Sara Hastreiter - adventurer, professional sailor and athlete. Current challenge - to be the first women to sail the 7 seas and to climb the highest summits of the world's 7 continents. Sara Hastreiter is a globe-exploring, international adventuring sailor and climber. It's Sara's goal to be the first woman ever to sail all 7 seas, and climb to the highest summits of the world's 7 continents. This feat would also see Sara become the first person in history to have competed in the Volvo Ocean Race (the 'Everest of Sailing'), and climbed Everest itself. During her reign as a professional sailor, Sara has sailed the equivalent of 5 laps of the planet, and has no signs of slowing down. Show notes Getting Sara to introduce herself Growing up in the cowboy state Her career path and journey after high school Going all in  Ending up in the Caribbean and starting to sail Wanting to cross an ocean How her sailing career progressed Reading books and being inspired  Deciding to become a professional sailor Deciding to get experience over qualifications Volvo Ocean Race (hardest sailing race on the planet)- a once in a life time opportunity  Becoming part of Team SCA The process of making the team over 18 months Taking advantage of the opportunities that came her way The challenges involved in the race and why it is so full on Getting though the tough times on the water and how she made it through Getting into climbing  Deciding to climb Mount Everest Deciding on the 7 seas and 7 summits challenge 4 more mountains to go! Looking for corporate sponsorship and how she approaches it Deciding every day to believe in herself and to keep working on it Being 2 years in and still just as passionate as she was at the start Keeping herself motivated  Balance…. Not being concerned with a personal life Making money through sailing Dealing with her first knee injury Climbing Mt Elbrus in Russia Fracturing her pelvis and dealing with more injury Coping with the recovery process Being kind to herself Advice and tips for women who want to follow a different type of career path Giving herself permission and asking herself the question - is she doing the right thing You create your life and why you need self initiative   Social Media Website & Blog : https://www.sara.blue  Twitter: @SaraSailingUSA   Instagram: @sara_hastreiter