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Deb Fish, the first female Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), discusses her transition from a career in atmospheric science to offshore racing and leadership.17:00 Fish began sailing at age 30 while working at Reading University, initially joining a weather and sailing field trip before transitioning to competitive offshore racing.24:51 She emphasizes that the most critical trait for any offshore crew member is a positive attitude, particularly when managing high-stress tasks like sail changes in heavy weather during the night.27:49

Fish advocates for inclusive crew management, noting that shorthanded sailors should empower all crew members to learn every role on the boat rather than relying on traditional gendered divisions of labor.43:20 She highlights the importance of using delivery passages after races as low-stress opportunities for inexperienced crew to practice helming and technical tasks.45:26 Reflecting on her own career, she notes that while she has encountered significant challenges—including a mid-ocean collision with a whale—she maintains that the camaraderie and shared experience of offshore racing remain its most rewarding aspects.33:31

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