🌊 NO GPS. NO CREW. NO SECOND CHANCE? | Henry Wootton's 16 Questions | #GGR2026
October 13, 2026 · 16 min · 3K views · Largs, Scotland
What this video covers
Henry Wootton is preparing his boat, *Privateer*, for the 2026 Golden Globe Race while balancing his career as a British Army company commander.0:54 The vessel is currently undergoing a refit at Fairleakey Marina in Largs, Scotland, which includes standing rigging upgrades and modifications to the gooseneck and boom.0:10 To address time constraints, Wootton is employing professional boat builders for structural and aesthetic work while personally installing all electrical and plumbing systems to ensure complete technical familiarity.5:17 He is transitioning to a cockpit-based sail handling system to improve safety and ease of use, though he plans to retain the mast-based winches as a contingency.8:02 Wootton intends to sail to Gosport in the spring and reach Les Sables d'Olonne by mid-July.9:49 He plans to use a Hydrovane for self-steering, citing its reliability and dual function as an emergency rudder compared to servo-pendulum systems.14:28 His primary preparation focus remains mastering celestial navigation without electronic aids and ensuring the boat is structurally sound for potential heavy-weather rolls.10:52
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