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Storm tactics from the Golden Globe Race: Uku Randmaa
The 2018 Golden Globe Race was solo sailor Uku Randmaa's second circumnavigation of the world. He shares his heavy weather tactics and experiences of ocean storms
Storm tactics from the Golden Globe Race: Susie Goodall
Singlehanded sailor Susie Goodall shares her storm tactics and experiences of ocean storms during the Golden Globe Race, providing lessons for all of us about heavy weather sailing
Storm tactics from the Golden Globe Race: Jean-Luc Van Den Heede
Golden Globe Race skippers share their experiences of ocean storms, providing lessons for all of us about how to cope with heavy weather
Storm tactics from the Golden Globe Race: Mark Slats
Golden Globe Race skippers share their experiences of ocean storms, providing lessons for all of us about how to cope with heavy weather
Golden Globe Race: Uku Randmaa takes third place
The final podium position in the Golden Globe Race has gone to Estonian skipper Uku Randmaa
Golden Globe Race: Uku Randmaa expected to finish on 9 March
Golden Globe Race organisers have announced that Uku Randmaa is expected to cross the finish line in Les Sables d'Olonne on 9 March 2019
Golden Globe Race: Uku Randmaa given 72hr time penalty for weather routing offence
Golden Globe Race skipper Uku Randmaa will have 72 hours added to his finish time after being given the time penalty for receiving weather routing via HAM Radio
Golden Globe Race: health issues hit skippers
Golden Globe Race entrants Uku Randmaa and Istvan Kopar have both had to seek medical advice as they battle for a podium position
Golden Globe Race: Tapio Lehtinen rounds Cape Horn
Fifth placed Golden Globe Race skipper Tapio Lehtinen has now passed Cape Horn and is heading into the Atlantic Ocean in his barnacle covered Gaia 36