Click here to download Meltwater Media Analysis Report. What a fantastic solid result for a unique original adventure created by a small passionate management team with low budgets. It confirms the support and huge following the GGR achieved from ordinary people interested in a simple, back to basics human endeavour. No fluff; just an honest, down-to-earth non-stop solo race around the world that media understand. The GGR family continues to grow, ensuring the edition will be an even bigger success.
For a first edition, the GGR has been an international success. There is one ordinary and five remaining special invitations available in Suhaili Class before a wait list is started. The first Joshua Class II one-design yacht is scheduled to launch in Seven places are available. The 7th entrant remains anonymous at this stage.
The 5th entrant wishes to remain anonymous for the moment. Ireland: year old Pat Lawless from Ballyferriter. Co Kerry. Australian Michael Date is halfway through a complete rebuild refit of his Aries 32 and fellow Aussie Mike Smith is well on the way to completing his Suhaili replica.
Coconut has just set up a new Facebook page titled Coconut , so he may be making an announcement very soon! Boat statistics to date. Click here for skipper and boat details. Changes to the Notice of Race reflect lessons gained from the race while maintaining the spirit of the GGR. On the all important issue of heavy weather and equipment there were no changes. In relation to storm tactics and equipment to use like Drogues, no individual or expert exists with a sure solution, or the ultimate answer.
Every boat, storm, wave pattern and situation is different, so we will NOT regulate what entrants must do, or should have. Like all good sailors, we keep discussing it, learning and researching, then make our own decisions and face our own destiny. Their life is in their hands. If there is one thing all entrants are very aware of and serious about, it is how they plan to survive the Southern Ocean.
