Solo sailor Lisa Blair arrives in Albany after historic Antarctic circumnavigation

Scores of supporters have welcomed Queensland sailor Lisa Blair back into Australia, capping off her 184-day journey around Antarctica.

Blair, 32, set off from Albany in Western Australia in January and is set to be named the first woman to circumnavigate Antarctica solo.

Blair was expected to reach Albany’s Princess Royal Harbour early on Tuesday afternoon, but strong winds kept her from making landfall earlier.

Hundreds of people lined vantage points along the coast to cheer her in, however it was dark by the time she docked her yacht just before 8:00pm (WST).

Despite often experiencing turbulent seas, Blair said her ambition remained intact.

“Every bit of pain, every sail change and all the bitter cold — it was definitely worth it,” she said…

Source: Solo sailor Lisa Blair arrives in Albany after historic Antarctic circumnavigation – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)