GGR 2026 — The race — 10/10/2026 06:00-12:00
10 October 2026 · 6h 0m · 2K views
What this video covers
A solo sailor competing in the Golden Globe Race navigates the South Atlantic Ocean while transitioning into the southeast trade winds. The vessel, a boat nicknamed "Pumpkin," currently maintains a close-hauled course on a port tack, leaning to starboard as it approaches 1 degree North latitude.3:41:02 The skipper reports persistent leaks in the galley and navigation area, necessitating the protection of switch panels and the stereo system.3:47:39 To manage energy, the sailor monitors solar controller output, noting reduced efficiency during recent cloudy conditions in the tropics.4:09:04 Navigation relies on a Davis Mark 15 sextant, with noon sights providing lines of position that align with dead reckoning.3:50:47 The sailor utilises Jimmy Cornell’s Ocean Atlas to track the Intertropical Convergence Zone and plan the route toward the South Atlantic.4:03:33 Recent maintenance included cleaning gooseneck barnacles from the hull during a period of calm in the doldrums.3:42:37 The sailor maintains a steady course of 210 degrees, anticipating a shift in wind direction to the south-southeast to improve the angle of approach toward the trades.3:44:54
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