Lady K Sailing · video

Cosa tratta questo video

Cole Brauer completed a non-stop, solo circumnavigation in 130 days aboard *First Light*, a 2008 Class 40 racing sailboat designed by Owen Clark Designs. The Class 40 rule limits boats to a 12.19-meter length, 4.5-meter beam, and 3-meter draft, while prohibiting carbon fiber, Kevlar, and tilting keels to maintain competitive parity. *First Light* underwent a comprehensive refit at Newport Shipyard in 2022, including new rigging, a reinforced mast track, and updated halyards. For power, Brauer utilized a hydro generator and an EFOY methanol battery, relying on Starlink for communication and navigation support. During the 30,000-mile voyage, Brauer managed sleep cycles tactically around sail changes and weather conditions. The vessel’s interior prioritizes utility over comfort, featuring secure storage bins and tether points to prevent gear from shifting in heavy seas. Brauer’s successful transit demonstrates the viability of high-performance, shorthanded race boats for extreme long-distance endurance sailing.

Barche in questo video

Altro da Lady K Sailing

What Does $300,000 Buy You in a Sailboat?ott 2026The 3 Worst Sailboats of All Timeott 2026Is Sailing Really Dying? I Checked the Numbersott 2026The Coolest Boat You’ve Never Heard Ofset 2026

Da Lady K Sailing — guarda la barca, l'equipaggio e ogni video analizzato del canale.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Una email con le migliori scoperte della flotta — i momenti, le barche e le storie che meritano il tuo tempo di visione. Inserisci il tuo indirizzo per riceverne una copia.