GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-10-11 06:00-12:00
11 de outubro de 2026 · 6h 0m · 2K visualizações · South Atlantic Ocean (off the coast of Brazil)
O que este vídeo aborda
A solo sailor competing in the Golden Globe Race maintains a steady speed of seven knots while navigating the Atlantic Ocean toward 11 degrees South latitude.19:55 The vessel, a 580-class boat, carries a full mainsail and genoa in 18–20 knots of wind, though the skipper periodically reefs the mainsail to improve efficiency and comfort during meal preparation.10:53 The Hydrovane self-steering system manages the helm, allowing the sailor to monitor the boat’s position relative to Trindade Island, which lies approximately 550 miles ahead.16:21 The sailor manages sail configurations to balance speed with the physical strain of handling lines, noting that the current deep-reef design on the mainsail effectively reduces sail area by one-third.1:29:12 Future navigation plans involve maintaining a course near 45 degrees South to navigate exclusion zones, with weather routing advice provided by Peter Mott.2:12:59 The sailor requests a new French flag for the finish in Les Sables-d'Olonne to honor the race's host nation.2:00:54
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