Ep 49 The Race of Insanity

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Imperative Entertainment

True Crime, History, Society & Culture

4.5 • 623 Ratings

🗓️ 18 May 2021

⏱️ 36 minutes

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In 1968, while most of the world was looking toward space as the new frontier, a group of adventurers back on earth was embarking on an intrepid voyage of their own. The goal was to be the first person in history to sail around the world solo…. non-stop! It was called the Golden Globe Race and would test even the most experienced sailor, both physically and mentally. No assistance, total isolation, and mother nature constantly trying to sink them, racers risked it all for the excitement and glory. Some would die trying. Nine boats entered that year. Only one crossed the finished line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:46.3	The 1960s marked the dawn of a new age in many regards,
0:53.3	especially when it came to exploring
0:54.8	the last great frontiers, both here on Earth and beyond.
1:01.0	When you think about the advances in technology and the incredible human achievements of the
1:04.4	60s, the list starts to get pretty long.
1:09.4	We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy,
1:15.6	but because they are hard.
1:17.6	Ignition sequence start.
1:19.6	Six, five, four, three, two.
1:24.6	That's one small step for man. One giant for man, time.
1:31.3	As most of the worlds looking up at the stars, a small group of people back on Earth was inspired by a different voyage,
1:40.3	one that took place about seven decades earlier, and might just be one of the least known
1:45.2	adventures in history.
1:48.0	It involves an intrepid sailor named Joshua Slocum, who in 1898 became the first person
1:53.7	to sail around the world, solo.
1:56.7	He set off alone from Boston, Massachusetts in April 1895, and three years later, after sailing
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