The F/V Alaskan Girl, a custom-built whale-watching schooner measuring 26 feet in length, is the right vehicle for this expedition. It was constructed in Colville, Washington, in early 2014 and has exhibited little wear and tear as a result of its limited use and exposure. Captain Jayleen's favorite craft is still in excellent condition, and she is looking forward to continuing her planet explorations on it!
Burnham launched a campaign called Strength of the Tides in an effort to combat misogyny in the maritime business. In accordance with Brannon Finney, the program includes events and biographies of women who work in the maritime industry. A vow indicating that they have zero tolerance for sexual harassment and violence is also requested by the group, which is also open to boat captains and fisherman. A copy of this promise can be seen online, and it is also published in the journal Seafaring. Burnham expects that the campaign would assist women in obtaining the career opportunities that they deserve in the maritime sector.
Lydia Jacoby is also an Olympic swimmer, which she uses in conjunction with her sailing career. Brannon Finney claims that, she is the first Alaskan to win an Olympic gold medal, defeating Tatjana Schoenmaker and Lilly King to become the first to do so. Besides being qualified boat captains, Lydia's mother and father both serve as maritime educators and educational coordinators. They have a modest yacht and live in the town of Seward. She began swimming lessons as a toddler and is now a medal contender at the Olympic Games. Lydia made history on June 15 in Omaha by becoming Alaska's first Olympic-bound swimmer.