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Golden Globe Race: Low Tech Boats Sail Singlehanded, Around the World

By · On February 17, 2023

(NPR.org) – There are 4 people currently sailing nonstop, solo around the world in the Golden Globe Race. Sixteen entrants started last September, Kirsten Neuschafer pictured above onboard Minnehaha is the current leader. Unlike other races around the world, this one allows no laptops or electronic charts, radar or sophisticated weather routing. The winner gets approximately $6,000. The race’s motto is “Sailing like it’s 1968”. Read more.

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