For two-year circumnavigation in her 36-foot cutter, from San Diego, covering 30,000 miles to Hawaii, Tahiti, Cape Horn, Falkland Islands, the Argentine, Tasmania, New Zealand, and returning by way of Tahiti and Hawaii. She inspired school children with her daily reports and encouraged them to make adventurous use of the sea.
Award
Year
1999
Recipient Name
KAREN THORNDIKE
Boat Name
Amelia
Extra Information
1999
