong dreams or working hard to preserve our unique and fragile natural world. Each week the podcast features intimate conversations with extraordinary Australians.