Cole Brauer sails into history with solo trip around the world 

You’re absolutely right! (Btw, thanks for introducing me to so many incredible artists.)

No big deal. Sailboats and the technology that hundreds of men have invented - from GPS to radios, Starlink, autopilot etc, tested and manufactured by brave men over the years, have made sailing so simple even us women can now sit on a sailboat and let it steer across the world. Funny to see middle aged women pretend like it is some great accomplishment. Just wait for a woman to sit in a self-driving tesla on a "record" drive across the country or world. Stupid "record".

Well said!

@Coleen_West Doesn’t sound like you have done much sailing.

Hahahaha you wouldn’t last a day!

No big deal. Sailboats and the technology that hundreds of men have invented - from GPS to radios, Starlink, autopilot etc, tested and manufactured by brave men over the years, have made sailing so simple even us women can now sit on a sailboat and let it steer across the world. Funny to see middle aged women pretend like it is some great accomplishment. Just wait for a woman to sit in a self-driving tesla on a "record" drive across the country or world. Stupid "record".

@@Coleen_West not sure who you are or what you do look at all the men that dropped out do not make light of or downgrade this amazing feat. Maybe you’re some super athlete who is conquered at all climbed. Everest swam the English Channel kayak around the world, but I doubt it so quit bashing other people that have done amazing things !

@@ericargento4429 ..Let me explain it clearly so even you can understand it. At some point even us women get sick of this sort of women are heroes nonsense and want to tell the truth. Look, my sister got on a Boeing 777 and flew business class around the world but that "record" doesn't make her Amelia Earhart (look her up if you don't get the reference). The point is that these records are not meaningful anymore as men have made all forms of transport super easy and convenient and very very soon it will be all self-driving computer stuff. After about the 1970s these "sit and ride" events stopped be an accomplishment (except to the builders) - yes there is still some limited risks and you might barf a few times. But today it is simply a function of funding, sitting and dealing with boredom (most of the time she was sleeping) - with enough money you could put a puppy in a yacht and power it across the globe. A big nothing burger. Women are standing on the shoulders of the innovation and ingenuity of real hero - the men that came before them and invented everything from fiberglass, GPS, computers, satellite internet communication systems and paved the waves. If she wants to claim a real record, let her jump in a 1930s sailboat without any tech or anything not in existence in 1930 and see her do it. Zero chance of success.

I'm sure the strength of the winner, Mr. Phillipe Delamare is also incredible. And I am sure he is your hero above all because he won.

My first thoughts too! Kirsten should have at least been mentioned!

No big deal. Sailboats and the technology that hundreds of men have invented - from GPS to radios, Starlink, autopilot etc, tested and manufactured by brave men over the years, have made sailing so simple even us women can now sit on a sailboat and let it steer across the world. Funny to see middle aged women pretend like it is some great accomplishment. Just wait for a woman to sit in a self-driving tesla on a "record" drive across the country or world. Stupid "record".

Surely you’re just joking and not being disrespectful and rude right? Oh wait, I’m sure everyone could hop on and do exactly what she did right? Oh wait, most of the competitors dropped out too and couldn’t hang. Hmmm no big deal…

​@@lisakruse8848 ,,,actually not joking at all. My sister got on a Boeing 777 and flew business class around the world but that "record" doesn't make her Amelia Earhart (look her up if you don't get the reference). The point is that these records are not meaningful anymore as men have made all forms of transport super easy and convenient and very very soon it will be all self-driving computer stuff. After about the 1970s these "sit and ride" events stopped being an accomplishment (except to the builders) - yes there is still some limited risks and you might barf a few times. But today it is simply a function of funding, sitting and dealing with boredom (most of the time she was sleeping) - with enough money you could put a puppy in a motor yacht and power it across the globe. A big nothing burger. Women are standing on the shoulders of the innovation and ingenuity of real hero - the men that came before and invented everything from fiberglass, GPS, computers, satellite internet communication systems and paved the waves. If she wants to claim a real record, let her jump in a 1930s sailboat without any tech or anything not in existence in 1930 and see her do it. Zero chance of success.

Amazing endurance.Congrats

No big deal. Sailboats and the technology that hundreds of men have invented - from GPS to radios, Starlink, autopilot etc, tested and manufactured by brave men over the years, have made sailing so simple even us women can now sit on a sailboat and let it steer across the world. Funny to see middle aged women pretend like it is some great accomplishment. Just wait for a woman to sit in a self-driving tesla on a "record" drive across the country or world. Stupid "record".

Not to mention one of the GOAT women sailors Tania Aebi!!!

And Jeanne Socrates, oldest person to sail solo non-stop unassisted RTW via all five capes, now doing is the easy way at age 81!@@symphonyfarm2009

Yes, and what about Kirsten Neuschafer, she WON the 2022 Golden globe race (circumnavigating without stops), also using no satellite or GPS, Sailing like it's 1968!

They made it pretty clear at the beginning that she is the first *American* woman to do it *solo and nonstop* (and in a race). Ellen MacArthur wasn’t the first either, or even the first British woman, but she was still rightfully celebrated. And as a fellow Long Islander, it absolutely blows my mind to think the American Ellen MacArthur was a year behind me at Springs School. Bravo Cole.

Born in Springs, schooled in East Hampton.

Congrats to Mr. Philippe Delamare.

They didn't have a separate prize amount if a woman had won. It was the same for men and women. And Mr. Phillipe Delamare won.

Look up Grant Dalton. And pineapples.

@@zoepaulastrassfield2664 He made a joke and that "excluded" women from the sport? No it didn't.

Not taking away from her achievement though!

No big deal. Sailboats and the technology that hundreds of men have invented - from GPS to radios, Starlink, autopilot etc, tested and manufactured by brave men over the years, have made sailing so simple even us women can now sit on a sailboat and let it steer across the world. Funny to see middle aged women pretend like it is some great accomplishment. Just wait for a woman to sit in a self-driving tesla on a "record" drive across the country or world. Stupid "record".

I may be mistaken, but pretty sure only 18 women non stop. And the first American woman to do so. Huge fan of the others who have, most notably Kirsten Neuschaffer (sp?)

Yeah I think Sam Davies has done it both ways around solo as well!

She was the first American woman and most outlets have been clear about that.

Sounds like you’ve never spent much time offshore

You've posted this comment like 3x. Disagree! If it was easy, then why did so many other professional racing competitors that started this race pull out? It's tough! Mentally, physically, strategically, logistically, the massive team behind the competitor and of course incredible sailing skills to push a race yacht hard but not too hard. Impressive!

@@hughmaxwell8143 ,,,actually not joking at all. My sister got on a Boeing 777 and flew business class around the world but that "record" doesn't make her Amelia Earhart (look her up if you don't get the reference). The point is that these records are not meaningful anymore as men have made all forms of transport super easy and convenient and very very soon it will be all self-driving computer stuff. After about the 1970s these "sit and ride" events stopped be an accomplishment (except to the builders) - yes there is still some limited risks and you might barf a few times. But today it is simply a function of funding, sitting and dealing with boredom (most of the time she was sleeping) - with enough money you could put a puppy in a motor yacht and power it across the globe. A big nothing burger. Women are standing on the shoulders of the innovation and ingenuity of real hero - the men that came before and invented everything from fiberglass, GPS, computers, satellite internet communication systems and paved the waves. If she wants to claim a real record, let her jump in a 1930s sailboat without any tech or anything not in existence in 1930 and see her do it. Zero chance of success.

​@@spikevball1 ..because it is not important to do - that's why few bother. The same reason almost no one is out there driving cars across the world - it is a pointless exercise as anyone can do it if you have the time. Heck, Tesla will soon let you sit and sleep as it self-drives across the world. Whatever. The reason these events were important 100 years ago was because it was a genuine challenge back then. People died regularly trying to sail the world, climb the mountains, drive across the desert etc. Now they cross it in air conditioning while listening to sat radio. Heck, even a girl could do it. So get over it already. Go do something meaningful like cure breast cancer. But women won't accomplish that either- some super smart man will. It's the way of the world and it is time to acknowledge the truth and who actually contributes most and drives things forward. Women doing or reinventing what men already invented or accomplished, is not an accomplishment at all. It's sad actually.