Storm Ahead, Eggs Almost Gone! Solo sailor Louis Kerdelhué Checks In | GGR 2026
1 October 2026 · 8 min · 4K views · Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
Solo sailor Louis Kerdelhué reports his progress and boat status while navigating the Atlantic Ocean following a stop in the Canary Islands. Kerdelhué confirms the Hydrovane is functioning correctly after initial concerns and minor repairs, and he has successfully patched a small tear in his spinnaker caused by a snagged ring.2:31 He notes recurring issues with his mainsail halyard shackle, which has twice undone itself, requiring him to climb the mast to retrieve the halyard.5:50 To prepare for an incoming storm, he plans a full boat inspection two days before the weather arrives.5:28 Provisioning issues have left him with significantly fewer eggs than planned, and he reports that half of his cigarette supply is missing.4:56 He also experiences technical delays with his satellite phone, which requires up to 30 minutes to establish a network connection for messaging.6:48 Kerdelhué expresses confidence in his current rhythm and boat organization as he continues his solo passage.1:42
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