#GGR2022 Michael Guggenberger (44) / Austria / Biscay 36 - "NURI" crossing finishline
12 May 2023 · 41 min · 7K views · Les Sables-d'Olonne
What this video covers
Michael Guggenberger completes the 2022 Golden Globe Race, finishing third overall after 249 days at sea.2:29 Sailing his Biscay 36 ketch, *Nuri*, he arrives in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France, without experiencing any major equipment failures during the solo circumnavigation.2:21 The vessel remains in excellent condition, utilizing a Hydrovane self-steering system and a Watt & Sea hydrogenerator throughout the voyage.3:36 Guggenberger, who began his sailing journey only 10 years prior to the race, prepared the boat himself after purchasing it from Antoine Cousot.6:34 During the race, he maintained his gear consistently, including stitching an additional reef point into the mizzen sail to better manage heavy weather.13:18 His setup includes a mandatory collision bulkhead and additional forward buoyancy, though he opted to sail without a dodger.13:31 The finish marks the conclusion of a long-term project for the Austrian sailor, who secured sponsorship shortly before the start.7:16 His performance highlights the importance of determination and meticulous preparation in long-distance solo sailing.
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