GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-10-03 12:00-18:00
3 de outubro de 2026 · 6h 0m · 3K visualizações · Atlantic Ocean
O que este vídeo aborda
Solo sailors competing in the Golden Globe Race communicate via HF radio while navigating the Doldrums in the Atlantic Ocean. Participants report widespread infestations of gooseneck barnacles on their hulls, requiring frequent underwater cleaning to maintain speed.9:20 Several sailors, including Etienne and Matt, share their approximate positions near 10°N and 23°W, noting significant delays caused by recent tropical storms and high-pressure systems.12:34 One sailor struggles with an intermittent engine starting issue linked to a faulty relay, complicating efforts to motor through light-wind zones.40:32 The fleet remains spread out, with some competitors hundreds of miles ahead due to varying tactical decisions regarding easterly or westerly routes through the Intertropical Convergence Zone.35:54 Despite the physical toll of constant hull maintenance and the psychological strain of isolation, the sailors use the radio check-in to coordinate, share weather observations, and maintain morale. The primary challenge remains balancing fuel reserves for motoring through the Doldrums against the need to maintain progress toward the equator.
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