With just over a 1,000 miles left until he finishes his Golden Globe Race, skipper Tapio Lehtinen has rendezvoused at sea with a team from the self-steering firm, Windpilot
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Golden Globe Race: Fourth place for Istvan Kopar
After 263 days alone at sea, American-Hungarian Golden Globe Race skipper, Istvan Kopar has crossed the finish line
Golden Globe Race: Istvan Kopar expected to finish on 21 March
Golden Globe Race skipper Istvan Kopar is now within 250 miles of the finish line at Les Sables d'Olonne in France but is still being plagued by steering issues
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: Loïc Lepage rescued
Golden Globe Race skipper Loïc Lepage, is now safely onboard the bulk carrier Shiosai after his Nicholson 32 MK X dismasted and began taking on water some 600 miles south…
Windvane steering: why it makes sense for coastal cruising
No electricity needed and built for gale-force conditions; windvane self-steering makes sense for coastal cruisers as much as offshore voyagers.
Golden Globe Race: 13 skippers left heading south
Palestinian skipper Nabil Amra has officially retired from the Golden Globe Race. He is heading into port with self steering problems