GGR talk show Monthly Update May 2020
May 12, 2020 · 31 min · 552 views
What this video covers
The Golden Globe Race (GGR) organizers are preparing for the 2022 event by launching a 26-week series of weekly interviews with entrants.3:06 Despite global pandemic-related lockdowns and regatta cancellations, including the New York Les Sables and the Solomètre Côte, organizers confirm that the 2022 GGR remains on schedule.8:51 Entrants are currently in various stages of boat refits, with many facing delays due to restricted access to boatyards and sailing areas.5:27
The fleet includes several notable entries and boat types: David Scott Cowper is refitting a Tradewind 35; Jeremy Bagshaw is preparing the boat previously dismasted in the 2018 race; and Graham Dalton, brother of America's Cup leader Grant Dalton, has entered with a boat modeled after Jean-Luc Van Den Heede’s winning vessel, complete with a Sparkraft mast and custom sails.23:46 Other entrants include Tapio Lehtinen, Simon Curwen with a Biscay 36, and Daniel Gatt with a Biscay 36.11:38 Organizers emphasize that all 26 current entrants have secured their vessels, with a mix of competitive racers and adventure-focused sailors preparing for the solo, non-stop circumnavigation.13:47
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