Guy deBoer’s 4,000 Mile GGR Qualifier onboard his 1986 Tashiba 36 Spirit 🌊⛵️
28 July 2026 · 39 min · 3K views · Canary Islands
What this video covers
Guy deBoer is sailing a 4,000-mile qualifying passage for the Golden Globe Race aboard his 1986 Tashiba 36, *Spirit*.0:31 Departing from the Canary Islands, he is navigating toward Les Sables-d'Olonne, France, with an expected arrival near August 1st.0:37 The voyage includes mandatory celestial navigation requirements, involving daily sightings and subsequent plotting.16:41 During the transit, deBoer encountered significant light-air conditions and technical issues with his Hydrovane, which he successfully reassembled after dropping all sails and entering the water to perform repairs.10:13 He also manages a Windpilot wind vane, noting that he requires more practice to optimize its performance.4:53 The route involves rounding specific waypoints in the Atlantic, with the final leg requiring an eastward turn toward France.8:53 Maintenance tasks include addressing mast chafing and planning for new halyards upon arrival.19:31 DeBoer utilizes Starlink for daily communication and maintains a log of his progress while managing the boat solo.1:13
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