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The 2026 Golden Globe Race fleet faced light winds and current-driven delays during the initial departure from Les Sables-d'Olonne, forcing many competitors to spend their first night anchored near Rochebonne.1:34 As the fleet crossed the Bay of Biscay, sailors navigated a tactical split between northern and southern routes to manage shifting winds.1:48 Damien Guillou and Pat Lawless established an early lead by successfully timing their approach to the Spanish coast before the wind veered northwest, allowing them to clear Cape Finisterre ahead of the pack.2:08 While most of the fleet opted for an inside passage near the Galician coast, others like Guy Debord chose a wider offshore route to avoid traffic.5:09 The race requires participants to navigate without GPS, making the upcoming arrival at Lanzarote a critical challenge for landfall and locating the mandatory gate buoy.13:28 Fatigue management remains a primary concern, as the lack of electric autopilots necessitates constant vigilance.14:48 The race emphasizes the use of older, production-style vessels, contrasting with the high-budget, carbon-fiber construction seen in modern IMOCA and Ultim racing.21:32

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