Thanks for putting this coverage out there Don and small but mighty team! Getting excited for the start of the run.

I looked over the specs for the 5.80, damn solid. Either madness, or genius... Dan's boat looks great. So many bolts in the coach roof, ow!

Great interview great team. Good luck guys.

Good luck guys.

Great short tour. 👍🏽👍🏽

Comparing solo racing in such a slow mini boat, other more technical challenges like the Vendée Globe almost look easy. This 5.80 meter boat race will take ages and need much more endurance.

Most of my sailing has been on a J/24 boat. Sometimes we took a J/105 and the difference was amazing. So much faster, more roomy, and more stable. A 19' boat is barely more than a dinghy. So of course I subscribed.

If they made it vende globe route and non stop, or at least non stop, that would be craaaazy challenge and would need something more then just being called solo round the world. It would be a class of its own

This will be a 'must follow' event. Please ensure it's got it's own UTube channel for those who eschew the Facebook. I'm sure it will be as thrilling as the OGR and we get to follow it for the entire year 😊. Roll on the minis!

This is my jealous face!!!! Wow!! Congratulations to all concerned.

Heroes 🎉

Looking forward following this terrific event. 👍🏽

Ahoy from ft Lauderdale

Stunning well done team 🎉

Wonderful!!! This is sailing!!!

Just to say "Good Luck!!" McIntyre Adventure. 🇮🇪🇬🇧 Navigators will need to sharpen their pencils and rehearse their maths. 🧭🌐🌍

Fair winds from Swan 371 Surabaya (La Trinité sur Mer)

Seurasin päivittäin koko tämän upean matkan ⛵🌊 🤩 Kiitokset Ville , soittoniekka , tosi hienoista lauluista joka satamassa ! Ja olit Punta del Esten bilemestari 😅 Ja ne lähdöt , upea laulu 🇫🇮!

50knots storm and making a birthday party 🥳! Only the French 🇫🇷

Whats next ... 🤔 Waiting....⛵🌊🤩

Classic!

good to see you back!

Lewis Angela Hernandez Cynthia Rodriguez Jeffrey

Don who s doing your papers ? What agency ? Need to delivery mine or sell her . Good luck. Shipyard refuses me on dock since 10 years. Need to check the hull before sailing out !

Great boat and information thanks Don and Jane

Ils l ont fait la feuille Excel de Don ne l'auront pas fait plier

First overall winner 216h before Mayden on line honor and 60h before Mayden onIRC

Penduick fantastic winner overall OGR 2023 216h before Mayden on honor line 60h before Mayden on IRC

Thoroughly enjoyed this video....very informative and entertaining. It especially was interesting to me because I own a 1996 Beneteau 42s7 that I purchased from the second owner twelve years ago. Don's tour totally surprised me as it seemed he was touring my Beneteau. The layouts are basically the same, however, my Beneteau has a 50hp Perkins diesel, 160 gallons of freshwater (2 tanks), 40 gallon diesel tank, a watermaker, a hydraulic self steering arrangement, and many other benefits. I purchased her for $70K US; asking price at the time was $115,500 US. The seller was ready to sell the boat and I jumped on it. At the time of the survey, my surveyor was surprised to learn the extensive sail inventory; he estimated replacement value of the sails to be $80K US. I've maintained the boat to the best standards possible, constantly upgrading the various systems, running rigging, and such. Just this year I replaced the propeller shaft, the three blade feathering propeller, the lower rudder bushing, and anchor windlass. During the haulout two years ago, I repaired numerous blisters. In 2015, the hull was painted with Awlgrip and it's still beautiful. I especially liked Don't comments regarding the support for the rudder shaft. It appears to be extremely strong. Having just turned 71 years old, I have no plans to sell my Beneteau, which I singlehand quite often. Thanks for sharing this video. Click on my name and visit my KZbin channel where you'll see numerous videos of my Beneteau. By the way, some of my sailing idols include Francis Chichester, Eric & Susan Hiscock, Dumas, and many others. I've followed world sailing since the early seventies and am a huge fan.

There was orcas taking the rudder off a oceanis 393 some time ago causing it to sink. Anyone know if that model has a different rudder setup then the 423?

Cool boat 🍌 Pops. Fair winds🌬

I have a mate who could be your skipper - Chris Roberts - remember him ?

Really enjoyed hearing the story behind your purchase, and future plans. Boat is amazing for 95K

Keeping a busy life lifestyle and still doing your favourite thing, well done thanks for sharing

He rolled a 2😂 not sure if that's good but that's definitely a good boat 😂

Master model Maker we say, he know's what Float's in the tub ❤

Yes video on the hydrovane install

Congratulations Don and Jane. Your new vessel has obviously been extremely well cared for and finding that type of boat in immaculate condition is a real treasure. The past owners took their roles as caretakers to the extreme. So happy that you’ll be able to spend a lot of time onboard and really enjoy her attributes. You two have given so much to so many participants of your various undertakings and those of us able to follow every step of the way have benefited immensely. I couldn’t be happier for you and your excitement regarding your new purchase and what lies ahead is palpable. All the best in your continuing adventures and thank you in advance for allowing us to come along and share part of the experience. Cheers, mate. You’re one in a million.

Congratulations on your 18th vessel, have a fantastic time exploring the Pacific. Maybe you do need to start that separate KZbin channel!?

You're going to have to work a little harder to get Jane Jane to like that camera. But it does look like you're making a little progress.

Let's see the wind vane install!

Immaculate. What a find. All the best to you both for a very productive and happy future life aboard. Don't forget to let us land-bound race followers know when the future events are about to start. Please !😊

Penduick winner overall OGR fantastic winner overall real time and IRC

Simply the best…yacht in the World. Magnificent.

Leave memories. Not dreams. You guys have cracked the code! And all your hard work is paying off.

Magnificent! 💫

09:54 great fun !

Rather large following swells which means grabbing a sight at the top of the swell. I think I would be using the plastic Davis in these conditions to save the number one sextant from a salt water bath. Excellent helmsmanship by the crew ! Love to see all the big smiles :) Captain C says piece of cake... so modest ;-)

Wonderful footage Galiana and crew. Great Race 🙏🙏🙏