Golden Globe Race is on again!
The Golden Globe Race, is a single handed, race around the world.
It is similar to the original Golden Globe Race in 1968/69 won by Sir Robin Knox Johnson.
Entrants are limited to sailing similar yachts and equipment to what was available to Sir Robin in that first race. That means sailing without modern technology or the benefit of satellite-based navigation aids.
Competitors must sail in production boats between 32ft and 36ft overall (9.75 – 10.97m) designed prior to 1988 that have a full-length keel with rudder attached to their trailing edge. These yachts are heavily built, strong and sturdy, similar in concept to Sir Robin’s 32ft vessel Suhaili.
While there can't use modern technology for navigation and comms, the sailors do have cameras and radios which allow them to send in occasion reports.
They have GPS and Sat phone for
Safety reports to race headquarters and emergencies.
https://goldengloberace.com/
There is also a phone app, that allows the public to track the sailors' progress.
For those that enjoy virtual sailing, there is a virtual race that people can join. (Unfortunately the race has already started so you don't have a chance of winning)
https://www.virtualggr.com/
The Golden Globe Race, is a single handed, race around the world.
It is similar to the original Golden Globe Race in 1968/69 won by Sir Robin Knox Johnson.
Entrants are limited to sailing similar yachts and equipment to what was available to Sir Robin in that first race. That means sailing without modern technology or the benefit of satellite-based navigation aids.
Competitors must sail in production boats between 32ft and 36ft overall (9.75 – 10.97m) designed prior to 1988 that have a full-length keel with rudder attached to their trailing edge. These yachts are heavily built, strong and sturdy, similar in concept to Sir Robin’s 32ft vessel Suhaili.
While there can't use modern technology for navigation and comms, the sailors do have cameras and radios which allow them to send in occasion reports.
They have GPS and Sat phone for
Safety reports to race headquarters and emergencies.
https://goldengloberace.com/
There is also a phone app, that allows the public to track the sailors' progress.
For those that enjoy virtual sailing, there is a virtual race that people can join. (Unfortunately the race has already started so you don't have a chance of winning)
https://www.virtualggr.com/
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