The Maiden Factor

Dubai to Palma via Suez

Palma to Miami

Miami to Charleston

Charleston to Annapolis

Annapolis to Nauticus

Nauticus to Brooklyn

Brooklyn to HRMM, Kingston

Hudson Maritime to North Cove + One 15

One 15 to America YC Rye, Long Island

America YC Rye to Oakcliff Sailing Center

Oakcliff to Stonington, Mystic

Stonington, Mystic to New Brunswick

New Brunswick to Martha's Vineyard

Martha's Vineyard to Newport, RI

Azores to Dakar

Dakar to Cape Town

Cape Town to Santos

Santos to Azores

Azores to Southampton, UK

Maiden is a Global Ambassador for the Empowerment of Girls through Education

“We were told we couldn’t do it, but we showed how sailing is a level playing field. Now, I’m making it my mission to advocate for girls’ education around the world.”

Our Mission
The Maiden Factor Foundation works with, raises funds for and supports communities to enable girls into education and empower and support them to remain throughout their teenage years to reach their full potential and create better futures for all.

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Our Vision
A world where every girl has access to 12 years of quality education; empowering them to choose their future and fulfil their dreams.

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What We're Doing

Maiden inspires women and girls all over the world and raises funds for girls’ educational programmes around the world

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Maiden World Tour

Maiden's World Tour took the crew to countries across the globe, visiting schools, supporting charities and inspiring thousands. This September, she will be taking on a new adventure: the Ocean Globe Race 2023.

Over 30 years since changing the world in the 89/90 Whitbread, Maiden is sailing the seas with an all-female crew once again.