#GGR2022

[@HeatherHolm]

For those who wonder why it isn't all English: This is taking place in France. France is the language there, and Kirsten speaks it well enough to do a press conference which is amazing enough for her third (as far as I know ... but wait, she reads Finnish?!) language. Sailing is a huge sport in France; much more popular there than in the US. And most French people are not fluent in English. Translation is a very expensive thing to provide, live interpretation even more so, and the GGR is a bootstrap operation in only its second edition in recent times. A few people do everything out of their own passion, and they aren't exactly making money at it. KZbin will eventually auto-add closed captions and auto-translations, but it can take a few days for those to appear, as I know from my own experience uploading videos. The GGR is becoming more popular worldwide thanks to the amazing sailors and the intrepid vision of Don McIntyre (who doesn't speak a lot of French), with his wife Jane's constant assistance. But it's not a scripted reality TV show with a big budget like people are used to seeing on TV. And it's not the Olympics with its long history and corporate sponsorship by deep-pocketed companies like Visa and government support in every country of the world. It's ordinary people doing extraordinary things however they can, and communicating through free services like KZbin and Facebook with smartphones and ordinary network connections. So please take it in the spirit of the sailors on the sea with just their physical bodies, emotional strength, cleverness and strong spirit, and wait for the closed captions and translations to appear in time, just as Kirsten had to wait for a tiny bit of wind to help her float across the finish line.

[@my86gt]

However, EVERY video that has been posted is in English, so, to sit there and spend months watching videos in English only to get to the end and have poor videography (ending the live streams - don't even get me started on that) and find out it's mostly in French is, shall we say - disheartening (that's putting it mildly). And yes, we're aware this is the second year and yes, we're aware it's a passion and Don is definitely getting some "feedback" on all of this and all we can do is hope that next year he has more experienced help.

[@RickSpangler]

Apprendre le francais. Elargissez votre monde.

[@kelvinsmallwood6315]

Yes, translating can take time but the technology is available for instant translation. It should be part of any international event.

[@MrA1582000]

I think it is just fine. Thanks Don for everything.

[@braithmiller]

I will definitely re-watch when the subtitles are generated to get the translation. There were stories worth the wait. Thanks to GGRs French hosts.

[@jonrussill255]

She’s incredibly eloquent and together considering what she’s just done. Huge respect.

[@peace_oceans]

Sailed into a well earned place in the record books. Inspiring for many. I can’t wait to read the book I hope she will one day write. Thanks to all at ggr for these broadcasts.

[@carlsails58]

Oh yes. Congratulations Kirsten and Minnehaha! Please, please, please, Don. Why does Kirsten have to sell her boat? That is terrible. And unimaginable! Kirsten has now become the most famous and influential woman in sailing history. Please do not allow that to happen to her.

[@ralphjansen9205]

The only way to prevent this from happening is to start a crowd funding and pay for her to keep it.

[@braithmiller]

Imagine that you ran up debt to race and stop income from race preparation and boat refit, another year on top racing. Plus, interest. Reward her with assistance to keep it.

[@carlsails58]

I cannot imagine being there. To learn from one of the welcoming boats out looking from her “oh you’re first in” must have been thrilling! She looks great here. S Africa and PEI must be thrilled and proud. Would love to be there at this press conference! Kirsten is beautiful! Keep the boat! It is now part of you! If it was a wooden hull, my feelings would be different! Do not let Minnehaha go!

[@Laters3]

I hope someone helps her out or we could all chip in and help

[@braithmiller]

Crowded funding is effective.

[@dinyargilder2391]

Congratulations, Kirsten! What a great feat!

[@hernia01]

What a wonderful person, I am so happy she won! 🤗

[@johnlewis1251]

Well done,congratulations to Kirsten,it was the best way for me to witness this great effort and I hope to see you all in the next GGR,love to everyone from Las Vegas Nevada ❤

[@Laters3]

You sure will John my brother been filling Don since early 90’s

[@sailorbob4530]

So proud of you I’ve watched almost every day. What an amazing young woman you accomplished what I always wanted to. You will never regret this time. Enjoy the accomplishment. Look forward to you winning the next time also.

[@arzunbeskardes340]

She is just wonderful ❣

[@deanprops]

Ok quite honestly watching and listening to this press conference this was the most enlightening, sharing, beautiful exchange between the most passionate diverse group of our sailing world I have ever witnessed. I could not have imagined anything better. XO

[@navars1691]

Heartiest Congratulations Kirsten and Minnehaha. What an achievement and inspiration to all. Hats off

[@xrgiok]

I love her - humility, humbleness, honesty…she answered to the question is she proud of herself that she is HAPPY! That’s the right answer!!!

[@samanthalewis4047]

My admiration knows no bounds, what an accomplishment. Absolute legend. Superb race.

[@bobgaysummerland]

A real sailor. Well done Kirsten. Well deserved recognition.

[@wendyb5489]

Proud of you Kirsten 🇿🇦🎉a truly humble woman.

[@LisaSmith-xm6re]

This was perfect. In fact, a truly magnificent example of what happens when you are passionate about something. Hats off to everyone that made this GGR 2022 happen. Congratulations to sailors, yatchs, and the millions of people who came together in one common thought to love and support each sailor. thank you ❤

[@TedReimann]

Such a great ambassador for the sport. Her French is very good and they will love her for it. She's a sailing rockstar!

[@-TruthHurts]

remarkable achievement, i've been rooting for her all the way hoping nothing would break....

[@marpenman]

Bravo! I really hope she will write a book to capture the story of this achievement.

[@ruudvanderzee]

Kirsten, the sailing community I hope will raise enough funds that you will have the boat for ever. GGR just open an account we can donate. Thumbs up if yo agree.

[@braithmiller]

Go follow Kirsten and discover how to help directly.

[@AlanBell-r9n]

Awesome achievement .... Congrats Kirsten, and thanks for making us proud

[@oceanwoods]

It was her intuition and connection with the sea that gave her an advantage. WOMEN IN WIND!

[@lindavan7497]

Beautifully and eloquent done 👏👏👏

[@martinrodgers6114]

Two happy days of one's life.....the day you buy your boat and the day you sell her. Having o owned several, I fully understand the emotions involved. Kirsten may sell her boat....but I guarantee it will not be her last. Someone will be buying a piece of history I pray they look after it as she did. Well done Kirsten. You are an inspiration to any youngsters out there dreaming of doing something like this!

[@HeatherHolm]

For those lamenting the idea that Kirsten would sell her boat: I learned some things from co-owning boats for a few years. They are expensive and a lot of work to own. They cost a lot for annual launching, haul-out and mooring or dock fees, they need a lot of maintenance which you have to do, or pay someone to do. They have to suit your purpose, your family size, the sea (or lake) you are sailing on, your lifestyle (retired or working?), your health, whether you have a spouse who likes to sail or not, etc. If you're going round the world you get a suitable boat and prepare it for that. If you're working fulltime on other people's boats, you may just want a little sailing dinghy or kayak or maybe a bicycle instead. A boat equipped for ocean cruising or racing needs to be in the hands of someone who's really going to use it for that. You can't just keep them as souvenirs unless you're going to use them a lot. That's the reality.

[@jcrampton5143]

Yes, that's basically what Kirstem was saying, she wants Minnehaha to undertake more sailing projects instead of just rotting away. Sensible.

[@HilaryPeyton-rw2ex]

You're right in some ways, but a boat that safely sees you 30,000 miles is a little bit different. There's a bond . . .

[@carlsails58]

@@HilaryPeyton-rw2ex excellent reply. Agree 100%!

[@pamelamorton6702]

We would welcome you back to the Maritimes with big open arms and hearts ❤

[@SaddlesSails]

So excited for her. And overwhelmed for her. I can't imagine what's it's like being alone for so long then suddenly swarmed by people. I bet she's missing Minnihaha and sound of sailing and sea.

[@braithmiller]

Gracious winner. A second watch for the French translation later, I barely understand enough for a tease. This Bear made it around the world first and none asked a question.

[@ObsessiveScientist]

This must be so overwhelming to be surrounded by so many people after 233 days alone at sea. Just wow!

[@joppenzworld4956]

🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳..... Our legend is coming...... True warrior 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽.... Com. Abilash tommy.......

[@jenniferjackson6649]

Congrats from South Africa xxx from Marc and Chris Noordhoek Campsite

[@DirkJacobsz]

Well done KN - what an inspiration you are.

[@barbaralee6370]

Congratulations Kirsten for a exciting, well prepared race. I understand your love for Minnehaha because I owned a Cape George 36 also. These boats have soul and sail so perfectly. What a team you and Minnehaha are.

[@richardayres2949]

Well done Kirsten and Don and the team. What shall I do now every morning with no more tracker updates.

[@Laters3]

What a beautiful woman she is. Totally at one with the sea her soul is

[@MrEncsencs]

WOW!!! WELL Done!!!! SUPER PROUD

[@carlsails58]

Most sailors have their lows in the highs. Paraphrasing Kirsten. I know I’ve already commented when I watched it the first time but it impressed me so much I’m having another viewing.

[@amunderdog]

Kirsten Neuschäfer Official time 233 days 20 hours 43 minutes 47 seconds. Thank you Eddie Arsenault.

[@garrickmartin7707]

You go Kirsten. You and your great boat. What atrip!!

[@jenknight7772]

I love that you love the boat. I love that you find it a home. It is.

[@jvkew]

An amazing person!

[@CheersWarren]

A few of the reporters might have followed the race at the end but the daily you tube and FB followers would have had a lot better questions , maybe Don could set up a Q & A with Kiresten , abiliasha , Gugg the others for some proper Q&A Cheers Warren

[@cindyboyumcb]

Liberty!❤

[@michaelmather7352]

huge congratulations to her , well done to all who finish

[@nasseemmuttur778]

Well said, not given to anyone to finish such a race and voyage. Greetings from Mauritius.

[@pierrevanhalteren5733]

Good news coming from south africa, or at least one of it's citizen. Not that often so let's enjoy.

[@elizmaduvenage5258]

So trots op jou Kirsten! Luister al die hele dag op full blast jou MINNIHAHA liedjie. Well Done

[@Dejavu-p7n]

Congrats kristen from India❤️❤️❤️

[@Katich1234]

Волшебная женщина!❤

[@vincentdevitt7685]

Well done Kirsten , you are now part of the G.G.R HALL OF FAME , CONGRATULATIONS ! I am curious as to who it was that asked you why you were heading so far to the east and thus sowing the seed of doubt in yourself I always thought that the only Advice entrants received regarding their passage was only if there was a risk of danger due to adverse weather conditions .

[@Barastiboy582]

quelle dame !

[@GrinsInc]

Coffee on board😊 Congratulations 🤟😊

[@mertpozcu5267]

Legend 🙌

[@pavelavietor1]

YOU ARE GREATE SALUDOS

[@wormvetnumber1828]

Kirsten, with a surname like that you must have a German background. That is neither her nor there. My wife's name is Kerstin, also a German. Both of us are extremely proud of you for doing what you did!!!! We love your boat's name - Laughing water- and while we appreciate that you will sell Minnehaha, we also appreciate that you will buy another boat. It will, however not be named Minnehaha, because that name is now sacred. Go well. JB, Pretoria

[@freedomillumina6812]

Where is the link for her crowdfund to help this sailor and LEGEND to keep her boat Minnehaha 🦋🙏🏼✨🌞

[@CarlosRoces]

-Translation is a very expensive thing to provide ?. No. Ayer, día 21, en Gijón, en el Real Club Astur de Regatas, fue muy fácil hacer la traducción simultánea, ya que varios de los asistentes hablaban Inglés, además del Francés y el Español. La traducción no representó ningún problema ni gasto. Quedó todo muy claro, tanto durante la charla de Kirsten, como durante el coloquio, con preguntas respuestas, en ambos idiomas.

[@ravipenumarti251]

Congratulations and well done Kirsten A great achievement Sailing solo around the globe 237 days braving the treacherous seas 😊

[@JodyDexter]

Anyway to get subtitles available in English for the the French part? My settings don't work for translation??

[@teachingwithtrash5417]

It’s a pity that their are no English subtitles even! We in South Africa are so proud of her- in a time when we need something as a nation to feel proud of… but we are not French- speaking so under nothing!

[@jcrampton5143]

But 3/4 of the conference was in English?

[@braithmiller]

Check back later, they will be done.

[@pedroborges6823]

She s a great Skipper, my congratulations a great effort and a great Boat, indeed. Navigare est necessere vivre no est necessere! Uau. 👺

[@ernavanheerden9709]

Ongelooflik trots op jou Kirsten. Groete uit die Strand.

[@laurietirone7417]

I'm wondering what Eddie Arsenault thinks about the bowstring issue

[@uno55able]

I think that personally I could have created a very strong love or hate relationship to this boat during the race . :)

[@deborahdoyle6743]

Skip Novak must be beaming with pride.

[@seanrhone5306]

Wish I spoke French! Anyway, CONGRATS Kirsten!!!

[@Laters3]

Please switch on subtitles as I have no clue what was said. Because it was French. Normally don you sit on the boat with them an hour before heading to the stage. It was rushed. Kirsten came in 🤗🤗hugs & well done. She seen her mum then the mayor somthing then next thing I new done couldn’t get back close to the boat to many people surrounded her then she’s in the stage. All in French. And no subtitles. As say this as I love use but keep it Australian ye do the French to buy turn subs on. Well done Kirsten

[@braithmiller]

Give YT 1-2 days.

[@kimphilley621]

Why is there little or no English. At least translation at the bottom??????

[@jcrampton5143]

3/4 of it was in English?

[@HeatherHolm]

This is taking place in France. France is the language there, and Kirsten speaks it passably well. Translation is a very expensive thing to provide, and the GGR is a bootstrap operation in only its second edition in recent times. A few people do everything out of their own passion, and they aren't making money at it. KZbin will eventually auto-add closed captions and auto-translations, but it can take a few days for those to appear, as I know from my own experience.

[@donmcintyre6037]

YOU can set on your computer or device...SUB TITLES ..they will then be in the language spoken...then set TRANSLATE and you choose the language....it is not hard...good luck instructions are on KZbin :)

[@ralphjansen9205]

That's the difference between Simon and Kirsten. Simon heads as straight for the rum line as possible. That makes him fast but it takes a toll on the equipment. Kirsten is more kind to her boat and that's why she is in the race and Simon as Good as he is, is out. He failed to prep and look after his boat over that distance. (Yes I know they said it was a freak event, that broke his wind vane. But if he had been more gentle on it he may still have been in the race.

[@nasseemmuttur778]

The sound is poor, can't understand much.

[@catrionatalbot]

10 minutes in before we hear from the winner. And very little of the long comments from the others up to that point were about her accomplishment or addressed to her. Interesting.

[@christianellis3651]

Sooo trots op jou!!!

[@kingcscott]

Remarkable. Follow your dreams

[@christophertaylor3001]

has she officially won this race?

[@christophertaylor3001]

@@josealse3413 merci

[@kaisuelli]

What is the name of that South African author she mentioned here?

[@jeanettegreeff4168]

Dalene Matthee. She is very famous in South Africa.

[@laurentbernaz2917]

Probablement un super moment pour les anglophones

[@marietjiestegmann742]

So trots op jou. Het Jou reis gevolg. Jy is nie net n goeie skipper maar ook uitsonder like mens.

[@suzylewis7309]

English please!!!

[@jcrampton5143]

3/4 of it was in English?

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

Lets give Kirsten a gift ( crowd fund) of three treatments to have her severe sun exposure damage treated.

[@braithmiller]

She is beautiful and undamaged.

[@koayepo]

Bravo! to the nth degree.

[@malcolmsmith1618]

I have yet to see any news outlet in South Africa mention Kristen's achievement.

[@braithmiller]

Really? Hope this changes.

[@sumobear2031]

As i bet my new dinghy and outboard on you, i'm glad you stopped holding back and showed everyone what a superb yachtswoman you are, but in the next race, would you please just go for it from the beginning and stop giving the others a bit of hope by hold back.

[@conradiep]

Baie geluk!!!

[@rolfsvensson5777]

Lets hope England will do it! Yeah it will take some years but never this place again! Horrid!!

[@braithmiller]

Interesting perspective given no English port was welcoming. Let's get them competing for the honors.