Personal-Growth Articles

Francesca Clapcich, a renowned sailor and star of the racing world, reflects upon her journey and future at the upcoming conclusion of the year. She offers not the numbers of her sailing stats or performance KPIs, but rather an open letter to inspire and encourage introspection.

Clapcich, who authored the reflection hours after the wrap-up of her first Mer Montagne Trophy, experienced an epiphany during a ski tour at a height of 3,000m. Amid the fatigue and the lack of abundant oxygen, she realised the significance of breathing, metaphorically and literally, and delving deeper into personal fears and emotions.