UK-Turkish solo sailor Ertan Beskardes has retired at Cape Town, citing loneliness for his decision. There are now 10 skippers left in the 2022 Golden Globe Race
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Michael Guggenberger: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Michael Guggenberger has spent years getting ready to cross the start line of the 2022 Golden Globe Race. Find out how he has prepared himself and his yacht
Jeremy Bagshaw: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
A life long sailor, Jeremy Bagshaw has spent much of his time sailing and racing double handed. He shares how he has prepared for the solo 2022 Golden Globe Race
Kirsten Neuschafer: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Kirsten Neuschafer has plenty of Southern Ocean experience, which she hopes will be an advantage as she takes part in the 2022 Golden Globe Race
Abhilash Tomy: 2022 Golden Globe Race skipper
Having sustained a broken back in the 2018 Golden Globe Race, Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy has left nothing to chance for the 2022 edition of the race
Pat Lawless: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Pat Lawless is determined to finish the 2022 Golden Globe Race and become the first Irish skipper to sail around the world, solo and non-stop
Elliott Smith: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
With four years of sailing experience under his belt, American skipper Elliott Smith was inspired by Bernard Moitessier to sail around the world alone in the 2022 Golden Globe Race
Guy Waites: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Guy Waites has crossed the Atlantic ocean solo five times, and has circumnavigated the world with crew. He shares how he has prepared for the 2022 Golden Globe Race
Ian Herbert-Jones: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Ian Herbert-Jones circumnavigated the world as part of the Clipper Race, and is now doing it again, but this time solo in a 35ft yacht without the benefit of modern…
Ertan Beskardes: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper
Ertan Beskardes has gained more offshore, heavy weather experience in preparation for the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and is now ready to sail non-stop around the world