GGR Entrant Live Interview No. 10 with New Zealand Entrant Graham Dalton.
14 de julio de 2020 · 47 min · 744 visitas
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Graham Dalton, a New Zealand entrant in the Golden Globe Race, discusses his preparations and background in solo offshore sailing. Dalton, who previously campaigned an Open 50 for the Velux 5 Oceans race, is entering the Golden Globe Race aboard a Rustler 36 named *Southern Man*.9:10 He emphasizes the importance of sleep management, citing training from Dr. Claudio Stampi that suggests a target of four to six hours of sleep per day to maintain performance during solo passages.41:49 Dalton describes his boat as a joint New Zealand-French effort, featuring the Māori phrase "kia kaha" and the French "fort ensemble" on his branding to reflect his dual connections.44:50 The discussion touches on the challenges of solo racing, the necessity of self-funding, and the logistical difficulties of international travel and boat preparation during the pandemic. Don McIntyre, the race organizer, confirms that the fleet will compete in the Rustler 36, ensuring a level playing field where performance depends on the sailor rather than the boat's design.25:24
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