Listen to Etienne’s satellite phone call from 15 September 2026, accompanied by footage from the start of the McIntyre Golden Globe Race in Les Sables-d’Olonne.
Sailing Bernard, his Tradewind 35, the Swiss skipper is taking on a solo voyage around the world. This video brings together the excitement of departure and a chance to hear from him after leaving land behind.
🎧 Turn up the sound and settle in for Etienne’s call.
🇨🇭 Skipper: Etienne Messikommer
⛵ Boat: Bernard — Tradewind 35
📞 Satellite call: 15 September 2026
🎥 Footage: GGR 2026 start day — 6 September 2026
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