💥 10-KNOT SURFS, $20K REPAIRS… AND ANOTHER PROBLEM! Guy deBoer’s Comeback | GGR2026
11 de outubro de 2026 · 9 min · 5K visualizações · West African Coast
O que este vídeo aborda
Guy deBoer reports significant play in his tiller head, prompting him to consider stopping in Dakar or Cape Verde to perform repairs in flat water.1:51 He currently maintains high speeds, hitting 10-knot surges and averaging between 7.7 and 7.9 knots, while sailing under a reefed main, staysail, and rolled winged headsail in 2 to 2.5-meter seas.0:46 Despite these conditions, three previous repairs to the boat’s steering systems have failed to hold.2:50 DeBoer is currently using a Windpilot self-steering system after experiencing difficulties with his Hydrovane.2:29 Having departed Lanzarote following extensive fiberglass repairs costing nearly $20,000—funded largely through community donations—he is now pursuing a personal race to catch the main fleet.6:42 He intends to navigate the fast corridor between Dakar and the Cape Verde Islands to clear the doldrums.4:56 He reports no issues with his personal health or supplies, noting he remains well-rested and stocked with cigarillos.3:51
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