GGR Entrant Live interview NO. 14 with Australian Entry Mike Smith 01/09/2020
1. september 2020 · 38 min · 323 visninger · Glen Oak
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Mike Smith, an entrant in the Golden Globe Race (GGR), is currently building a composite replica of a Suhaili 32-foot ketch in Glen Oak, Australia.11:04 Smith plans to complete the structural work this year, with the boat scheduled for sea trials by October of the following year.14:31 He intends to use a minimalist sail inventory, potentially limiting his setup to three sails due to budget constraints, while drawing inspiration from the performance of previous GGR participants like Tapio Lehtinen.30:45 Smith emphasizes the importance of self-steering systems and has reinforced the forward section of his hull to mitigate slamming in heavy seas.26:07 He views the race as a competitive endeavor, aiming to perform well while acknowledging the experience of his rivals.29:06 His proposed route involves sailing west from Fremantle toward Cape Town to leverage favorable conditions and utilize existing local infrastructure for final preparations before heading north through the trade winds.32:12
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