GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-09-23 06:00-12:00
September 23, 2026 · 6h 0m · 2K views
What this video covers
A solo sailor competing in the Golden Globe Race performs a noon celestial navigation fix using a sextant, nautical almanac, and site reduction tables to verify their position at 21° 17' N, 21° 16' W. The sailor relies on dead reckoning for daily navigation but uses the sun sight to confirm their course while avoiding a developing low-pressure system.4:24:25 After receiving a satellite message, the sailor deploys a United Nations World Climate Research Program weather buoy, ensuring the magnet is removed to activate the device.4:40:52 The sailor analyzes weather data to plot the movement of a low-pressure system, predicting 40-knot gusts and 5-meter seas.4:52:42 To maintain a favorable position, the sailor plans to route the boat on the west side of the system to utilize following winds rather than bashing into the weather.3:47:11 The sailor also notes minor water ingress through aging hatch seals and plans to apply grease to improve the seal.5:54:09
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