Isa Rosli | GGR 2026 | Calls from Sea Week 5
October 8, 2026 · 17 min · 1K views · Intertropical Convergence Zone
What this video covers
Solo sailor Isa Rosli reports navigating light, fluky winds in the Intertropical Convergence Zone while competing in the Golden Globe Race.0:27 After encountering a storm with 3-to-5-meter swells, Rosli identified several structural vulnerabilities, including a leaking dodger and hatch that allowed water to drip onto the chart table.4:19 The storm also caused the man-overboard pole to dislodge and jam the Windpilot self-steering system, though the gear remained functional after repairs.7:55 To protect aging sails, Rosli maintains a conservative sailing strategy, frequently adjusting the wind vane to compensate for light-wind response times.6:21 Navigation relies on daily celestial sightings, with current progress focused on gaining southerly latitude to reach the trade winds.10:49 Electrical constraints limit the use of music and radio equipment to daylight hours to preserve battery capacity.14:47 Despite the physical and mental fatigue of solo racing, the sailor has returned to a regular routine of maintenance, celestial navigation, and meal preparation.8:48
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