Imagine Sailing Around the Word, Non-stop, and Solo

I just recently finished reading an interesting book, Race France to France, An American in the Vende Globe, Racing Solo, Non-Stop, Around the World.

Rich Wilson is a 58 year old American sailor who in 2008 entered the Vendee Globe yacht race. This race which starts and ends in France and  is one of the toughest physical challenges in the world. Over 5,000 people have climbed Mt. Everest, over 500 astronauts have been in space, but only 50 people have sailed around the world, solo, non-stop. He finished the race in 9th place after 121 days at sea having covered over 28,000 miles. On the second day of the race, while down below, a wave hit the boat, throwing him across the cabin. He suffered several broken ribs but managed to carry on!! Check out this youtube video.

If you think the above accomplishment is impressive, check out this page to see video of Dee Caffari. Dee was also in the race. She became the first woman to sail around the world solo, non-stop, in both directions.