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At 75, Jeanne Socrates was badly injured; two years later, she sailed solo around the world at 77

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: UK
Published: August 18, 2026 at 09:22

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At the inspiring age of 77, British sailor Jeanne Socrates completed a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. Starting her journey aboard the yacht Nereida from Victoria, Canada, in 2018, she faced tumultuous seas for 320 days. Socrates bravely overcame significant challenges, including repairs and injuries from a serious fall sustained earlier.

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