First Lady: A History-making Solo Voyage (Dolly Fiction)

by Kay Cottee

Book Overview

In 1988, she became the first woman to travel 22,000 miles by boat in 189 days at sea. A solo, nonstop and unassisted voyage around the world. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 0330271741
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia Pty Ltd
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 0.8" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

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I think this book is a wonderful source of information to anyone who wishes to find out about Kay. She lived a fasinating life. Congratulations on an 100% fabulous book.

An truely inspirational story written from the heart

Detailed preparation, astounding courage, sheer determination, and a little divine luck are elements of this inspirational true story of Kay Cottee's single-handed circumnavigation of the globe. An achievment made all the more inspirational because she was such a down-to-earth and 'ordinary' person, who started from nothing exept her own vision of what whe wanted to achieve. This is a book I recommended to all my friends. Kay Cottee writes from the heart, and I found this book both compelling and easy to read.

A wonderful uplifing tale of human tenacity and triumph

Kay Cottee is one of Australia's most esteemed women. From a relatively 'normal' childhood and adult life, Kay's dream to sail single-handed around the world makes her shine. First Lady is the tale of Kay's progress to achieve her life long ambition. From securing sponsorship to enduring friendships, her character and humour shine through. From horrendous conditions to eating too much, this book will inspire anyone with a dream. Kay's story reveals to all of us that with enough guts, determination (and a healthy appetite and humour!) we can achieve whatever we set out to achieve. Highly highly recommended reading!