GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-10-05 18:00-23:59
5 octobre 2026 · 5h 58m · 2K vues
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Kirsten Neuschäfer, sailing the 36-ft yacht Minnehaha in the Golden Globe Race, navigates the doldrums and the subsequent North Atlantic passage toward the finish in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France. After 216 days at sea without GPS, she struggles with light winds and psychological fatigue while attempting to maintain her lead. To verify her position without modern navigation aids, she hails a passing warship on VHF channel 16 and requests coordinates, explaining the race's retro rules. The crew provides the position, confirming her progress toward the finish line. Throughout the final leg, she manages sail changes, including the spinnaker and code zero, to maximize speed in variable conditions. She eventually picks up the northeast trade winds, transitioning into a 25–30 knot beat that restores her momentum. The experience highlights the mental challenge of long-distance solo racing, the reliance on celestial navigation, and the eventual transition back to land-based life.
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