Jeanne Socrates - solo round the world yachtswoman

Oh, what exactly does the "sigh" mean *lemongrove"?!

At leastMonica has the nous to actually post some words.

Not sure where I have actually "knocked" her. But there....

Yep, I take your comments re. sponsorship Monica, and I do celebrate Jeanna Socrates determination and achievement, and at her age.
I still think that the opportunities to carry through such endeavours requires substantial advantages that many do not have. That’s just as life is.
As I said, good for her.

As for the sigh, lemongrove - why?

lemongrove

Cheer up for Chatham.

She was an orphan, never knew her father and was a teacher in a West London School near the river. She only took up sailing as an extracurricular activity for her pupils.

Am quite cheered up thanks Gonegirl and the sigh wasn’t for Monica ( so you got that wrong!)
It was for ffinochio’s comment.......when will poster realise that money doesn’t matter in these cases, it’s having the derring do to actually do this sort of thing.
Ellen McCarthy wasn’t from a privileged background, and if you are crazy about sailing you will find a way to do it. Crewing at first, and working your way up.
What is wrong in just applauding an older woman for a daring exploit?

Don't feel like applauding anyone.

So I won't.

#grumpyoldsod

didn't say it was for Monica....

Thanks for posting that fact J52 .....perhaps all posters will feel they can applaud her now.

still not applauding

Actually Gonegirl I had already posted ‘some words’ earlier up the thread.

Never mind, it’s gone 7pm time for a gin fizz?

Jeanna Socrates attended the local state grammar school and then studied at university in the late 50s/60s. Nothing to say she had untold wealth though possibly she inherited the family home when she was orphaned. Local friends here who attended grammar school said they had elocution lessons to ‘improve’ their accents.

She was in an orphanage from the age of 5 until 9. She sold her house to fund her voyage.

Interesting, I assumed the person who dismissed her achievement because she was rich had checked her facts before posting.

If it wasn’t for this thread, I wouldn’t have heard of Jeanne Socrates. Perhaps it’s because the news is so dominated by our political shenanigans at the moment, but you’d have thought she would have merited some publicity.

I’m in awe. I love an adventurer.

some publicity - should be more publicity.

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There is a man running from Lands End to John o groats , SKY news are following his run.

This woman ? Silence .

What a woman, I am in awe

Perhaps it’s because the news is so dominated by our political shenanigans at the moment

Or perhaps because she is a woman, as other posters have suggested.

Could be. Though Ellen MacArthur hardly lacked publicity.

Well ladies, I say that staying 388 days alone in the middle of the ocean at 77 years old is no mean feast. Very well done, a strong and courageous woman mentally and physically. There is hope for the over 70s. www.gransnet.com/emo/te/1.gif

If anyone's interested in making a donation to the RNLI to honour Jeanne Socrates' achievement, the link is:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jeanne-socrates2

I'm surprised she's only had 80 donors so far.

Also, this is a great way to support the RNLI

Gave my son and GSs a lifelong interest in lifeboats.

I like that. One of my DGSs wants to be a pirate when he grows up. This would be the next best thing.