UKU RANDMAA Drop Point in Hobart Live part 1
13 November 2018 · 8 min · 428 views · Kingston Beach
What this video covers
Uku Randmaa arrives at Kingston Beach, Tasmania, to complete a leg of the Golden Globe Race.7:56 He maintains third position in the race while approaching the drop point in light, five-knot winds.5:16 The vessel shows minimal wear after the long passage, with a clean hull and only a single three-inch barnacle visible midships.3:08 Both the Watt & Sea hydrogenerator and the Hydrovane self-steering system remain intact and functional on the stern.4:21 The final two and a half hours of the approach involved drifting in calm conditions under overcast skies.2:54 Mount Wellington serves as the primary landmark for the arrival, located approximately 15 minutes south of Hobart.8:05 Race officials plan to conduct formal interviews once the boat reaches the anchorage and secures its position.6:56
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