TAPIO LEHTINEN Drop Point in Hobart Live part 6
14 November 2018 · 2 min · 752 views · Hobart
What this video covers
Tapio Lehtinen completes a mast climb while moored in Hobart, Tasmania, during the Golden Globe Race. He explains the use of an ice hockey helmet as a safety precaution for climbing the mast in heavy seas to prevent head injuries against the rig.0:23 Lehtinen notes that he opted against wearing the helmet during this specific climb due to the calm conditions at the mooring.0:41 He highlights his connection to the Helsinki-based EFK ice hockey team, noting that both he and the team share Wärtsilä as a sponsor.1:18 Lehtinen reports he is currently in the middle of his solo circumnavigation and intends to round Cape Horn to reach the finish line in time to follow the conclusion of the EFK league season.1:32
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