GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-10-05 12:00-18:00
5 October 2026 · 6h 0m · 1K views · Intertropical Convergence Zone (Doldrums)
What this video covers
A solo sailor competing in the Golden Globe Race navigates the Doldrums in the Atlantic Ocean, transitioning from squally, 30-knot conditions to near-calm weather.5:03:24 After enduring a night of heavy rain and high winds that required a double-reefed mainsail and a reefed staysail, the boat now makes slow progress due south in light winds.5:03:30 The sailor monitors the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) for signs of the southeast trade winds, hoping a more easterly position relative to the rest of the fleet will provide a better angle for the upcoming leg toward Trinidad.5:04:52 Navigation relies on daily celestial observations using a Davis sextant, the Nautical Almanac, and HO 249 tables, as the race rules prohibit the use of electronic calculators.5:13:28 The sailor maintains a manual log of sun sights and position plots, storing all navigation records in a waterproof bag.5:40:52 Water supplies are currently sufficient following recent rain collection.5:42:10 The sailor continues to monitor the fleet via SSB radio while managing fatigue and boat maintenance.5:17:00
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