GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-09-21 18:00-23:59
21 septembre 2026 · 5h 58m · 5K vues · Western Sahara
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
During the Golden Globe Race, the skipper of the yacht *Minnehaha* manages a series of technical and tactical challenges while navigating the South Atlantic. After identifying a structural issue where the stainless steel crans iron on the bowsprit began crushing the Douglas fir wood, the skipper monitors the movement until it stabilizes, eventually requiring heavy-duty jacks for a post-race repair.3:11:47 The vessel experiences a period of high-wind stress, with gusts reaching 50 knots, forcing the skipper to heave-to with a deep third reef and adjust the vane blade to protect the rudder from violent swinging.3:01:33 To maintain energy production, the skipper performs a half-day repair on a malfunctioning hydrogenerator during a calm, windless patch.2:55:04 Throughout the passage, the skipper relies on *Ocean Passages of the World* for routing decisions and manages the pervasive damp and mold caused by the lack of onboard heating.3:23:29 The skipper emphasizes the importance of vigilance regarding equipment fatigue as the boat nears the end of the long-distance race.
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