--- title: Inside the Solitaire Du Figaro with Erica Lush description: Join us on October 29th for Erica Lush's inspiring journey in the Solitaire du Figaro, the ultimate solo sailing challenge. 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This solo marathon pushes sailors to their limits and produces the legends of the sport. Erica is the only American to have competed twice, and intends to use this platform as a launching pad to reach the highest levels of the sport. 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