The Maiden crew includes Dun Laoghaire sailor Angela Heath (neé Farrell) from the Royal St. George Yacht Club who joined the Maiden for her visit to San Francisco, in their around the world tour. Tracy Edwards and the legendary ‘Maiden’ crew were the first all-female team to sail around the world and into the record books

The crew gained acclaim for their successes in the Whitbread Round The World Race in 1989-90, where they defied expectations and shattered glass ceilings; setting the best result for a British boat since 1977, which has remained unbeaten to this day. Their incredible story is currently being turned into a new documentary, produced by New Black Films and distributed by Sony Pictures.

The Maiden is currently on an an around the world tour to help 6 non-profits provide education for women. https://www.themaidenfactor.org

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