Why? Sailing solo and non-stop around Antarctica, again: Lisa Blair

Talking Australia by Jay Walkerden

Apr 14, 202234:08Society & Culture

In 2017 Lisa Blair became the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica. Earlier this year she set sail again, determined to become the fastest person ever to complete the journey. On this episode of Talking Australia w...

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