'I have to overcome that fear, for sure, and that's why I want to challenge myself. 9News
Payal Pattanaik had no sailing experience until November, but she's set to be a crew member in the Sydney to Hobart.
Pattanaik was introduced to sailing as LawConnect trained for the Sydney to Hobart race for about two weeks across November and December."I have a fear of the ocean ... because when I see high tides or high waves I freak out," Pattanaik said. North-easterly winds forecast to pick up over Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to favour the super maxis: LawConnect, the Andoo Comanche, Black Jack and Hamilton Island Wild Oats.
The benchmark is one day, nine hours, 15 minutes and 24 seconds — a time posted in 2017 by LDV Comanche, now known as Andoo Comanche.She offers a stirring perspective."It's really good for your mental health because it boosts your confidence and you come out stronger."These things are very overwhelming, really, and I never thought about experiencing this in my life.
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