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comprehensive

watchkeeping and crew care

presenting first-hand accounts that vividly depict the events of that fateful night

Stars to Steer By pumps and drawing on his longstandingGender issues are stark at sea. Historically a ship's crew is all male, and although vessels are referred to as 'she', women's contributions to sailing have been largely ignored, if not actively opposed. Today's sailing legends such as Tracey Edwards and Ellen MacArthur compete with men on equal terms, but they stand on the shoulders of many women before them, who had to challenge preconceptions, prejudice and even the law in their wish to sail.