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The Bowsprit: Editorial
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From the editor
Pandemics, plastic, and positivity
As I write this, the world is still grappling with the pandemic and we are all navigating strange waters. Some of us are back cruising (with caution and some restrictions) but our sailing sisters in the Australian state of Victoria are now back in full lockdown. The SisterShip team’s thoughts are with you and we hope this issue provides not only a brief escape but also a breath of positivity as we bring you the stories of women delivering aid to the Bahamas, helping in remote villages of Papua New Guinea, and tackling marine debris in South East Asia.
Our regular ‘Sustainable Sailing’ column sees Heather Francis tackle the problem of ewaste, an issue I imagine most of us face at some time. For those with doggy crew on board, Tanya Rabe shares her tips for a canine First Aid kit.
It can be challenging being a woman in the marine industry, even more so if you are a woman of colour. New SisterShip contributor Erin Carey joins us to share her chat with remarkable woman on the water, Vivian Vuong. We’d love to hear more from women working on the water so please drop us a line
ABOVE: Sydney Steenland is a young woman on a mission to clean up our oceans (read more on Page 62).
if you’d like to share your story.
Please stay safe and, as always, look for the dolphin!
