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Pilar Pasanau, a participant in the Mini Globe Race, reports on her experience completing the first stage of the solo, around-the-world regatta from Antigua to Panama.17:00 Sailing a Class Globe 580, a 5.8-meter vessel, Pasanau faced significant physical challenges, including severe stomach illness that forced her to fast for three days.18:08 She managed the boat’s performance, maintaining an average speed of approximately 5.5 knots, while relying heavily on a wind vane self-steering system.20:43 Pasanau notes that the primary technical challenge of the Class Globe 580 is maintaining proper sail balance to ensure the wind vane functions effectively.25:15 The next stage of the race involves a 6,700-mile transit from Panama to Fiji, with mandatory stops in the Marquesas, Papeete, and Tonga.26:56 The episode also features Mayalén Gastañaga, director of the Ababor nautical fair in Irún, who discusses the event's focus on maritime safety, meteorology, and fishing traditions.8:11 Additionally, the program includes historical and technical segments regarding maritime navigation signals and the history of lighthouse keepers in Asturias.1:24:35

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