Introducing GGR 2026 Skipper Erden Eruç (Turkey)
22. august 2024 · 14 min · 6K visninger · North Atlantic Ocean
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Erden Eruç, a Guinness World Record-holding ocean rower, has entered the 2026 Golden Globe Race and purchased the vessel *Clara* from previous competitor Simon Curwen.7:04 Eruç is currently completing the mandatory 2,000-mile solo sailing qualification, having departed Lorient, France, to navigate a loop north of the Azores before heading to Lagos, Portugal, for winter haul-out.0:36 He holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master 100 gross ton license and an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification. *Clara*, a Chichester Class boat, previously finished first in the 2022 race under Curwen.4:13 Eruç plans to spend the winter of 2025–2026 performing refits, including mast removal and jury rig practice, before returning to Les Sables-d'Olonne for the September 6, 2026, race start.11:38 He intends to complete all required safety training and medical certifications during the off-season while coordinating with race organizer Don McIntyre.12:47
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