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On The Wind #410 - Mark Sinclair // Retro Racing around the World
November 2, 2023 · 1h 23m · 444 views
What this video covers
Mark Sinclair, a veteran of the 2018 and 2022 Golden Globe Races, discusses his transition from solo circumnavigation to skippering the Swan 57 *Explorer* in the fully crewed Ocean Globe Race.21:23 Sinclair, a former Royal Australian Navy officer, emphasizes the race's focus on traditional celestial navigation and the inclusion of young sailors from each destination port.13:22 The *Explorer* operates on a pay-to-crew model, which allows amateur sailors to participate in a retro-style, around-the-world event.22:07 Sinclair contrasts the isolation of his previous solo efforts in his Lalo 34 *Coconut* with the social dynamics of managing a crew of ten.27:24 He also touches on the future of the *Explorer* as a potential support vessel for the Mini Globe Race.24:16 Separately, the 59° North team announces plans for a 2025 Pacific expedition, including passages from Alaska to Victoria and San Francisco, as well as future trips to Costa Rica.2:10
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