Logbook of racing-yacht Maiden.

This comprehensive logbook chronicles the journey of the racing yacht MAIDEN during the 1989-1990 Whitbread Round-the-World Yacht Race. The book includes a detailed daily log from the crew, including wind speed, thermal conditions, and positional data, alongside the personal insights and remarks of the crew members. These entries offer an intimate look into the mindset of the crew as they navigate one of the world’s toughest sailing challenges.
The table of contents includes information on geographical locations, such as New Zealand (Auckland), Tasmania, Antigua, and Sombrero Island, all of which are key stopovers during the race.

Administrative / biographical background
The yacht MAIDEN, led by skipper Tracy Edwards, made history in the 1989-1990 Whitbread Round the World Race as the first all-female crew to compete. They finished second in their class and won two of the race’s legs. In the 2023-2024 Ocean Globe Race, Maiden made history again, winning the race and becoming the first all-female crew to triumph in an around-the-world yacht race.