🌊 KNOCKDOWN AT SEA! 60+ KNOT WINDS, 6M+ WAVES — AND A BROKEN WASHBOARD! 😱⛵
A terrifying moment for 2026 Golden Globe Race sailor Ertan Beskardes as his yacht is knocked down in violent Atlantic conditions.
The screen goes dark during the knockdown. Then comes a frightening discovery — the washboard is broken, leaving the cabin vulnerable to the next big wave!
🗣️ “Next wave comes in, it’s inside the boat, and there we have a problem.”
With winds exceeding 60 knots and waves over 6 metres, Ertan desperately searches for a way to secure the companionway. He needs tools, screws and calmer conditions — but the ocean isn’t giving him a break!
⚠️ LATEST UPDATE FROM ERTAN:
Washboard lost — temporary fix made.
Knockdown in 60+ knot winds and 6m+ seas.
Starlink went into the sea but was recovered aboard.
Boat in a mess after the knockdown.
🎥 Watch Ertan’s dramatic firsthand footage and hear him describe the dangerous situation as it unfolds.
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