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Pär Nyman, a Swedish sailor, is preparing to enter the Golden Globe Race solo non-stop circumnavigation, with the start set for September 2026.5:37 His boat is a Rustler Yachts 36 — the same model that has won the race once before — which previously entered the race in both 2018 and 2022 without finishing, retiring first at the Canaries and then reaching South Africa before stopping.1:49 Nyman paid just over 800,000 Norwegian kroner for the boat.4:30 The Golden Globe Race restricts competitors to 1970s-era technology, sailing without electronic navigation screens, and Nyman cites that deliberate disconnection — being present with wind, sails, and sea — as a core motivation alongside a deep pull toward the Southern Ocean.0:34 Race regulations require extensive safety equipment: he carries four PLBs (needing three), short-wave radio, standard radio, radio direction finders, and other certified gear, all subject to expiry dates and recertification.2:34 He chose to race under the Golden Globe Race umbrella rather than sail independently, valuing the oversight and community of fellow competitors.3:32 The entry field stands at roughly 29–30 sailors, including fellow Scandinavians Daniel Alfredsson, sailing a Tradewind 32 under Norwegian flag, and a Norwegian woman competitor Nyman expects may be aiming to win.5:30 Boat insurance for this type of offshore racing is expensive; Nyman plans to carry liability coverage only.4:51

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