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Campbell Mackie: Ocean Globe Race skipper | Practical Boat Owner
29 October 2023 · 6 min · 519 views · Ocean Village Marina, Southampton
What this video covers
Campbell Mackie, skipper of the Baltic Yachts 55 Outlaw, prepared his vessel for the Ocean Globe Race through a comprehensive 12-month refit in upstate New York that began in May 2022.0:37 The project included removing the keel and mast, gutting the interior, and installing new wiring.0:41 Mackie purchased the boat sight unseen in 2021 and departed Newport in May 2023 for the maiden voyage with a crew that had not previously sailed together.0:25 The crew ranges in age from 23 to 73, with Mackie serving as the oldest participant in the race.2:34 He balanced the watches by distributing diverse skill sets and age groups across the team.2:45 Mackie credits the crew's cohesion to careful selection and the members' inherent mental resilience.1:32 His motivation for the race stems from a lifelong interest in square-rigged grain ships and a desire to practice traditional astronavigation while rounding Cape Horn.4:05
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