“I'M GOING TO CRY!” Guido’s 16 Questions Before GGR2026 | 45 Toilet Rolls & a Teddy Bear! 🧸
October 11, 2026 · 28 min · 1K views
What this video covers
A participant in the 2026 Golden Globe Race (GGR) details his preparations for the solo, non-stop circumnavigation, emphasizing the logistical and psychological challenges of reaching the start line in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France. To manage the 40-week voyage, he plans to carry 45 rolls of toilet paper, 30 books, and 90 cassette tapes. His food strategy relies on pre-cooked wet meals stored in 20-day supply bags to conserve water for hydration. For sleep, he utilizes three loud timers and a bunk equipped with three safety belts to secure his feet, torso, and shoulders. He intends to wear a modular, three-layer sleeping bag and carry four sets of wet weather gear, including a dry suit for extreme conditions. While he identifies major equipment failure as a primary physical risk, he cites the psychological strain of long-term isolation as his greatest concern. He plans to mitigate this by maintaining a disciplined routine and carrying a family watch and a childhood teddy bear as personal talismans.
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