Daring to Break Records: Celebrating the First All-Female Crew's Non-Stop Global Circumnavigation

Meet the audacious, extraordinary team charting new courses in the waters of history - The Famous Project CIC, an all-woman sailing crew that has successfully circumnavigated the globe non-stop on a trimaran. This daring band of sailors, made up of individuals hailing from different nations, has proven that gender is never a hindrance to courage, sheer willpower, and some exhilarating fun on the high seas. The Famous Project CIC team is a riveting ensemble of eight women from various parts of the globe, including the skipper Alexia Barrier from France, Dee Caffari from the United Kingdom, Annemieke Bes from The Netherlands, Rebecca Gmür Hornell from Switzerland and New Zealand, Deborah Blair from the United Kingdom, Molly LaPointe from the USA and Italy, Támara Echegoyen from Spain, and Stacey Jackson from Australia. Their triumphant crossing of the finish line of the Jules Verne Trophy, near Brest, France took place on January 26, a full 57 days after their departure. This historic achievement has added another significant chapter in the grand annals of yachting history, highlighting the incredible strength, resilience, and tenacity of women in a traditionally male-dominated field. The journey wasn’t easy; confronting storms and mishaps are commonplace in such daring ventures, but the crew navigated every hurdle with determination and unflappable coolness. Commenting on this stupendous accomplishment, Alexia Barrier remarked ‘It’s a great pride and a massive relief. The most beautiful thing is seeing the strength of the collective and how we have taken care of each other’. Her words indeed echo the spirit of this groundbreaking expedition. Experimenting with the winds and tides, battling adverse conditions, and charting unknown territories are no new feats for female explorers, but the grand scale and courage of this venture make it a landmark event in yachting history. This is certainly one giant leap for women in sailing and a celebratory moment for the entire global maritime community.