ISTVAN KOPAR Drop Point in Hobart Live part 3
November 13, 2018 · 25 min · 943 views · Kingston Beach
What this video covers
Istvan Kopar, a participant in the Golden Globe Race, reports significant equipment failures and challenging conditions upon arriving in Hobart, Tasmania. A rogue wave previously flooded his cabin, destroying his inverter, VHF, and HF radios, and damaging his wind vane.5:57 Kopar notes that his solenoid switch failed, forcing him to manually open the propane tank for cooking, which required leaving the washboard off and led to the flooding.5:21 He describes navigating 50-knot winds while hugging the shore to find shelter near Tasmania.1:32 The sailor struggles with severe mildew throughout the boat and reports physical issues, including damaged fingernails and skin cuts.14:46 Kopar attributes his race difficulties to inadequate preparation time and lack of funding, noting he had never used a spinnaker before the race.12:07 He plans to depart Hobart the following morning to continue the circumnavigation, aiming to catch up with fellow competitor Susie Goodall.3:11 He relies on a sextant for navigation due to the loss of electronic time signals.14:03
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