Coming back to my home country after so much time spent away or at sea is always an amazing experience, one that reconnects me with my roots in the most unexpected ways.

In recognition of her achievements in sailing and becoming the first Italian to win The Ocean Race - Francesca was awarded the Jury’s special award

Risk versus reward! A quick trip to Florence, Italy, to share my story with the women of Womenzeta!

Francesca has been nominated not just for one but TWO Italian Sailor of the Year awards - get voting now!