Classic Mara Løvenskiold Kveseth | GGR 2026 | Calls from Sea Week 5
8 de octubre de 2026 · 6 min · 3K vistas · The Doldrums
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Mara Løvenskiold Kveseth reports that her boat, Showgirl, remains in excellent condition after four weeks at sea in the Golden Globe Race.2:29 She successfully removed barnacles from the hull by tethering herself to the bow with a safety line while using a mask, fins, and a dishwashing brush to scrub the underwater surfaces.3:16 Despite encountering rougher conditions on one occasion, she maintained the cleaning process while hove-to.3:55 Kveseth maintains daily radio contact with other race entrants, specifically Daniel, and uses these communications to exchange weather data and maintain morale.1:17 She notes that while some participants like Louis and Gunnar have been difficult to reach, she successfully coordinates with nearby ships to receive weather updates.1:40 Currently navigating the doldrums, she aims to clear the area within 24 hours.5:40 She manages her progress by focusing on short-term milestones, such as reaching the Cape Verde Islands and the doldrums, rather than the entire race distance.4:55
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