GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-09-22 06:00-08:18
22 de septiembre de 2026 · 2h 18m · 1K visitas · West African Coast
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A solo sailor competing in the Golden Globe Race reports on current conditions and boat management while navigating off the coast of Africa. The sailor maintains a steady course, prioritizing sleep and coffee before performing daily tasks like swapping solar panels and monitoring sail trim.1:36:05 The vessel, a full-keel design, features a custom watertight chain locker and a reinforced bow compartment designed to mitigate damage from submerged containers.2:15:37 The sailor emphasizes the importance of maintaining night vision by avoiding cockpit lights and relying on a Windex for wind assessment rather than electronic instruments.2:06:35 Navigation relies on celestial sights, with the sailor noting the difficulty of taking accurate readings while managing a spinnaker.2:01:17 The participant also discusses the utility of a Hydrovane for maneuvering heavy, full-keel boats in marinas and the ongoing challenge of avoiding fishing gear in shallow coastal waters.2:08:57 The sailor plans to increase sail area as the wind shifts, while maintaining a cautious pace to preserve the boat for the Southern Ocean.1:52:05
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