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Henry Wootton, a participant in the Golden Globe Race 2026, reports on his progress and strategy during his fourth week at sea. To navigate around a storm, Wootton steered west to catch northerly winds before encountering a force five southerly wind that forced him to beat to windward.0:34 He currently maintains a two-reef mainsail and staysail configuration to avoid damaging the boat in short, two-meter breaking waves.2:31 His tactical strategy focuses on maintaining a position between 27 and 30 degrees west to navigate the southeast trades toward Brazil.3:24 Wootton reports minor leaks in the hull-deck joint and successfully removed barnacles from the hull during a calm period.3:51 To manage the psychological demands of the long-distance race, he employs a strategy of compartmentalization, focusing only on immediate sailing tasks rather than the entire voyage.11:48 He notes that his food supply is adequate but lacks sufficient snacks, and he regrets choosing expedition-themed books over lighter escapist literature.9:38

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