Pat is watching dolphins in the moonlight… when a flying fish hits him in the head! 🐟😅 Isa needs FIVE alarms to wake up. And Louis is checking his boat ahead of approaching strong weather.
Welcome to the reality of life at sea in the McIntyre Golden Globe Race 2026. 🌊⛵
This Week 3 collection pairs satellite phone calls with footage of the fleet sailing past Marina Rubicón, Lanzarote. Hear the skippers describe the funny moments, daily repairs and emotional adjustment to sailing on alone—with Hobart still a long way ahead.
🎧 SOUND ON for six very different voices from the ocean:
🇨🇦 ISA ROSLI — Olleanna | OE 32
Surfing waves, finding his routine and managing sleep with five alarms… until one breaks!
🇫🇷 DAMIEN GUILLOU — Solarem | Rustler 36
A catch-up with Georgie, including a little “champagne sailing.” Call in French.
🇮🇹 GUIDO CANTINI — Hannah of Cowes | Vancouver 34 Classic
A change of mindset: finding the balance between racing hard, getting enough sleep and enjoying the voyage.
🇳🇴 MARA LØVENSKIOLD KVESETH — Showgirl | Saltram Saga 36
Coming to terms with months away from people, finding comfort in radio conversations and settling into life aboard.
🇮🇪 PAT LAWLESS — Silvermines Hydro | Saltram Saga 36
Moonlight, dolphins and an unexpected flying-fish encounter! Pat talks sailing conditions, maintenance and the route ahead.
🇫🇷 LOUIS KERDELHUÉ — IE Charge | Biscay 36
Self-steering troubles, small spinnaker repairs, fewer eggs than expected and preparations for stronger weather.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Isa Rosli — Surfing waves & five alarms
09:00 Damien Guillou — Call in French
13:31 Guido Cantini — Rethinking the racing mindset
25:52 Mara — Finding her rhythm at sea
32:47 Pat Lawless — Dolphins & a flying fish!
42:26 Louis Kerdelhué — Repairs & weather preparations
Which skipper’s story stayed with you? Leave a message of support in the comments. 💬
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🎥 The Lanzarote sail-past footage was filmed separately from these satellite calls. Conditions and forecasts discussed relate to the time of each recording. Satellite reception varies, so some passages are difficult to hear.
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