GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-10-22 18:00-23:59
22 octobre 2026 · 5h 58m · 2K vues
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A solo sailor competing in the Golden Globe Race navigates light, inconsistent winds and persistent rain in the South Atlantic. To mitigate water ingress through the companionway during heavy weather, the sailor fabricates a custom spray hood using velcro strips and elastic tensioners.25:33 The vessel relies on a Yellow Brick tracker and satellite phone for communication, receiving a weather alert for a developing storm centered at 28°S, 18°W, with forecasted 40-knot winds and 60-knot gusts.32:01 The sailor maintains a grab bag containing a secondary satellite phone and emergency beacon.36:23 Low wind speeds prevent the use of the hydrogenerator, forcing reliance on the engine to charge batteries for Starlink and other electronics.46:13 The sailor reports difficulty maintaining consistent boat speed and expresses frustration with the lack of solar charging opportunities in the current overcast conditions.12:09
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