Guy DeBoer talks about what happened during GGR2022
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- In this audio call, Guy talks about how and why his Tashiba 36 yacht 'Spirit' ended up on rocks during the GGR2022 and gives the latest news on salvage operations.
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Gotta give him credit , he owned it.
Thanks for sharing this. Sadly he is out but glad he’s okay! Live to go the next GGR.
There is something muddled here: he said he had chosen to pass East of Fuerteventura while actually he passed West of it.
No, hi didn't pass at all. SCNR
Heartbreaking. All sailors can empathise. We’ve all been there in one way or another
What a shocker, I was rooting for Guy and noticed he was out. What an unfortunate set of events. Best wishes with the salvage and the sail home.
I watched the walk-thru and interview with Guy on the Yachting Monthly and was looking forward to watching his progress. Not sure why he would put himself on the lee shore under those conditions, but as someone else pointed out, I commend him for owning in. I hope the salvage efforts go smoothly.
Yikes. Glad he's safe, but such sad news.
good luck recovering your beautiful boat.
So glad you're safe old mate.
It is a tragedy.... please put up a go fund meish many would like to contribute to help off set your costs for this most unfortunate turn of events. Many props for owning up.
Many are the joys of single-handed sailing. This is not one of them. I've done the same thing but got lucky. I feel for him.
Sleep deprivation? I think its the greatest challenge for a solo sailor.
My heart aches for you.
Guy ❤
Bad luck! At least you're safe!
I have great respect for Guy and all the GGR Skippers. But I have heard Guy say a few times in interviews that this years GGR sailors are of a higher calibre than 2018, which is a little disrespectful. Then he has his accident- Karma?
Sorry to hear of the beaching. I don't understand why someone would (a) put themselves off a lee-shore when tired and sailing single handed, (b) not use 20 minute timers to help them manage sleep. Hope the boat is recovered and repairable. I guess he is out of the race, once he receives assistance.
'Glad he's alright. It looks like he's taking it in stride.
There are two kinds of sailors out there, one kind, and some other maybe not so kind, but either way whatever happens, happens. Best of luck in the future.
Last tracking locates Spirit on a road through the surf resort nearby.
Is Spirit currently trailed?
Does this mean the crane hired by Guy managed to lift her from the beach?
Hope Spirit will sail again!
So sorry for you unfortunate accident. Most important you are safe. Hope another race sees you at the helm.
Sad news indeed, hopefully the boat is salvaged without any serious damage and they both live to fight another day - GGR 2026.
That slime is endangered. Very very endangered. Man that sucks.
So sad
Yep just as suspected fell asleep on a lee shore that’s a rookie mistake right there I bet his sponsors will be happy 😢 he knows what he done sad times for guy
Well... it is all part of the race. Big part pf it is to get to the finish line. That is the real challenge, and is not easy at all, because situation like this one or other factors. It is part pf the game. Like jumping on a boxing ring and get beaten up... well, that is the challenge itself.
I figured he overslept its classic being fatigued make a bad decision and fall asleep and over sleep
Tired
Lee shore
Disaster
My commiserations to you...shame
Glad you are ok and safe, cheers
Shame ,
If there was no requirement for a media drop you would still be happily racing around the world. I don’t remember Robin Knox Johnson or Moitissier being required to make a media drop.
No, sorry, the reason the boat hit the rocks was your poor seamanship. You knew you were tired so you stayed standing smoking a cigar for two hours? There's your answer as to why.
Harsh judgement. In that situation you may not have smoked a cigar but still have run aground. Give the man some slack. I won't ask if you have completed the GGR previously.
Low blow from the Peanut Gallery. Re- think your response as if it was your mishap & you were at this low point.
Jonathan, you should try enjoying life. It’s a great time.