GGR 2026 — Race Village Les Sables-d'Olonne — 2026-09-05 08:00-14:00
September 5, 2026 · 6h 0m · 4K views · Les Sables-d'Olonne
What this video covers
Volunteers and family members prepare a Golden Globe Race entrant’s boat in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France, by organizing supplies and performing final technical checks. The team uses a detailed spreadsheet to track the location of food, clothing, and spare parts stored in numbered IKEA bags throughout the vessel.2:20:52 Technical tasks include troubleshooting electrical wiring behind the switch panel and verifying the alignment of the Hydrovane self-steering system.2:47:43 The crew confirms that the skipper carries a comprehensive inventory of Hydrovane spare parts to mitigate the risk of mechanical failure during the race.2:47:51 The preparation process involves clearing the boat entirely and systematically restowing gear to ensure the skipper can easily locate items while sailing solo.2:19:50
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