GGR 2018 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (17th of November)
19 November 2018 · 30 min · 606 views · Les Sables d'Olonne
What this video covers
The Golden Globe Race fleet is currently navigating the Pacific Ocean, with leaders approaching Tasmania and Cape Horn.0:11 Race organizers are monitoring Igor, who maintains slow progress due to potential hull fouling and rig issues, though he remains in the race rather than the Chichester class for now.1:23 Mark Sinclair intends to stop in Hobart for water and family contact, while Tapio faces a week of unfavorable winds that will likely hinder his progress.2:22 Jean-Luc Van Den Heede continues to lead despite previous rig damage, with Mark Slats closing the gap as they prepare for Southern Ocean conditions near Cape Horn.5:03 Organizers emphasize that the race operates under standard collision regulations, and entrants make independent decisions regarding hull maintenance, weather routing, and stopovers.8:02 The event serves as a celebration of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s original solo non-stop circumnavigation, with boats modeled after his vessel, Suhaili.16:43
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