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Natasza Caban Finishes Circumnavigation

By LaDonna | December 4, 2009 | Honolulu, Hawaii |
Natasza was greeted by adoring friends and family – and magnums of spraying champagne – when she arrived in Honolulu on Wednesday.

© 2009 Agnieszka Caban

Polish beauty Natasza Caban sailed into Honolulu on Wednesday aboard her S&S 34 Tanasza Polska Ustka, completing the westabout solo circumnavigation she started two years and four months earlier. She was greeted at the Honolulu YC by dozens of friends and family, some of whom flew in from Europe. At 32, Caban is one of the youngest women to have gone around alone.

She may not have earned a title for her trip around, but the feeling of accomplishment isn’t lessened by it.

© 2009 Agnieszka Caban

During her journey, Caban also raised funds — through Poland’s Against the Odds Foundation — to bring disabled children to visit her in Cocos Keeling and St. Lucia. "It’s a dream come true to do something good with my sailing," she said.

We hope to have a full report on the last legs of Caban’s adventure in the January issue of Latitude. In the meantime, check out her website at www.nataszacaban.com.

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