Stars to Steer by: Celebrating the 20th Century Women Who Went to Sea

by Julia Jones

The extraordinary stories of the fearless women who set their sights on the sea in an all-male world, paving the way for the female sailing superstars of today.

Gender issues are stark at sea. Historically a ship's crew is all male, and although vessels are referred to as 'she', women's contributions to sailing have been largely ignored, if not actively opposed. Today's sailing legends such as Tracey Edwards and Ellen MacArthur compete...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399415468
• ISBN13: 9781399415460
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.2"