CAROLIJN BROUWER (NED)|
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For pedants: Olympian
Carolijn Brouwer sailed
all but one leg, more
than any other of the
talented and fast women sailors on
Dongfeng and so becomes the first
female racer to win the Volvo Race.
An incredible achievement and it
should only be an embarrassment
for those in a position to act if the
women who raced so hard through
the Southern Ocean do not soon get
some emails inviting them to try out
for a good grand prix programme
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| Why they won |
| ‘Carolijn exceeded my expectations in Dongfeng, she was more
than just a crew, a mentor, a role model, I am so happy she was
in our team!’ – Bruno Dubois; ‘The best sailor and the sweetest
human being I know’ – Marie Cerbelle; ‘She is the best, in Moths
to Maxis’ – Stacey Jackson; ‘The most incredibly goal-focused
woman in sailing’ – Esther Kruijver; ‘I am in awe of Carolijn!’
– Karyn Gojnich; ‘There’s no one quite like Carolijn!’ – Jeroen van
Catz; ‘Big respect for mother Carolijn!’ – Hans Klippus; ‘Correction!
Carolijn sailed every leg except the motor delivery to China!!!’
– Darren Bundock . |
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