Category: GGR Thoughts
Très belle présentation GGR-OGR faite ce matin par Don à la presse ici, à Düsseldorf.
Simple, concrète et très humaine à la fois, sincèrement je ne sais pas où il trouve toute cette énergie, car il n’arrête jamais depuis cinq jours maintenant et du matin au soir ! Les navigateurs, les visiteurs curieux, les amis Facebook, les enfants qu’il faut encourager, il trouve du temps pour chacun. Et aussi le temps de gérer le stand, chercher des sponsors et faire une présentation publique chaque jour... Chapeau bas.
Joie aussi ce matin de découvrir quelques-uns des nouveaux futurs concurrents GGR ou OGR et de revoir Jean Luc et Mark Slats plus en forme que jamais !
La journée continue, n’hésitez pas à passer dire bonjour si vous êtes dans le coin ! Hall 17 , de 10 h à 18h, tous les jours jusqu’à dimanche 😊 Aïda
Well done to all concerned !
Super🤗
GGR AT boot Düsseldorf DAY 3 :)
Sailing Yacht TV
boot Düsseldorf : Golden Globe Race2022 & Ocean Globe Race 2023 Press Conference with a few words from sailing legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede
Ready to go ! 🙂 John Clarke, Simon Curwen, Daniel Gatt and Ian Herbert Jones joined us today for a beautiful boot Düsseldorf8">#GGR2022 présentation on the boot Düsseldorf main stage. Here is their happy picture when they returned to the stand after the presentation 🙂 Don is coming back soon to tell you more about those days in Düsseldorf ! Aida #goldengloberace2022
News from Dusseldorf day 2.
The 36th Americas Cup is keeping an eye on the GGR working boys, visitors are all very impressed by the GGR-OGR philosophy, young sailors come to ask for trips, Don is at the moment still too busy to find time to post on Facebook and we are all very happy to get Estonien chocolates 🙂 Aida
Nice to Talk to you guys yesterday👍
First day at the boot Düsseldorf. A beautiful stand, a lot of people here very interested to discover that today people can still sail small boats and sail without technology ! Happy to see that ! Beautiful day and a lot of fun here with Don, Eli, Daniel and John . Don is too busy for the moment but he will come on Facebook soon to tell you how was the GGR -OGR first day in Dusseldorf. Come to see us if you are around 🙂 Aida
Well done GGR - great stand.
Very impressive stand and even more impressive crew and GGR adventure. My best to you all ☘️⚓️☘️
Well done GGR team, you must be creating a lot of interest by offering something so different from the modern offerings that would comprise the majority of the show.
Good to hear that the old ways of navigation is slowly coming back to the world of adventure.
Amazing!! Are you guys coming over to the UK at any point? We’d LOVE to have you and hear about the GGR first hand 😊
Brilliant! Wish I could pop by :-)
Wish I could have been there!
Thank for the update Eli Van den Broek
WOW looks cool 👌
Where is the GGR booth?
The Maiden Factor!! 💕
Well Portuguese are always out but i take the cheese to show to French how it works 😊😂😁😂😁
Continuing Barry Pickthall and Sheila's 'Down-under' tour of GGR skippers: South Australian Matthew Wright.
Matthew Wright turned 50 on January 14. It was a defining moment. "I'm an emergency physician. In my line of work I see a lot of people in their 50s who thought they had plenty of time left. This job is always reminding me that the moment is now."
"I'm a dreamer and long wanted to sail solo non-stop around the world. I followed Mark Sinclair's programme very closely and it is he who inspired me to get on and do it."
The two are friends, and during our stay, Mark devoted time to help Matthew select a sextant and calibrate it. Mark is a natural mentor and I'm sure the two will be out checking sun sights together as soon as Capt. Coconut returns from his trip out into the Southern Ocean.
Another big plus that Matthew has going for him is his elder brother Ben Wright who has made a career out of managing teams in the Volvo Ocean Race and America's Cup. "I hope he has time to help out with my preparations. I've bought the Rustler 36 Agitator based in Falmouth and plan to head over to the UK to start preparations later this year. I didn't see any point in looking for a boat in Australia. First the traditional long-keeled production boats that are allowed in the race are few and far between here, and it would have mean't sailing half way round the world just to get to the start."
Matthew's other great asset is his partner who is fully supportive of his 'mid-life' challenge. "We discussed it at length long before I knew about the Golden Globe Race" He says: "She's very much onboard!"
WOW!....#GGR2018....
D'autres planches sont prêtes...
Amazing, thank you for sharing with us ☘️⚓️☘️
Super ont a hâte de le trouver 👍
Super👍 , hâte de le découvrir en librairie 😉!!..
Fantastique!
Superbe
C'est quoi le titre ? C'est qui l'éditeur ? Ça parait quand ?
Like it
Wow
Bravo Capt , ton courage et expérience du mauvais temps , et aussi que aucune vague rare a touché ton voilier , ça c'est la roulette en mer , on les voit souvent pas loin du bateau , déferler en sorte de double vague , il faut rester positif dans ces conditions , et croiser les doigts , allez mon voilier ,tiens bon ! la barre ! Bravo
If you want to see what unfinished business looks like...Here it is Francesco Cappelletti had a dream and achieved great things...But?? you can decide!...This is a cool story and #GGR2022 is not far away! :)
30.000 Miglia al Traguardo - film documentario
Finally the official film trailer!
Un anno di riprese sul campo, 15 ore di girato in Oceano, una storia ricchissima da sceneggiare, montare, commentare...
finalmente ci siamo, ecco il trailer del documentario!
Great to see the Italian flag in ‘22!
Thank you for your continued support, GGR team! We're in the throes of planning for distribution and hope to have some good news very soon!!!!
INVITATION
GGR-OGR Family at boot Düsseldorf
The team behind the Golden Globe Race and Ocean Globe Race invites you to a Family Gathering!
Tuesday 21st of January, from 15:30 to 17:30
Stand C80, Hall 17
Don McIntyre, Founder and Race Chairman of the GGR and OGR welcomes you to meet some of the Ocean Globe Race and Golden Globe Race entrants.
GGR winner Jean Luc Van Den Heede will be on the stand sharing his experience with future GGR and OGR entrants including OGR Norwegian entry Queen Ann and the Scottish entry Taeping Clipper. Meet the key organising team including Media Director Sébastien Delasnerie, Commercial Director David Cosworth, and Media Presenter Aida Valceanu.
Looking forward to see you in Düsseldorf,
Don McIntyre
Founder and Race Chairman
Istvan Kopar Solo Circumnavigator Puffin sails again in #GGR2022 but interesting to look back on his challenges.
Storm tactics from the Golden Globe Race: Istvan Kopar - Yachting Monthly
yachtingmonthly.com
Solo sailor Istvan Kopar shares his storm tactics and experiences sailing in ocean storms during his 264-day Golden Globe Race
#GGR2022...wise words from Tapio Lehtinen Sailing and look out for the Google translate ( adult content :) ) ..but very true .....Asteria ja Galiana on nostettu toivottujen jäiden tieltä nyt hetkeksi telakalle ja olenkin ns. luppoaikana käynyt yrityksissä kertomassa Golden Globe Race 2018 nonstop yksinpurjehduksesta maailman ympäri. Koska olen siviiliammatiltani tuotantotalouden DI ja strategiakonsultti uskon, että saan luontevasti nivottua analogiat purjehduksen ja arkielämän tavoitteellisten projektien välillä. Yksilön ja organisaation saavutukset kun syntyvät haaveista ja unelmista, jotka täsmentyvät visioiksi ja tavoitteiksi. Toteuttamiskelpoinen strategia rakentuu näiden varaan, mutta muuttuvan ympäristön ja vastoinkäymisten keskellä onnistuminen vaatii vahvoja arvoja, sopeutumis- ja päätöksentekokykyä sekä suomalaista sisua. Kaikki nämä konkretisoituivat maailman vaativimmassa ja pitkäkestoisimmassa Golden Globe Race -yksinpurjehduskilpailussa. Puhujatiedustelut joko minulle suoraan tapio.a.lehtinen@gmail.com tai 0400-495678 tai kalenteria hallinnoivan Myspeakerin kautta.
www.linkedin.com/in/tapio-lehtinen-42353825/
et avec humour...
#GGR2022 is at boot Düsseldorf Jan. 18-26th 2020: HALL 17 STAND C80 and presenting on sailing stage with the scheduled program below. Three halls just for sailors...Halls 15 to 17, including the Sailing Center, Tech Zone and Start Sailing, will be focused completely on sailing. Tell your friends, SHARE and see you there...Look for the Giant Hanging GGR GLOBE :) We look forward to welcoming you. 21st Jan. is a big day welcoming many GGR entrants to the stand and a Media Briefing scheduled. Meet Don McIntyre Founder of the GGR and there will usually be an entrant on the stand to chat.
Around the world in the old fashioned way- Golden Globe Race & Ocean Globe Race
18.01.2020....11:30hrs
Don McIntyre Founder and Race Chairman of the 2018 Golden Globe Race presents "There is more to sailing than flying! The GGR from concept to reality- What worked and why so successful" and talks about the new 2023 Ocean Globe Race, a 50th Anniversary celebration of the original fully crewed Whitbread around the world race in a presentation on "The growing appeal of Low Tech sailing and slowing down. Filling the void left by the need for speed"
The Return of the Golden Globe Race
20.01.2020....16:00hrs
Don McIntyre Founder and Race Chairman of the 2018 Golden Globe Race presents "There is more to sailing than flying! The GGR from concept to reality- What worked and why so successful" then introduces 2022 GGR UK entrant, Ian Herbert-Jones who bought Istvan Kopar's yacht Puffin for the job and Malta entry Daniel Gatt sailing a Biscay 36.
Nonstop around the world in 212 days
JL VDH Winner of the Golden Globe Race 2018 with 2022 GGR entrants.
21.01.2020...14:30hrs.
At 73, Frenchman Jean Luc Van Den-Heede , six times solo circumnavigator (Vendee Globe and BOC Challenge) and current world record holder of the faster solo non-stop west about circumnavigation, won the 2018 Golden Globe Race and shocked the world. He talks about the dream and tells how and why this was his ultimate victory. Meet some 2022 GGR entrants.
There is more to sailing than flying!The Golden Globe Race from concept to reality- What worked and why so successful
23.01.2020..11:30hrs
Don McIntyre Founder and Race Chairman of the 2018 Golden Globe Race presents "There is more to sailing than flying! The GGR from concept to reality- What worked and why so successful" then introduces 2022 GGR Austrian entrant Michael Gugggenberger sailing an Endurance 35 on a dream that is already five years in the planning.
Around the world in the old fashioned way
Golden Globe Race & Ocean Globe Race
25.01.2020...11:00hrs
Don McIntyre Founder and Race Chairman of the 2018 Golden Globe Race presents "There is more to sailing than flying! The GGR from concept to reality- What worked and why so successful" and talks about the new 2023 Ocean Globe Race, a 50th Anniversary celebration of the original fully crewed Whitbread around the world race in a presentation on "The growing appeal of Low Tech sailing and slowing down. Filling the void left by the need for speed"
There is more to sailing than flying!
The Golden Globe Race from concept to reality- What worked and why so successful
26.01.2020...16:00Hrs
Don McIntyre Founder and Race Chairman of the 2018 Golden Globe Race presents "There is more to sailing than flying! The GGR from concept to reality- What worked and why so successful" then introduces 2022 GGR Austrian entrant Michael Guggenberger sailing an Endurance 35 on a dream that is already five years in the planning.
Sophie Van Renssen
For our FRENCH #GGR2022 family from our roving ambassador Aïda Valceanu at our GGR restaurant GALWAY :)...
Merci , Don ! 🙏😊
Simply Fantastic.....listen to this if you have 24 minutes....ADVENTURE MAKES US HUMAN.... Robin Knox-Johnston....#GGR2022
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07ztqkb
What Makes Us Human with Jeremy Vine - Robin Knox-Johnston: What Makes Us Human? - BBC Sounds
bbc.co.uk
The veteran sailor joins us to answer the question. He says adventure makes us human.Fantastic! I could listen to Sir Robin speak for hours.
Absolutly fab!!!
There is more to Around the world solo Yacht racing than Carbon Fibre :) ..so says Pat Ggr Lawless #GGR2022....
Pat Lawless - Solo Sailor - Golden Globe Race
Happy New Year.
Dry fitting new bulkhead.
I will take it out again for more carving, before glueing it back.
Love light and warmth for 2020
I need the bulkhead for a few reasons. One is to better support the cabin top. The carving's will not take from it's strength, it's lighter so better for the race, and might push me when feeling down. I am enjoying working on the boat so far. But now need to push myself to get a sponsor. That I seem to be slow about. Not as easy as carving for me. But a MIGHTY journey so far.
Boat looks great.
Barry and Sheila's visit Down-under continued: Meeting up with Mark Sinclair (www.facebook.com/CoconutGGR/) in Adelaide before his departure yesterday on a month-long sail out into the Southern Ocean.
Mark is ready...well, as ready as he will ever be. Coconut, his Lello 34 was scrubbed and checked between Xmas and New Year, he's been through all the freeze-dried fare left over from the 2018 GGR and replenished stocks, his sat-phone is charged and his tracker activated. You can follow his progress at my.yb.tl/yblogcoconut
He tells us: "I'm going to be much more competitive in the 2022 GGR. I've been quite ruthless in stripping out hundreds of Kilos of unnecessary gear and equipment donated to me before the 2018 Race...And I'd like to get rid of the engine too if I can. I don't use it and it would take a lot of weight out of the stern."
Instead, he relies on solar and wind power to generate what little electricity he needs.
A former Commander in the Royal Australian Navy and now a Director of Fugro, the global surveying group, this Mancunian-born navigator is completely at home with his sextant and historic chronograph he used in 2018.
"Where are you heading?"
"That depends on the wind. I've got a month's holiday. I could sail round Tasmania and back, or cross the Tasman and finish up in New Zealand. I just want to get out there and be on my own again...I so enjoyed the 2018 GGR. I like being alone with the elements."
Last time round, he shipped the yacht from Australia to the UK for the start of the 2018 GGR. This time, he intends to sail her setting off this time next year in readiness for 2022.
Bon Voyage Mark!
my.yb.tl
It's OFFICIAL!!!! :) ...GREAT!!....fun ahead for all...sail safe..
So, if he sails back at the end, that'll be a double circumnavigation then.
What great news, you brought so much depth of character and your very individual take on, life, the universe and adventure sailing to the 2018 race that the 2022 race will only be for the better to have you at the start line. Falmouth salutes you ☘️⚓️☘️
We'll be waving as Coconut goes past Tassie! Looking forward to seeing her at the Kingston film drop in 2022!
ok take it easy and be carefull always , good luck, I wish to be alone at sea one day
Good onya Mark! And good luck in the next GGR.
Great preparation and spirit! Go Coconut!!!
Maybe go finish exploring the South African east coast. Think you only got as far as Port Elizabeth. 🙂
Good luck Mark
Wonderful news!
Have a great trip
This is good news ! 😃
Another leg to tick off. Enjoy!
Brilliant!!!
Safe voyage Captain Coconut 😁👍
Such a campaigner!
Bon Voyage, see in France 2021?
Go Captain Coconut!!
I think both Istvan Kopar Solo Circumnavigator and Ian HJ are feeling happy right now..Puffin is just about ready to do the #GGR2022 already! ....with the experience gained from watching the #GGR2018, all current entrants in the next edition are off on a head start and looking strong. It will be a HUGE adventure once again....the clock is ticking.First sail of 2020....
A New Year’s Day sea trail for Puffin in stunning Cardigan bay, with Peter Ratcliffe and Jade Edwards, following the fitting of the refurbished steering gear and of course our new best friend the Hydrovane, both performed perfectly I’m pleased to say...& the steering systems did alright too...😉
Uku Randmaa Golden Globe Race 2018 yacht "One and ALL" is about to set sail again from Les Sables d'Olonne to America with Doug Dean as part of his training and preperation for #GGR2022 .good luck!
This is one of the most beautiful articles ( there are many) I have seen on Jean Luc Van Den Heede It will translate automatically by Google when you open it ( top right corner)...it says everything about life and also him.... He really is an inspiration..:)
Quote..... To conclude ?
“I am aware that my life time is getting shorter. I am 74 years old and I don't want to cheat! So I try to do what amuses me, what I like and what interests me. I eliminate everything that annoys me and does not interest me. Bullshit must be eliminated! "
Les Sables d'Olonne Agglomération
Témoignage de Jean Luc Van Den Heede pour dynamic-seniors.euGolden Globe Race Vendée Globe Département de la Vendée Région Pays de la Loire
Really a nice article. Thank you for posting. ⛵⛵⛵
That is VDH brilliant
Lol, the Google translate is so bad it's funny: "He resembled an old sea bass" When it should read, "he had the look of an old sea wolf." Great article in the original context though. Nicely captures his spirit.
Nice book .
An inspiration indeed
Ce grand Marin est un sage ... la lecture de son livre le témoigne également !
You Echo my Thoughts. More Life to you.
Bonne philosophie de vie ! Bravo pour nous faire rêver
Wise words indeed.
Formidable jean luc
comme tu as raison Jean-Luc ;)
Howard Moon
Two more Circumnavigations to go for Tapio Lehtinen Sailing Ocean Globe Race>#GGR2022 and again in the 2023 Ocean Globe Race. I am sure there will be a few inspired crew who will also be using this sextant. Astro navigation is from what we can see, gaining in popularity. :)This is how a sextant looks like after sailing around the world at the Golden Globe Race. We received the HORIZON ULTRA of Tapio Lehtinen Sailing for mechanical overhauling and cleaning. We are happy to be part of the race in 2022 again!
Gaaf echt heel erg mooi
