⛵ GUY deBOER IS BACK, FLYING FAST… BUT NOW THERE’S ANOTHER PROBLEM! 😳🌊
💥 10+ KNOT SURFS! NEARLY $20,000 IN REPAIRS! AND A NEW STEERING ISSUE!
After a dramatic stop in Lanzarote for major repairs, American skipper Guy deBoer is back at sea aboard his Tashiba 36 Spirit, determined to chase down the GGR2026 fleet!
And he’s moving FAST! 🚀
🌊 With 2.5-metre seas and powerful surges pushing his boat beyond 10 knots, Guy is recording some impressive daily runs.
But just when things seemed to be going well, ANOTHER PROBLEM!
⚠️ His tiller head has developed unwanted movement, and THREE attempts to repair it have failed. Guy is now considering seeking sheltered water near an island to carry out further repairs.
❤️ THEN COMES AN INCREDIBLE STORY OF SUPPORT!
Guy reveals that repairing his boat in Lanzarote cost almost US$20,000!
When he launched a fundraising appeal, supporters contributed an astonishing $8,000–$9,000 in just 12 hours! He eventually raised almost the entire repair cost.
💬 “I’m flabbergasted this many people like me!”
A deeply grateful Guy sends his thanks to everyone who helped get him back on the ocean.
🏁 AND HE’S NOT GIVING UP!
Although no longer competing in the official GGR racing division, Guy has set himself a new challenge:
🔥 “Now I’m in a personal race to chase the fleet down!”
Can he catch up with the others before the Southern Ocean? And will his steering system hold together?
🎥 Watch this fascinating Week 5 satellite phone conversation!
⏱️ VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — JUMP TO THE ACTION!
00:00 🚀 Guy is flying! How fast is he sailing?
00:31 🌊 10+ KNOT SURFS! Impressive speeds and big seas!
01:19 ⛵ Reduced sail and challenging conditions
01:43 ⚠️ ANOTHER PROBLEM! Play in the tiller head
02:30 🔧 Three repair attempts — none successful!
03:13 🚬 Sleeping well, eating well… and enjoying his cigars!
03:59 🐬 Where are all the dolphins, whales and seabirds?
04:37 🧭 A difficult decision — stop for repairs or keep moving?
05:35 ❤️ Back at sea after the Lanzarote repairs!
06:19 💰 $8,000–$9,000 RAISED IN JUST 12 HOURS!
06:36 😲 NEARLY $20,000 IN REPAIRS! Incredible generosity from supporters
06:53 ❤️ “I’m flabbergasted!” Guy thanks everyone who helped
07:28 🏁 “A PERSONAL RACE TO CHASE EVERYBODY DOWN!”
08:13 🌍 Next challenge: the Doldrums and the journey south
💬 WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Guy has already overcome major damage, expensive repairs and challenging conditions. Now he’s fighting to keep his boat moving!
👇 Can Guy catch the fleet? Leave your encouragement in the comments! ❤️
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