GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-10-19 20:44-21:38
October 19, 2026 · 54 min · 376 views · Les Sables-d'Olonne
What this video covers
Kirsten Neuschäfer won the 2022 Golden Globe Race aboard her 36-foot yacht, *Minnehaha*, completing the solo, non-stop circumnavigation in 233 days, 18 hours, 43 minutes, and 47 seconds.30:54 She arrived in Les Sables-d'Olonne on April 27, 2023, securing both line honors and the overall victory after accounting for a 36-hour time compensation granted for her role in the rescue of fellow competitor Tapio Lehtinen.31:26 Of the 16 original starters, only three finished without stopping or receiving outside assistance.29:57 Neuschäfer navigated the race using traditional methods, consuming only 30 liters of fuel throughout the voyage.31:38 Her performance marked the first time a woman has won a solo around-the-world race.36:56 Following the finish, she declined to participate in future editions of the event, citing a desire to preserve the integrity of her singular experience.43:43 The race required strict adherence to rules, including a southern limit and limited technology, which Neuschäfer navigated while managing boat maintenance and personal logistics without a refrigerator.44:22
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