Sorry GG, what has money got to do with it, apart from paying it? How many women of any age achieve the feat she has achieved?
When on other threads we are talking about inspirational women and women of achievement, why do you feel the need to knock someone who has achieved something at the age of 77 because she has money?
If someone gave you all the money would you be prepared to take on a project like this or something similar? If not, why not?
My sailing has never gone beyond sailing dinghies, but I have friends who have taken on sailing journeys, much less arduous and talked about some of the weather conditions and disasters they faced. To face the storms, repairs and experiences she has faced you need to be exceptional, whether you have money or not.