08Mar 2019 by The Mahojos No Comments
5 reasons to go and watch the film ‘Maiden’

5 reasons to go and watch the film ‘Maiden’

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Thirty years ago, a crew of female sailors took on a round the world yacht race. Against all odds and many barriers, they had an incredible and awe-inspiring adventure... At the time that a band of women entered the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race for the very first time, Amy and I were both children. I have a vague memory of people being excited about a yacht race, but I had no idea of the significance of it until now... Last night we went along to the Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff to catch 'Maiden' and it blew us away. Here are just 5 reasons to go and watch it: 1. It's a life lesson in determination When someone told Skipper Tracy Edwards that she couldn't sail in the…
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23Apr 2017 by The Mahojos No Comments
Swapping two wheels for two oars

Swapping two wheels for two oars

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We've just had an inspirational weekend in Bristol following a last-minute booking to go to the Women’s Adventure Expo. This Expo had a line up of INCREDIBLE women who’ve adventured on, or in water. Inspirational women The event kicked off with Della Parsons from the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. She shared a unique insight into the challenges on board the 70+ foot yacht. The Clipper race involves 12 identical boats with crews from all walks of life, many with no sailing experience until they enter into the Clipper training programme. Find out more. Next was Beth French. She is an open water swimmer who has crossed the English Channel and is midway through an epic 7 Oceans challenge. Only 6 people have completed it to date, and Beth is aiming…
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