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Making Waves: The Inside Story of Managing and Motivating the First Women's Team to Compete for the America's Cup

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I read this book, loved it, and then read the other reviews on this site and realized that the other readers have no business commenting on this topic that they in no way can connect with. I haven't navigated the sea, but I am a woman who has navigated the competitive world of a career in medicine and am amazed at this writer's ability to describe the subtle and not so subtle issues that women face with each other and men in competing for anything....America's Cup or any position of leadership. Seaton-Huntington has the amazing ability to describe deep, internal feelings about intense competition that I have been unable to put into words myself. While I read this book I found myself literally shaking my head "yes"! If you are a woman and face any type of competitive challenge in life, you will connect with this author's interesting story and experience.

I've read worse text books than this, but this isn't exactly a page turner either.

It gives a good feeling for the group dynamics and associated politics of a highly traditioned sport (Yachting) being "invaded" by the concept of a women's team that could compete on the mens' level.

"Do they try to keep it 100% female (to make a point), or allow a man or two on the crew and increase their chances of winning?" Suddenly, roles and goals that were not clearly defined at the beginning of this adventure are causing stress and confusion.

Interesting, but not riveting...

Well-written, fast read and engaging. I grew up by the ocean and like reading about ocean related adventures, particularly sailing. Up until now I had no idea there were no women on the American's Cup until this first All Women's team that Seaton-Huntington participated in and writes about. I enjoyed reading about the training regime and heirarchy of a sailing crew. The dynamics and pitfalls of teamwork are examined closely - cooperation and competition. How men and women differ in their approach to teamwork (more differing than similar). The book followed the world of sailing in a way that it was easy for outsiders to read (didn't feel bogged down in sports terminology). Let's face it - even on the best days - life is very competitive. These women were put in a tough situation and pulled it off with grace and dignity. It's a book I'd buy for my sisters or daughters. Highly recommended!

The story is very interseting. But the lessons learned by the author are really boring. I would only read this book if it was required reading for a class, as it was for me.