Tracy's inspirational dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would not complete even the first leg, the chauvinistic yachting press took bets on their failure, and potential sponsors rejected her, fearing the crew would die at sea and generate bad publicity.
The crew of Maiden shocked the world with their performance in the 33,000 mile Whitbread and humbled those doubting that women sailors are the equal of men!
The film is opening in limited release and will be coming to the Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks starting on August 16. The typical film runs at this cool, independent theater usually last for less than a week.
Who wants to attend a showing? What days would work? Post a comment below or contact Chris.
