Big days indeed....well done Susie Goodall Racingl #GGR2018This time last year...the Southern Ocean was very real...🌊💨
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If your in Paris...you need to see our friends at Plastimo today and also on the 11th Dec at 2pm at the Nautic - Salon nautique de Paris on the Les Sables d'Olonne stand the GGR team , Don, David and Sebastian will be with JL VDH and GGR entrant Simon Curwen for a Press Conference..see you there :) #GGR2022Jean Luc Van Den Heede will be present at Nautic - Salon nautique de Paris on Plastimo stand 2.1 B61 today !
� Meet him at 4PM
�� He will tell us the story of his Golden Globe Race
� After the interview, he will sign his book “Le dernier loup de mer” �
#OfficialSupplierOfGGR
� Christophe Favreau Photos ... See MoreSee Less
Big day today for all at Susie Goodall Racing just one year ago!!.... #GGR2018SUSIE IS ON THE SHIP!!!!! wowowowwo!! message just received..from Susie Goodall Racing
ON THE SHIP!!! Position: 45' 10.711 S 121' 40.157 W at 07 Dec 15:14 UTC
THanks to all involved and the Master and Crew of the TIAN FU!!! Fantastic news. THANKS to MRCC CHILE..and UK MRCC.This is fantastic news indeed...well done to SUSIE too!!!! WOOP WOOP!! :) #GGR2018 ... See MoreSee Less
#GGR2022 will be at the Paris Nautic on 11th Dec at the Les Sables d'Olonne stand for a press conference at 1400hrs and official signing of contracts announcing Les Sables as the Host port and logistics partner to the Golden Globe. Very Exciting. Jean Luc Van Den Heede will be there...but not as French "sailor of the year" see below :) ... See MoreSee Less

Jean Luc Van Den Heede
🚗🚗🚗Direction Paris en voiture pour le Nautic - Salon nautique de Paris ⛵️qui ouvre ses portes demain.
Mon quartier général pendant tout le salon sera établi sur le stand de NVequipment (Hall 2-1 stand L22).
Entre 15h et 17h je serai sur le stand de Voiles et Voiliers pour dédicacer mon livre publié par les Editions Stock
🥇🥈🥉et le soir j’assisterai à l’élection du «Marin de l’année» je ne fais pas partie des nominés puisque la Fédération Française de Voile organisatrice de cette récompense, n’a pas souhaité s’intéresser à la Golden Globe Race Tomy tells us that the #GGR2022 is now very well known in India and the only Round the world race people talk about and know. ... See MoreSee Less
Commander Abhilash Tommy and wife URMI with a real GGR family if you know the story. It was a race to see if Tomy could reach Les Sables d'Olonne before the baby was born. In the end he cut the corner and returned home faster as a VIP.. Now part of GGR History, not just a fairy-tale. :)...hoping to see him return in #GGR2022.When the Navy Day was a happy one! ... See MoreSee Less
Anders Eriksson thought about entering the #2018GGR but his yacht was aLongue Route 2018 officielwas solid, so he took the Longue Route 2018 officiel and had a grand, interesting and successful adventure as one of the few to complete a non-stop solo. I enjoyed following him. A great guy who has now written a book, that was itself another challenge.. Bravo... :) ... See MoreSee Less
If I could only read it would be FANTASTIC...the first #GGR2018 Book written from Home and at SeaUku Randmaa and sailor....I will have to wait till Uku Randmaa makes an English audio translation book????..we can dream too...A beautiful GGR Family. :)Signature time!!! Autogrammid...pühendused jms ✏️ ... See MoreSee Less
Mark Slats just went around Cape Horn..a year ago!! :) #GGR2018Throw back Monday: exactly one year ago I rounded Cape Horn in the Golden Globe Race. It took me 153 days to get there, rounding the third and final Cape. No time to take pictures (which wasn't even possible as it was pitch dark), keep on going: pushing my boat and myself. I needed to catch up with someone ;-)
What an adventure! What a race! When I relive these moments I get highly motivated in whatever I'm doing, such an adrenaline rush still!
What makes your adrenaline level rise?
#markslats #professionaladventurers #gentlegiant #nextadventure #nextproject #heldopzee #sailing4cancer #nevergiveup #bestrongerthanyourexcuse #ggr2018 #livelifetothefullest #giveitall #madebythesea #sailing #winner #inspirationtalk #legend #workhardplayhard #justdoit #goalgetter #adrenalinerush ... See MoreSee Less
When all the others have packed up for winter.. Tapio Lehtinen Sailing is out with kids in -1 :) .. #GGR2022
Tapio Lehtinen Sailing
The last sail of the season was done yesterday in chilly conditions but warm spirits with an enthusiastic group of friends of Galiana. Almost 100 sailors have joined us for the home delivery from the UK, two trips to Tallinn and a number of weekend daysails, thank you everyone! Thanks Ville Norra again for the video!
My ambition is to recruit a Finnish crew for the 2023 Ocean Globe Race (www.oceangloberace.com) with most sailors being 20-35 yrs during the race. The main selection criteria will be right attitude and physical condition. Sailing and especially helming skills gained in dinghy & off shore racing are most important but also special skills (sails, rig, engine, electrical, shipwright, medical, cooking, photo/video etc) will be taken into consideration. Interested aspirants can contact me through email, tapio.a.lehtinen@gmail.com.
The plan is to grow a fairly big crew pool, offer sailing opportunities for the interested and select the final OGR crew only after enough sailing has been done. The main objective of the Galiana OGR -project is to increase interest towards ocean racing and to pass on the legacy of the Finnish Whitbread RTWR sailors to a new group of next generation sailors.
Thanks Ville Norra again for the video and the songs. ... See MoreSee Less
The #GGR2018 created strong interest and it is happening again with the #OGR2023 so if you know of anyone who is thinking about it??? please Share to them as the last 24hrs there is a lot happening... and Yes we are surprised.. thanks Don.I cannot think of any easy way to say this.... WE ARE EXPERIENCING A RUSH ON ENTRIES AND SERIOUS INQUIRY...so if your thinking of entering the Ocean Globe Race ...please be aware....and share this to your friends as I know there are many people planning campaigns and some may miss out and may need to join the wait list...To be fair to ADVENTURE CLASS entrants we have decided to NOT now reduce it to 8 and leave it open till January 1st 2020 unless we hit 12 entrants before then. Today we are at 8 entrants. Thanks for the passion and support... ... See MoreSee Less
The #GGR2022 team of David, Sebastion and me ( Jane is working from China) were at the YRF flying the flag and many were very interested in GGR updates :) ..it is a powerful Forum and great to catch up with friends and supporters.
Yacht Racing Forum
It's over. It's been fantastic!
Huge thank you to our partners, our 80+ speakers and our 365 delegates. The Yacht Racing Forum 2019 has been insightful, fun, informative; it's opened up great business opportunities for all participants.
If you couldn't make it to Bilbao, make sure to discover the video produced by our partner Sunset+Vine. And Save the Date for next year: Portsmouth, UK, November 23-24, 2020. ... See MoreSee Less
Not even a year gone by and the memories are intense #GGR2018 ... See MoreSee Less

Jean Louis
Une petite serie de portraits de quelques personnes, des gens , plus ou moins ordinaires ,plus ou moins champions , dans la lumiere ou dans l ombre ,mais , des gens extraordinaires comme beaucoup dans ce que l on peut vivre passionément Loïc Lepage is out following the Dream. it would be fantastic to see him back again in #GGR2022 to fly the FRENCH Flag! :) ... See MoreSee Less

Loïc
Conférence du 22/11/19 organisée par l'Association des Plaisanciers du Port de Vannes a été une pleine réussite ! :)
" Le grand amphithéâtre de la maison des associations était bondé et son auditoire était passionné, que les participants soient navigateurs ou encore tout simplement intéressés par la navigation. La Golden Globe Race de 2018 nous a été contée, autant sur les aspects techniques de la course (type de bateau, équipements, instruments de bord...) que sur la vie à bord (définition de la route, ravitaillement, eau...) ainsi que le démâtage, le sauvetage et la perte du bateau aux abords de l'Australie. Une expérience forte que nous a fait partager Loïc, dont le projet réaffirmé est de préparer la prochaine course de 2022. " William Cousin Daniel Gatt #GGR2022 entrant from MALTA just purchased a Biscay 36 from ArsènGuy DeBoeril, an early retiring #GGR2018 entrant. Guy DeBoer has just purchased a Tashiba 36 in America, so there are now 22 yachts in the GGR SUHAILI fleet and only three entrants yet to decide. WE Also have started a Waitlist and inquiries for GGR are still strong. There are currently four Special Invitations yet to offer.THE BIG REVEAL:
Finally closed the deal for the boat that’s going to compete with me during the GGR2022. She’s a Biscay 36 built in 1989. She needs some prep but is a fast and solid boat which I believe is going to be a match for any other on the start line. I’m so happy 🕺🕺...now for the admin and getting the boat home to Malta. @ Brittany, France ... See MoreSee Less
Barry Pickthall our roving #GGR2022 and #OGR2023 Ambassador and RTWR guru is on an Australia and New Zealand (retirement holiday) tour in the weeks/Months ahead and is available for Yacht Club Presentations on both Adventures, so if you would like to organise a date and time with your club, he may well be available..(see dates below)...He lived the GGR for four years !!!...he has a few booked already...comments are welcome here but please contact GGR through the web site or by email if your interested...thanks
Dec 1: Arrive Brisbane. Visit Hamilton Island and lower region of Great Barrier Reef
Dec 7-8: Newcastle - visit Mike Smith.
Dec 10-14: Sydney
Dec 22 -26 -Beachport
Dec 28-30 - Adelaide - visit Capt Coconut and meet 2022GGR competitors
Jan 1 - 5: Tasmania
Jan 6: Melbourne - Fly to Christchurch
Jan 7 - 30: Tour NZ South Island
Feb 1 - 28: Tour NZ North Island ... See MoreSee Less
Uku Randmaa with a big smile and bigger Prize :) ...Bravo.. #GGR2018Kalevi Jahtklubi 72. purjetamishooaja pidulik lõpupidu
16.11.2019 - Lillepaviljon, Tallinn
Foto © Tiit Aunaste
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What happened to all the French GGR sailors? :) Seven entrants from the UK? Six now from Australia? a Wait list on Suhaili entrants which total 25 from 12 countries and while we recieve many French enquiries, only one FRENCH Jean Luc Van Den Heede896648">#GGR2022 entry??. Jean Luc Van Den Heede continues to generate HUGE Press..There maybe two more French in JOSHUA's and we have pleanty of enquiry from French..BUT? An Italian just won the Mini Transat, Will tLes Sables d'OlonneVendee Globe?..all good news for Les Sables d'Olonne who promote to an international audiance :) but? ....One thing I know for sure..the coverage and following in #grr2022 will be much greater...When the sailors set off down the great LSO river, all watching will know they are facing the unknown...in the Longest , Lonliest, Slowest and one of the greatest challenges for any individual in any sport!......it is unique , human and all about the sailor.. ... See MoreSee Less

VIDÉO. Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, confidences d’un navigateur en solitaire
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Il est le spécialiste de la navigation en solitaire et des tours du monde. Dix mois après son arrivée victorieuse de la Golden Globe Race, course à l’ancienne et sans escale, Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, "VDH" pour les intimes, témoigne dans un livre qui raconte aussi sa vie. Découvrez notre inte... WOW! we just discovered this...feel honoured just to be nominated as I did not even get wet?? .so if you feel like voting??? ...THANKS....voting closes on the 22nd..NOV. I guess a few people like the GGR but I have to say..tough competition with the other nominees..all very deserving... #GGR2018 ... See MoreSee Less

Yachts and Yachting Magazine
Check out the fantastic nominations in the #BritishYachtingAwards 2019 Outstanding Achievement category – sponsored by Poole Harbour Boat Show:
Don McIntyre – Golden Globe Race and #OceanGlobeRace founder
Lucy MacGregor – and Team Mac matchracing world champions
#JeanneSocrates – the world's oldest solo circumnavigator
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