GGR Entrant Live interview NO. 19 with Italian Entry Guido Cantini 06/10/2020
October 6, 2020 · 37 min · 780 views · Italy
What this video covers
Guido Cantini, an Italian entrant in the Golden Globe Race, prepares for the solo, non-stop circumnavigation aboard his Vancouver 34, which he has painted a high-visibility fire orange.4:41 A professional marine photographer with experience in the America’s Cup and the Mediterranean classic boat circuit, Cantini views the race as a personal challenge rather than a competition against other sailors, whom he describes as brothers-in-arms.12:53 He plans to manage the voyage through short-term, daily objectives rather than long-term goals, acknowledging that the Southern Ocean will likely present the greatest psychological and physical hurdles.32:28 Discussing the route with fellow entrant Jeremy, Cantini notes that the approach to Cape Town can become a lottery, where weather systems—ranging from unexpected cold fronts to 60-knot southeasterlies—can significantly alter a vessel's course.29:08 Both sailors emphasize that while the race is demanding, they consider it a manageable challenge rather than an inherently unsafe endeavor.29:08
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