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Naomi James was a New Zealand-born sailor who became the first woman to complete a solo circumnavigation of the world by way of Cape Horn. Sailing the yacht Express Crusader, she departed from Dartmouth in 1977 and returned in 1978 after 272 days, improving on the existing solo round-the-world time by two days. Her voyage established her as a significant figure in ocean sailing and women's exploration history.
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What record did Naomi James set?
Naomi James became the first woman to complete a solo circumnavigation by way of Cape Horn. Her 272-day voyage also improved Sir Francis Chichester's existing solo circumnavigation record by two days.
What boat did Naomi James sail around the world?
She sailed the yacht Express Crusader, which had previously been known as Spirit of Cutty Sark. Chay Blyth lent her the boat for the voyage.
How long did Naomi James's circumnavigation take?
She departed Dartmouth on September 9, 1977, and completed the voyage on June 8, 1978. The trip lasted 272 days.
Was Naomi James the first woman to sail solo around the world?
Not in the broadest sense, because Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz completed the first solo circumnavigation by a woman in 1978 via the Panama Canal. James's specific distinction was being the first woman to complete the route via Cape Horn.
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