Gunnar and the Golden Globe Race

Unlike most of the big singlehanded ocean races today, the Golden Globe Race is specifically for the sort of boat that was commonplace fifty years ago. At 33-36 feet, with long keels and a modest rig, they are sailed not by ‘rock-star’ racers but by ordinary people driven by a variety of motives to perform extraordinary feats. Gunnar Christensen from the States is in England preparing his boat for the next race. I went down to the marina in Lymington to find out what makes a man like this tick. I learned a lot. To keep the video to a YouTube-friendly length I’ve had to cut out some important passages such as his trim-tab self-steering arrangements with full redundancy onto a hydrovane, but nothing is ever perfect and there’s more than enough meat here to get your teeth into. Enjoy meeting this remarkable man, as I did. #Golden Globe Race, #yacht racing, #Tom Cunliffe, #Circumnavigation, #Gunnar Christensen If you’re interested in sailing, things maritime and the salty road to freedom, you'll enjoy my channel, so pour yourself a glass of the finest and settle down to listen to my occasional chats. When I’m away cruising, I never know when I'll get the opportunity to upload. If you can't wait, why not become a member of my Sea Chest online club? There, you'll find members-only videos, lots of articles not available elsewhere, and have the opportunity to join in a regular online video forum. • Website: - https://www.tomcunliffe.com/ • Become a Member: - Go to https://www.tomcunliffe.com/ and scroll down WAYS TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ME and JOIN THE CREW • Website: - https://www.tomcunliffe.com/ • Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/tomcunliffesailor • Linkedin: - linkedin.com/in/tom-cunliffe-24710759 OTHER PRODUCTS • Articles: - https://www.tomcunliffe.com/product-category/articles/ • Books for sale: - https://www.tomcunliffe.com/product-category/books/ • Audio Books: - https://www.tomcunliffe.com/product-category/audiobook/ FOLLOW ME ON YOUTUBE! Hit the SUBSCRIBE button. I'd appreciate it if you joined my channel 'Yachts and Yarns'. Hit the LIKE button when you enjoy an episode - it's free and that way I'll know what sort of content you like. Tap the BELL icon, to get a ringing bell. Then you'll always be notified when the next video blog appears. Welcome on board! Tom Copyright Tom Cunliffe 2026