THREE THOUSAND MILES ALONE

THREE THOUSAND MILES ALONE

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The video covers the transatlantic sailing race from Plymouth to Newport, highlighting participants like Reverend Stephen Pakenham and Edith Baumann. It discusses historical achievements, including Francis Chichester's 1960 victory and Eric Taberly's 1964 win. Taberly's current race faces challenges due to setbacks with his trimaran. The video provides insights into the race's history, participants, and the difficulties they encounter.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the only female participant in the race, and what unique company does she have?

Leslie Williams with his parrot

Reverend Stephen Pakenham with his cat

Michael Ritchie with his dog

Edith Baumann with her terriers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which boat is known for its unusual Chinese Lug Saw?

Cutty Sark

Jester

Rob Roy

Penduic 4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the first solo transatlantic race in 1960?

Michael Ritchie

Eric Taberly

Francis Chichester

Leslie Williams

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Eric Taberly's time when he won the race four years after 1960?

30 days

42 days

27 days

35 days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Eric Taberly face with his new trimaran?

It was too small for the race

It forced him to return to Plymouth for repairs

It was disqualified from the race

It sank during the voyage