Early in her career she happened to work on an all-female crew, she remembers.

An all-female crew made history by competing in the defender trials.

The team, the first all-female crew in the 144-year history of the America's Cup, won its first race two weeks ago.

By the late 1970s attitudes had changed, and the first all-female crew finished the race in 31 hours 6 minutes in 1976.

Azonia was the commander of the cruiser and her all-female crew.

She at least had been born female and had spent many years as a part of an all-female crew.

The all-female crew is in last place with 148 points.

The all-female crew had worked out ahead of time in the fitness series they helped develop.

The 22 women chosen in the final cut will make up the first all-female crew in the 142-year history of the America's Cup.