Inspiring Islanders: Zita Martel

Zita Martel has been called everything, from the 'Queen of the longboats' to the 'witch of the water'.

This is the story of Samoa’s first Fautasi skipper Queen Zita Martel, the only woman to ever dare compete in this traditionally male sport.

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