So it begins! The first GGR 2026 boats and skippers are arriving in Les Sables d’Olonne, and the atmosphere is building fast with just over one month until the start.
Join GGR founder Don McIntyre for the first dock walk of 2026. Meet Daniel Pinsky, Selim Yalçın , Guido Cantini, Mara ( three of them not there but their boats:) and Matt Woodside, see the famous 2018-winning Rustler 36 MATMUT ( Now Miss Beagle), and discover the final preparations, pressure and nerves behind the scenes.
Don also shares updates on Guy deBoer, Colm Walker and Isa Rosli as they race to reach Les Sables d’Olonne, complete their required qualifying miles and avoid time penalties.
Every boat has a story—and the adventure is only just beginning!
The 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race starts from Les Sables d’Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
🌍 GGR website: https://goldengloberace.com/
⛵ Meet the 2026 skippers: https://goldengloberace.com/edition/2026/
📅 Programme of events: https://goldengloberace.com/events/
00:00 So it begins!
00:20 The Vendée Marina comes alive
00:50 GGR headquarters and the classic dinghies
01:20 Daniel Pinsky and his team
01:50 Selim Yalçın’s Endurance 35
02:05 Guido Cantini is back
02:35 Mara and SHOWGIRL
03:20 The Cape George 36 fleet
03:45 Christopher Langham’s difficult decision
04:30 Matt Woodside arrives
05:10 The famous Rustler 36 MATMUT
05:50 Updates on Guy, Colm and Isa
07:00 Matt’s incredible 23,000-mile voyage
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