💥 10-KNOT SURFS, $20K REPAIRS… AND ANOTHER PROBLEM! Guy deBoer’s Comeback | GGR2026
October 11, 2026 · 9 min · 5K views · West African Coast
What this video covers
Guy deBoer reports significant play in his tiller head, prompting him to consider stopping in Dakar or Cape Verde to perform repairs in flat water.1:51 He currently maintains high speeds, hitting 10-knot surges and averaging between 7.7 and 7.9 knots, while sailing under a reefed main, staysail, and rolled winged headsail in 2 to 2.5-meter seas.0:46 Despite these conditions, three previous repairs to the boat’s steering systems have failed to hold.2:50 DeBoer is currently using a Windpilot self-steering system after experiencing difficulties with his Hydrovane.2:29 Having departed Lanzarote following extensive fiberglass repairs costing nearly $20,000—funded largely through community donations—he is now pursuing a personal race to catch the main fleet.6:42 He intends to navigate the fast corridor between Dakar and the Cape Verde Islands to clear the doldrums.4:56 He reports no issues with his personal health or supplies, noting he remains well-rested and stocked with cigarillos.3:51
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