GGR 2018 26th of November UPDATE
26 November 2018 · 14 min · 891 views · Les Sables d'Olonne
What this video covers
Don McIntyre provides a weather and tactical update for the 2018 Golden Globe Race fleet on November 26, analyzing the progress of skippers approaching Australia and the Southern Ocean. Mark Sinclair and Igor Zaretskiy are racing toward Adelaide and Albany, respectively, with both skippers hampered by heavy barnacle growth on their hulls and rudders.1:21 Sinclair plans to enter the Chichester class upon arrival to clean his hull and resupply.2:00 Istvan Kopar faces significant steering challenges, including bearing issues with his main wheel and a sloppy emergency tiller, while Susie Goodall and Uku Randmaa maintain steady progress in moderate Southern Ocean conditions.5:30 Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, currently leading, faces tactical decisions regarding light headwinds and high-pressure systems as he navigates toward the Falkland Islands.12:13 Weather models indicate no major storms for the fleet over the coming week, with favorable winds expected for Sinclair’s approach to Cape Horn.7:59
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