GGR 2026 — The race — 2026-09-09 00:00-06:00
September 9, 2026 · 6h 0m · 212 views
What this video covers
A solo sailor navigates a low-pressure system with winds reaching 40 knots, relying on a double-reefed main, a reefed staysail, and a small amount of gennaker.0:42 The vessel, referred to as the "pumpkin," maintains stability despite heavy seas that cause the hull to smash off wave tops.1:46 During the storm, the Remoran hydro-generator experiences a line entanglement, but the system recovers to 13 volts after clearing.2:19 The sailor manages power and sail configuration, later shaking out a reef in the main and increasing jib area as the wind shifts north.2:30:00 The Hydrovane self-steering system handles the downwind adjustments.2:30:04 The boat logs 3,233 miles while the sailor prepares for full sail and potential spinnaker use by daylight.2:30:14 The vessel’s structural integrity remains sound throughout the heavy weather, successfully clearing residual construction sawdust from the interior during the motion.1:52
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