Week 4 calls before storm | 55-Knot Gusts Forecast: Gunnar Prepares Alone at Sea | GGR 2026
1 October 2026 · 16 min · 3K views
What this video covers
Gunnar, a participant in the GGR 2026, prepares for a storm system forecast to bring 55-knot gusts and 5-meter seas while sailing south in the Atlantic.1:15 Currently experiencing 30-knot winds from the northeast, he maintains a double-reefed mainsail, a reefed staysail, and a small jib.0:10 He plans to bear off and add a third reef if wind speeds increase as the storm center passes.8:50 The sailor reports that his boat is handling the conditions well, though he notes difficulty communicating with other entrants via single-sideband radio.3:19 He confirms his celestial navigation progress and acknowledges a race rule prohibiting the use of electronic calculators for navigation.9:15 Gunnar intends to focus on crossing the doldrums and preparing his vessel for the South Atlantic, including swapping his Genoa for a Yankee.13:25 He expresses interest in potentially anchoring for a short rest to perform maintenance and cook, a practice permitted under race rules.14:20
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