Maiden’s Win is official! The first ever all-women crew to win an around the world yacht race!

🎥 ‪@robhavill‬
Emotions ran high at the Cowes Yacht Haven pontoon as Maiden UK (03) made a triumphant return in strong winds and choppy waters.
The former Whitbread Yacht crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line at 10:52 UTC, 16th April after 41 days at sea.
Skipper Heather Thomas and her all-female crew are in with a chance to take the overall handicap IRC title - then declared the winner of the OGR!
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The McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Whitbread Race the best way possible, by sailing around the world like it’s 1973.

[@BoatBanshee]

Thats fantastic! Well done Maiden!!

[@mollyknowlton7782]

First Kirsten - now Maiden! Guys... Move over! The girls rule! 😍😍😍

[@user-us5tf6im7r]

Cole was also the first American Woman to sail solo nonstop around the World recently. Yay Women’s sailing!

[@mollyknowlton7782]

@@user-us5tf6im7r You are so right! Thanks for the reminder...

[@schalkdebeer9097]

Well sailed ladies !!! You deserved this 🥇🥇🥇

[@annhysell6064]

Your spirit/determination also inspires me as a bit older female to get back in the game. So proud of all the crew. Be well & Fair winds.

[@Cptnbond]

Well deserved👏.

[@user-jn7hv7jr9p]

Followed you all the way. Fabulous achievement. Many congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@CinnamonShenanigans]

Bravo Zulu, Team Maiden! Sending mad love from NYC 🗽⚓⛵💙

[@popeye8515]

Congratulations girls of Maiden from your friends in Punta del Este!!!!!👏👏👏👏

[@jonathanlewis1352]

Well deserved and heartwarming.

[@SailingLittleGooseBC]

Awesome 🎉🎉🤙

[@ck-nj3sq]

🎉congrats ⛵....

[@YachtClubRomagna]

❤ Grandissime 👍

[@skullandbones1832]

💙

[@nasseemmuttur778]

I believe next time all the boats must be similar that is of one type. It will be more interesting and brings more equality without resorting to all sorts of rules. The mini transact and other 5.8 races are the proofs.

[@kosiekoos9408]

Hm?