He Nearly Died… Now He’s Racing the Golden Globe Race 2026 | Colm Walker
14. april 2026 · 44 min · 1K visninger · Cabo San Lucas
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Colm Walker is preparing for the 2026 Golden Globe Race (GGR) aboard a Tayana 37, currently sailing solo from San Diego toward the Panama Canal.1:33 The vessel, identified as hull number nine of the CT-37 series, underwent a complete refit that replaced the original spruce mast with a Selden rig and installed a new Yanmar engine and Profurl furlers.6:01 Walker, a former 82nd Airborne Division officer and veteran of the Ocean Globe Race, is managing a three-month delay in his schedule.7:54 His transit plan involves clearing the Panama Canal, heading toward Tortola or St. Martin, and then sailing north for Bermuda before crossing the Atlantic to reach the race start in France.20:12 He is currently balancing the boat's sail plan, noting that the main is oversized for his current head sails, and is working to meet safety inspection requirements.19:46 Walker intends to arrive in France by August 10 to meet the race entry deadline.38:25
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