TED Talks Daily Stop being a bystander in your own life | Tracy Edwards
Jun 30, 2020
In this talk, Tracy Edwards, a pioneering sailing legend and the first skipper of an all-female crew in a major sailing race, shares her incredible journey from a troubled teen to a trailblazer. She highlights the messy nature of life and the importance of adventure in personal growth. Tracy discusses breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, the significance of authenticity, and her mission to empower young people, especially girls, to chase their dreams and embrace their potential through the spirit of adventure.
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Unexpected Path
- Tracy Edwards was expelled from school at 15 and told that education wasn't for everyone.
- Her mother advised her to find something she was good at, leading her to backpacking in Greece and eventually working on boats.
From Cook to Navigator
- While working on boats, Edwards' skipper challenged her to learn navigation, despite her lack of formal education.
- She learned to navigate in two days, opening up new opportunities.
Maiden's Birth
- After crewing on a Whitbread race, Edwards realized few women participated as navigators.
- This led her to form the first all-female crew, Maiden, sparking her passion for equality.