💔 “I’VE LOST THE RACE…” — Etienne Messikommer opens his heart from the Doldrums.
Ten days of frustration. Almost no wind. The leaders disappearing over the horizon. And the painful feeling that two years of preparation may have been for nothing.
🌊 Aboard BERNARD in the McIntyre Golden Globe Race 2026, Étienne delivers one of his most personal and emotional WINDOW LIVE recordings yet.
📖 He opens his logbook and reads directly from his heart, sharing:
⛵ The agony of being trapped in the Doldrums while other sailors escape.
💔 His fears of losing the race and his dreams of reaching the podium.
❤️ The loneliness of solo sailing, missing his loved ones, and the beautiful cassette messages from family and friends that brought him close to tears.
📚 The extraordinary story of how Don McIntyre first introduced him to the GGR dream, changing the course of his life.
🌬️ But there is still hope! A little breeze has finally arrived. Could this be Etienne’s ticket out of the Doldrums?
This is the REAL Golden Globe Race. Not just racing around the world, but facing your fears, frustrations and emotions alone in the middle of an ocean.
Etienne’s words reflect how he feels at this moment, not an official retirement from the race.
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