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The first woman to complete Cape Town-Rio solo | #SAL #409

22 Μαρτίου 2026 · 1ω 10λ · 30K προβολές · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sailboat surges through choppy Atlantic waters under full sail

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Theodora, a solo sailor, completed the Cape to Rio regatta aboard a J/40 CLASSIC, covering the 3,500-mile passage from Cape Town to Brazil in 29 days.0:01 To prepare for the solo crossing, she purchased the vessel in Cape Town and performed a comprehensive refit at a local shipyard, which included replacing the standing rigging and servicing the rudder.22:37 During the initial stages of the race, the wind vane’s submerged blade fractured, forcing her to divert to Saldanha Bay for repairs.32:28 She was towed to the bay by another competitor, the yacht *Fried*, before continuing the race.35:06 The passage presented significant challenges, including four days of 40-knot headwinds and 4-meter seas near the Brazilian coast, which required constant sail management and fatigue management.47:27 The project emphasized the importance of local maritime expertise and thorough vessel preparation for solo offshore racing.

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