GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-09-18 06:00-08:40
September 18, 2026 · 2h 40m · 2K views
What this video covers
A solo sailor competing in the Golden Globe Race reports three days of consistent downwind sailing in confused, rolling seas while approaching the Canary Islands.1:19:24 The vessel maintains a steady pace, though the sailor notes the boat is significantly slower than the leading fleet, which has already reached Lanzarote.1:18:57 To prepare for upcoming heavy weather in the Southern Ocean, the sailor recently secured a hard door for the companionway.1:19:47 Navigation relies on celestial sights, which remain challenging to capture accurately due to the constant motion of the boat and sails obstructing the view.1:38:58 The sailor manages power consumption using a hydrogenerator and deck solar panels, though the latter perform poorly while running downwind.1:33:03 Communication efforts include monitoring SSB radio for weather reports and buddy chats, while an AIS unit provides reliable proximity alerts for nearby shipping.1:21:46 The sailor plans to evaluate equatorial crossing strategies, specifically targeting 30 degrees longitude, based on the position of the Intertropical Convergence Zone.1:50:05
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