13. Edward Heath’s Love of Sailing
Edward Heath, Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974, was an enthusiastic amateur sailor. He purchased his first yacht, Morning Cloud, in 1969 and won the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race that same year. Heath captained Britain’s winning team for the Admiral’s Cup in 1971 and also led the team in the 1979 Fastnet Race. His passion for sailing was so intense that cabinet meetings reportedly revolved around his sailing schedule. Discover more in The Guardian.
