In this episode, we talk to Lisa Blair. She is a record holding sailor, that only started her sailing journey at the age of 25 and in seven short years, started making history. She was the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica with one stop, overcoming a dramatic dismasting at sea. She went on to lead the first all-female team in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race after setting two more world records by sailing solo, non-stop, and unassisted around Australia. In 2022, she became the fastest person to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around Antarctica while conducting crucial ocean health research. With over 110,000 nautical miles under her belt, she is not only an accomplished sailor but also an author, adventurer, and inspirational speaker.During this episode we talked about some of the challenges she faced while sailing solo around Antarctica, What inspired her naming her boat Climate Action Now. Some of the magical wild life encounters she shared while at sea as well as how climate change and the plastic pollution is impacting our oceans. Links from the episodes:178: Sailing the waves of change a conversation with Captain Paul WatsonClimate Action Now MessageIce Maiden the filmFacing Fear BookMelanie Perkins (Canva)Million Dollar IslandWhere can people find Lisa?FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeWebsiteKEY TAKE AWAY“The rhythm of the planet is changing.”

181: Adventures for change with Lisa Blair

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