Extreme seas. Lost equipment. Two days forced away from his intended course.
Aboard POMPOEN, American skipper Gunnar Christensen shares an honest account of his storm ordeal—and how it felt to face it alone.
In this GGR Window LIVE recording from 27 September 2026, Gunnar describes the conditions, the frustration of losing ground and the emotional demands of solo ocean racing. As the storm eases, the challenge becomes finding a way forward again.
Watch Gunnar tell his story in his own words.
⛵ Gunnar Christensen | POMPOEN | Hans Christian 34 cutter
📺 Recorded during GGR Window LIVE — 27 September 2026
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