Offshore sailing is a type of sailing that takes you out of sight of land for more than 12 miles offshore and lasts over 12 hours. It is an adventure, an exploration and a test of resilience. For some it’s a hobby, but for three-time Round Ireland world record holding Pamela Lee it’s a full-time career.
Within this career Greystones native Lee currently holds two considerable goals; firstly, to make sailing more accessible for Irish women, and, secondly, to lead a boat to the 2023 Class40 The Race Around, an around-the-world race in late summer 2023.
Both are ambitious, and like offshore sailing itself require commitment, confidence and a willingness to take risks. Both reflect the unpredictability of being a professional sailor; there is no straightforward solution for either.
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- April 21, 2022
