Four years ago, when starting out in the sport, Anne Stewart never imagined sailing in a major race. Now, at 19, she is competing in her first ocean race, writes sarah_keoghan
Four years ago, when starting out in the sport, Anne Stewart never imagined sailing in a major race. Now, at 19, she is competing in her first ocean race. It just happens to be the Sydney to Hobart.
Anne Stewart had her dreams crushed last year when the race was called off due to COVID-19 in what would have been her first ocean race.can only say thank you to those who came before her. “Looking back, I would not have even imagined I’d be here.” The important milestone was set to be celebrated last year, but with the cancellation of the 2020 race, the anniversary is being recognised this year. However, this year’s race was hit by COVID-19 on Saturday with the withdrawal of a favourite, Willow, after four crew members tested positive.
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