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Lessons from Bill Pinkney's historic solo global sail

Lessons from Bill Pinkney's historic solo sail around the world

08/24/2021

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Lessons from Bill Pinkney's historic solo global sail

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Lessons from Bill Pinkney's historic solo sail around the world

Bill Pinkney chronicled his solo sail around the world as the first African American to do it the hard way — around the great Southern Capes — in his 1992 video diary and documentary. Special correspondent Mike Cerre has his story, and the life lessons his journey imparts, from Puerto Rico.

08/24/2021

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