Article by Jonno Turner.
Image by Corinna Halloran.
http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/news/9212_Hands-for-hire.html
“A lot of people seem to have the same old perception of women, whether that’s being not as experienced, not as strong, or whatever. I think that’s always going to be there, but you have to prove your own worth and what your skills are, and show the guys what you can do."
She smiles. “It’s like surfing – you paddle out and you’re in a line up with 20 guys, and you’re the only girl. They’ll all drop in on you and take your wave, until you stand up and take a wave and show them you can surf.”