The crowds waved goodbye. Now hear Etienne Messikommer’s voice from sea. 🌊⛵
15 September 2026 · 13 min · 3K views · North Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
Etienne Messikommer, a participant in the Golden Globe Race, reports adjusting to life at sea after a challenging start in the Bay of Biscay. He maintains his position using a sextant and confirms his findings with occasional radio checks.2:37 While he initially struggled with sleep deprivation and boat organization, he has established a consistent nap routine and successfully installed a car cassette player for entertainment.4:48 Messikommer notes that his boat performs poorly in light winds, which hindered his progress during the early stages of the race.3:37 He communicates regularly with other skippers via HF radio and monitors weather patterns using a weather fax, though he finds ship-provided weather reports unreliable for sailing purposes.2:46 He reports a wet cockpit due to drainage issues but otherwise expresses satisfaction with his vessel's condition.7:48 He continues to conserve water and maintains a diet of remaining fresh produce.5:27
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