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What was the total distance Cole Brauer sailed during her solo journey?
What was the total distance Cole Brauer sailed during her solo journey?
Which of the following statements is true about Cole Brauer's vessel?
Which of the following statements is true about Cole Brauer's vessel?
How did Cole Brauer rank among the competitors who completed the race?
How did Cole Brauer rank among the competitors who completed the race?
What notable characteristic did Cole Brauer have compared to other competitors?
What notable characteristic did Cole Brauer have compared to other competitors?
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From which location did Cole Brauer start her solo sailing journey?
From which location did Cole Brauer start her solo sailing journey?
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What significant influence did Brauer's college years have on her career path?
What significant influence did Brauer's college years have on her career path?
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Which of the following challenges did Brauer NOT face during her sailing journey?
Which of the following challenges did Brauer NOT face during her sailing journey?
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Why is sailing around Cape Horn considered particularly challenging?
Why is sailing around Cape Horn considered particularly challenging?
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What was the age of Cole Brauer when she completed the Global Solo Challenge?
What was the age of Cole Brauer when she completed the Global Solo Challenge?
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In what way does Brauer aspire to impact future generations of sailors?
In what way does Brauer aspire to impact future generations of sailors?
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Study Notes
Cole Brauer's World Voyage
- Cole Brauer, a Long Island, New York resident, completed a solo, non-stop voyage around the world
- She completed the 30,000-mile (48,280-km) Global Solo Challenge in 130 days
- This makes her the first American woman to complete the voyage
- Brauer was the youngest and smallest competitor, standing 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) tall and weighing 100 pounds (45 kg).
- She departed from A Coruña, Spain on October 29, 2023, sailing west to Africa then over to Australia and around the southern tip of South America before returning to Spain.
- Her journey was aboard a 40-foot (12-meter) racing vessel, "First Light"
- She was one of only seven participants.
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