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Simon Curwen, a British entrant in the Golden Globe Race, prepares his boat for the 2022 solo circumnavigation while managing a river boat business in Brittany, France.3:25 Curwen selected a Biscay 36 for the race, citing its robust condition and the fact that it was built near his home in Emsworth, United Kingdom.11:55 To meet race requirements, he plans to replace the standing rigging and install a tiller to replace the existing wheel steering.12:17 He intends to test the vessel’s Hydrovane self-steering system during a qualifying passage in the Atlantic Ocean, potentially sailing toward Ireland or northwest Spain in October.29:13 Despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a mast replacement, Curwen aims to complete his required sailing miles within a single year.22:39 He views the race as a personal challenge, drawing on his background in competitive dinghy racing and his experience running drilling rigs in North Africa and the Middle East.4:35

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