Tania Aebi // Solo Circumnavigator, Skipper, and Storyteller
On the Wind Sailing
Andy Schell
4.8 • 593 Ratings
🗓️ 7 February 2023
⏱️ 75 minutes
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Summary
#386. Tania Aebi sailed around the world alone on her Contessa 26, Varuna. She cast off from New York in May 1985 when she was 18 years old, and returned in November 1987, having visited 23 countries along the way. After returning from her circumnavigation, Tania wrote her bestselling book, Maiden Voyage.
Emma visited Tania at her home in Vermont, where Tania spends her time writing, caring for the house, and being near family. Tania also runs sailing charters and works as a hired skipper. Keep up with Tania's projects at http://www.taniaaebi.com/
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