GGR 2018 18th of October UPDATE - SUSIE'S STORM
12 de noviembre de 2018 · 11 min · 304 visitas · Southern Indian Ocean
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During the 2018 Golden Globe Race, competitor Susie Goodall faced a severe low-pressure system with 55-knot winds and 6-meter seas.0:04 By choosing to backtrack, Goodall positioned her boat in a safer quadrant of the storm, avoiding a forecast center that threatened 60-to-75-knot winds and 12-meter seas.2:07 This tactical decision mirrors the conditions that previously caused damage to the boats of competitors Tommy and Gregor.3:05 Other race participants also navigated the system: Uku and Jean-Luc adjusted their courses to minimize exposure to the storm's peak winds, while Loic maintained a favorable position at 39 degrees south.4:42 Separately, Igor reported a broken forestay and intends to use calm weather to perform a permanent repair at the masthead.9:46 Mark Sinclair continues toward Hobart, Tasmania, with an expected arrival between Saturday and Sunday, though he faces potential light-wind holes near the coast.8:05 Proactive course adjustments based on weather modeling can prevent catastrophic gear failure and boat damage in heavy Southern Ocean conditions.
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