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East Hampton Grad First American Woman To Race Solo Around the World

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Cole Brauer hoists up her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer hoists up her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer hoists up her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer hoists up her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer hoists up her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer hoists up her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer with her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer with her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer hoists up her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer hoists up her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer's father, David, hoists up his daughter in celebration of her achievement. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer's father, David, hoists up his daughter in celebration of her achievement. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer, center, with her mother, Kimberly, and father, David. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer, center, with her mother, Kimberly, and father, David. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer with her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer with her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer, center, with her mother, Kimberly, and father, David. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer, center, with her mother, Kimberly, and father, David. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer in awe of her own accomplishment. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer in awe of her own accomplishment. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer graduated from East Hampton High School. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer graduated from East Hampton High School. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer celebrates crossing the finish line in the Global Solo Challenge. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer celebrates crossing the finish line in the Global Solo Challenge. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer celebrates crossing the finish line in the Global Solo Challenge. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer celebrates crossing the finish line in the Global Solo Challenge. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer's boat, First Light. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer's boat, First Light. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer's mother, Kimberly, rides alongside her daughter as she crosses the finish line. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer's mother, Kimberly, rides alongside her daughter as she crosses the finish line. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer shakes a bottle of champagne in celebration of her monumental achievement. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer shakes a bottle of champagne in celebration of her monumental achievement. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer hoists up her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer hoists up her silver trophy for finishing second in the Global Solo Challenge. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer's boat, First Light. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer's boat, First Light. ALVARO SANCHIS

Cole Brauer's boat, first light. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer's boat, first light. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer races across the world as part of the Global Solo Challenge. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer races across the world as part of the Global Solo Challenge. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer sails her boat, First Light. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer sails her boat, First Light. JAMES TOMLINSON

Cole Brauer passed Cape Horn, Chile on January 26.

Cole Brauer passed Cape Horn, Chile on January 26.

Cole Brauer at the Clam and Chowder House at Salivar's Dock in Montauk in 2016.

Cole Brauer at the Clam and Chowder House at Salivar's Dock in Montauk in 2016.

Cole Brauer's childhood home in Springs.

Cole Brauer's childhood home in Springs.

Desirée Keegan on Mar 13, 2024
Cole Brauer had two words for the cynics who didn’t think she could complete a treacherous 30,000-mile sailing journey around the globe: “watch me.” And the 29-year-old East Hampton native... more

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