Pat Lawless | GGR 2026 | Calls from Sea Week 5
October 8, 2026 · 5 min · 3K views
What this video covers
Pat Lawless reports maintaining a daily average of 150 miles while competing in the Golden Globe Race.1:13 After one month at sea, he describes persistent 20-degree heeling and notes that wind conditions have remained favorable enough to avoid additional sail changes.0:26 He reports no hull barnacles, though he has not yet performed a full underwater inspection.1:54 Communication remains functional via SSB radio, though he experiences difficulty transmitting to other competitors, reaching Pär Nyman with a signal strength of 2 out of 10.2:32 To verify his position, Lawless contacted a passing tanker, confirming his navigation is accurate enough for his current progress.3:35 He maintains his course by staying east to navigate the Doldrums.2:08 Despite the isolation and the physical toll of the race, he reports eating and sleeping well, with no mechanical breakages on board.1:43
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