Simon Curwen has announced he is moving into the Chichester Class and is heading for a port of refuge. His decision means Kirsten Neuschafer is now the leader in the…
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Golden Globe Race: Windvane failure for leader Simon Curwen
Golden Globe Race leader Simon Curwen has suffered a major blow following the complete failure of his Hydrovane windvane steering system; he has no spare
Golden Globe Race: Skippers face water shortages
Many of the 2022 Golden Globe Race skippers are now rationing their water as they struggle to catch rain in the Pacific Ocean
Golden Globe Race: Guy Waites – ‘I will continue, even if I don’t make Hobart in time’
Guy Waites has been achieving some impressive daily speeds, but will the Golden Globe Race sailor make it to the Hobart gate before the deadline on the 31 January 2023?
Golden Globe Race: Kirsten Neuschafer: ‘I’ll give it my best shot but I’m pretty disillusioned’
Third place Golden Globe Race skipper Kirsten Neuschafer has been left frustrated by the lack of wind, which has also affected fellow South African Jeremy Bagshaw, who has now reached…
Golden Globe Race: Simon Curwen extends his lead
Having lost most of his lead while struggling with light winds around Hobart, UK Golden Globe Race skipper, Simon Curwen has now regained it, and could soon be 1,000 miles…
Golden Globe Race: Michael Guggenberger heads for Cape Horn
Michael Guggenberger is the fourth Golden Globe Race skipper to pass through the Hobart gate, having remained in Storm Bay for 48 hours to prepare his boat for the next
Golden Globe Race: Award for Kirsten Neuschafer
Kirsten Neuschafer has been awarded the Rod Stephen Seamanship Trophy by the Cruising Club of America following her role in the rescue of fellow race entrant, Tapio Lehtinen
Golden Globe Race: the first skippers begin the long voyage to Cape Horn
Simon Curwen was the first of the Golden Globe Race skippers to pass through the Hobart Gate to continue racing towards Cape Horn
Golden Globe Race: Who will make it to Hobart first?
The Golden Globe Race skippers have to reach the Hobart Gate by 30 January 2023. Those at the front should make it by Christmas, but the real test will be…