GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-10-12 00:00-06:00
12 de octubre de 2026 · 6h 0m · 1K vistas
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A solo sailor competing in the Golden Globe Race maintains a steady pace of 7 knots while navigating toward an island approximately 400 miles away.5:26:39 To manage the boat in 20-knot winds and heavy seas, the sailor keeps a deep reef in the mainsail and maintains the genoa at full hoist, noting that reefing the genoa degrades its shape and propulsion.5:29:16 The sailor avoids driving the boat at 8 or 9 knots during the night to maintain visibility of wave height and rollers.5:32:43 Communication with other competitors, including Etienne and Gunnar, occurs via HF radio, though some participants face ongoing equipment failures.5:37:50 The sailor reports that the boat’s cockpit remains warm, and they have successfully waterproofed the gas locker.5:47:26 Despite the challenges of solo racing, the sailor prefers the autonomy of this format over the regimented schedule of crewed events like the Ocean Globe Race.5:49:01
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