ArcticStern Ocean Sailing · video

What this video covers

The Whitbread Round the World Race began on September 10, 1973, establishing the first crewed sailing circumnavigation with three stopovers.0:10 To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this inaugural event, the Ocean Globe Race launched on September 10, 2023.0:15 This modern iteration replicates the original conditions by prohibiting the use of GPS and modern electronic navigation equipment.0:37 Participants navigate using traditional methods, mirroring the technical constraints faced by sailors during the 1973 race. The event emphasizes a return to analog sailing practices for a global circumnavigation.

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