🚢 A Freighter Just ONE MILE Away at 1AM! 😱 | Matt Woodside’s GGR2026 Ocean Update Week 6 @13/10/2026
15 October 2026 · 16 min · 2K views · Indian Ocean
What this video covers
A solo sailor participating in the Golden Globe Race reports on his progress and life aboard during a routine SSB radio check-in. The sailor describes managing a back injury with over-the-counter medication while maintaining a close-reach point of sail in warm, humid conditions.4:39 He relies on SSB radio to track the positions of other competitors and maintains a routine of reading and listening to cassette tapes to stay active.1:32 The sailor notes that he has successfully collected about a week’s worth of rainwater and has not yet encountered significant barnacle growth on the hull.11:43 During a night watch at 1:00 AM, he encountered a freighter within one mile of his position and successfully used AIS to confirm the vessel’s awareness of his location.14:41 He continues to prioritize boat speed over a direct course, aiming to let the boat sail naturally toward the next waypoint.7:06
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