Globe 580 Transat 24 - 25 / Mini Globe Race 25 Qualifier Week 2 Adam Waugh UK 170 "Little Wren" Weekly Satellite Call (1) with Graham Cox - 27/01/2025
Adam's Condition and Sailing Strategy: Adam discusses his physical condition, specifically sore ribs that affect his ability to perform certain tasks like sail changes. He's cautious and mainly sails with a reefed main and storm sail to minimize the need for movement, which could exacerbate his pain.
Sleeping Arrangements: Adam mentions he can only sleep comfortably on his back due to his rib injury, but finds it generally peaceful to sleep in the open ocean.
Safety and Navigation Equipment: Adam uses AIS and Ecomax for safety and navigational alerts, which helps him maintain awareness of nearby vessels, although he mostly encounters other vessels via radio.
Encounters with Other Sailors: He has radio contact with other sailors like John Blankensop and Christian but hasn’t visually spotted them, just communicated over distances.
Frustrations with Technology: Adam expresses frustration with the YB tracker app, which he deleted due to functionality issues and concerns that it led to poor decision-making among sailors who focused too much on it.
Handling of Injuries: The discussion touches on Adam’s coping strategies for his rib injury, including avoiding actions that trigger pain like sneezing or laughing, and practical tips like holding a pillow over the chest to mitigate discomfort.
Domestic and Exercise Limitations: Adam's ability to cook and move around is limited due to his injury, affecting his daily activities and increasing his time spent in the cabin.
Psychological Impact of Injury: The injury has dampened Adam's spirits, making the trip less enjoyable and affecting his overall outlook during the race.
Hygiene and Conservation Strategies: Adam discusses his water and food conservation strategies, using salt water for washing and cooking to preserve fresh water for drinking, and his dietary habits including reliance on sardines.
Navigational Practices and Equipment Maintenance: Adam has had to adjust his sailing practices due to his condition and the boat's equipment state, including handling gear failures and maintaining his boat’s cleanliness.

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After the Golden Globe Race 2018; 2022, Ocean Globe Race 2022, now McIntyre Adventures presents another amazing around the world yacht race - The Mini Globe Race 2025 starting in February 2025.

Since the launch of the Class Globe 5.80, over 230 people in more than 37 countries have purchased plans to build their own 19-foot plywood 'mini' yacht. The '5.80' refers to its length in metres, which is compact enough to be shipped in a 20-foot container to and from international events.

Conceived by Australian adventurer Don McIntyre and designed by Polish sailor and designer Janusz Maderski, this new class of 'mini' yacht opens up exciting new possibilities for adventurous and affordable ocean racing.

In 2025, a group of brave adventurers will race their 5.80 yachts solo around the world. The Mini Globe Race will start on 23 February 2025 and will be divided into five legs:

• Leg One: Start of the race from Antigua to Panama;
• Leg Two: Panama to Fiji via Tahiti and Tonga;
• Leg Three: Fiji to Cape Town via Darwin, Cocos Islands, Mauritius and Durban;
• Leg Four: Cape Town to Recife, Brazil via St Helena;
• Leg Five: Recife, Brazil to Antigua.

The race covers 28,000 miles and is limited to 20 entrants from around the world. It should take around a year to complete. 

There are no restrictions on satellite media access or the transmission of pictures and updates to the media. Entrants can post pictures from on board and manage their own social media from their boats. This openness allows for real-time coverage and engagement, bringing the excitement of the race to audiences worldwide. Join us as we redefine adventure on a global scale!

Follow the journey at minigloberace.com.

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