🇫🇷 Damien Guillou checks in LIVE from SOLAREM during the opening days of the Golden Globe Race 2026!
After choosing a much more southerly route than much of the fleet, Damien explains how a low-pressure system brought the wind shift he was waiting for — almost 40° — just before he got too close to the Spanish coast.
⛵ In this update:
Why Damien chose the southern option
Strong upwind sailing and rough seas
A perfectly timed wind shift
His strategy towards Cape Finisterre
The long-awaited turn downwind towards the Canary Islands
Latest news from SOLAREM: all good onboard
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🌍 Golden Globe Race 2026
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