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New Mast, Hydrogenerator & Sails Test — Gunnar Charges Toward the #GGR2026 Start Line!

8 de junho de 2026 · 2 min · 2K visualizações · The Solent

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A competitor preparing for the GGR2026 is sea-trialing a new mast, new sails, and a newly deployed Remora hydrogenerator aboard the boat referred to as "mighty pumpkin."0:28 At 3.2 knots, the Remora is producing 100–120 watts and charging the batteries.0:39 The sails, supplied by Sander Sails (with thanks to Pete, Chris, and team), are being tested on the first sail with the new rig.1:38 The hydrogenerator was supplied by Advanced Yacht Systems, credited to Rob.1:01 The skipper, identified as Gunnar, describes the build-up as years and months of work and credits team and sponsors for reaching this point.1:24 Further sea trials with the new sail inventory are planned ahead of the GGR2026 start.1:51

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