Justine Martin is the first double organ transplant survivor to have raced across an ocean . The first race took place in 1996 ; it consisted of eight boats and saw 300 people take part in the relay competition . She decided to take part in the race to raise awareness for organ donation . In the annual Round the World Yacht Race crews are made up by ordinary people . This year more than 500 people from 41 countries are taking part in the 40,000 mile race .
Justine Martin is the first double organ transplant survivor to have raced across an ocean . She decided to take part in the race to raise awareness for organ donation . In the annual Round the World Yacht Race crews are made up by ordinary people . This year more than 500 people from 41 countries are taking part in the 40,000 mile race .