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(November 4, 2022; Day 62) – Sixteen solo sailors set sail two months ago to race nonstop around the world in small 36-foot yachts without modern technology using sextants, paper charts, and wind up clocks. The Golden Globe Race leaders are now in sight of Cape Town with the first arriving in two days. All must pass through a compulsory “Photo Gate” in Grangers Bay to drop letters and video films before continuing on around the world without stopping.
Three entrants have already retired from the Race, one grounding ashore onto rocks in the Canary Islands. Many are now infested with barnacles seriously slowing their speed and others are in need of repairs that cannot be carried out at sea. Two are running low on water. Some may need to anchor in Grangers bay to fix their problems. They cannot go ashore or seek any outside assistance or they will be penalized.
South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer from Port Elizabeth, the only female entrant, is sailing a strong race and is a serious contender for a podium finish in Les Sables d’Olonne, France. Her yacht is in great shape and she is excited to see family and friends as she sails past Cape Town…
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