Didn't her brother break the record for being the youngest, only to have it broken by a couple of Aussies, and then that 16 year old Aussie girl did, becoming the new "youngest to solo". I think that was the main reason she left at such a dangerous time. If she were to wait any longer, they would no longer hold the record.
I'm not promoting that or anything, but I think that this is more a case of rich sailing families looking for bragging rights. It's a sport to some people. I can't think of any other reason she would try such a ridiculous crossing. Can anyone think of a more f'ed up place to sailing during a stormy season as this?
Brave though!
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