Interviewing Josh Kali: Solo Sailing the McIntyre Mini Globe Race + Boat Tour

[@davidnichols147]

SKOOKUM: Chinook jargon meaning strong, greatest, powerful, ultimate, or brave. Josh has christened his 5.8 properly, truly a challenge, which we will follow from start to finish. Our blessing's and prays are with him.

[@MinesweeperCAPE]

We just walked by the little Skookum where she's tied now. I was surprised to see her because I just saw her at Shilshole. Good luck to Josh on his adventure!

[@tomedom5107]

Great adventure! I'll look forward to following the race. Doing a build of that complexity and quality, alone, in three years, is epic! The short fuse to the race in February is a key problem, in an boat that has not yet been sailed, let alone been debugged. That ups the risks significantly! But at least it is not a non stop race, so debugging and developing en-route is a possibility; if Josh can make the start and the first few stops. What can be almost guaranteed is great camaraderie among the skippers. So if Josh can get among them there will always be someone to discuss the problem with and assist. Josh needs both financial support and (ideally) someone to share some of the final prep strain, otherwise by the time he hits the start line, he will need to sleep for a week! Boats get shaken around like a kids rattle on the ocean. The smaller the boat the more violent the shaking. Anything that can break loose will break loose. If those water cans break free and get damaged.......... and, you are taking a helmet, aren't you?

[@cutaway7405]

Great interview, you asked all the right questions Kaylene! Kudos to Josh for that Huge undertaking! He'll be fine, he's smart, grounded, and prepared! Looking forward to seeing his trip!! Go man Go!!

[@AdeboFunkyVoodoo]

Friend of a friend is doing this event. It sounds insane. I'll stick to my 55fter. Fair winds and safe passage to all participating.

[@davidthesailor5022]

Good luck Josh. I've been following Don's events since the 2018 GGR and am looking forward to following the 2025 MGR. It's interesting that there are so many Aussies in the fleet given the effort required to get the boat to the start line from down here. I believe that one of Don's design criteria was that the hull would fit in a 20' shipping container. Fellow competitor Dan Turner shipped his boat in a container from my home town to Portugal a couple of months ago. A lot easier than towing your boat across the USA.

[@farrellvanderree9380]

Fascinating! This will be fun to watch and follow.

[@26N80W]

Thanks for sharing. Great guy and I wish him fair winds.

[@HolyGrailSailing]

Omg. Five stars!!!!

[@HolyGrailSailing]

OMG, Holy Grail photobombed your video. Go Kailie.

[@slimdog72]

Great story, crazy race.

[@k41lesprit90]

I'll be following you as well. Like my marina neighbor, Mr. Minesweeper, I noticed this curious little craft today on our guest dock. Surprisingly, this video shows up in my video feed tonight and lets me know the story. The marvels of big data knowing all. Good luck Josh.

[@silascrosby1]

Great story! Does he have a series drogue?

[@Cacheola]

you would think

[@seanmorris]

It's part of the class rules to have one. There's a list on the classglobe580 website and some of their youtube videos cover the rational behind what's mandatory and also what's prohibited.

[@youruiz]

I'm curious what his power budget looks like. Sat phone, VHF, nav lights, bilge pump, probably a tablet with gps/nav and entertainment. Not a ton of power but I didn't see any solar for the 200Ah battery he mentioned. Also, it seems like when expecting 40 day legs, that 100L of water would not nearly be enough. So probably a water maker :)

[@AllAboutSpray]

Good questions. 200amp hr is pretty substantial for the amount of draws (no fridge, limited electronics, but still it is definitely a consideration! I don’t believe he plans on having a water maker aboard, but I will ask him about solar! It may be he hasn’t installed it until he reaches the east coast

[@markthomasson5077]

He probably has solar panels that can be moved around, to face the sun, and taken in during gales

[@tomwaite4594]

Great build...beautiful finish! What is your offshore bluewater experience....

[@boatrat]

What did he say... 200+ copies of this design? ~230 hull numbers in less than 4 years?! Unbelievable. That's gotta be some kind of a record.

[@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk]

Great story. Covering all the wood in epoxy is great. But did you pre-drill and over drill all holes for fasteners and fill those with epoxy as well? Curious minds want to know.

[@Joshkalioceanracing]

Yes, I potted every single hole, nearly 300, that went through the boat anywhere including inside

[@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk]

@ ok, that is dedication

[@willmv4139]

Nice introduction, what is his youtube channel?

[@Joshkalioceanracing]

Josh Kali Ocean Racing

[@frogseyeview-qn2wb]

a pitty norvane windvane is no longer in production. it is very light, simple and reliable.

[@bolivarsolis-n5x]

I think he is confusing Fiji and Tahiti

[@Joshkalioceanracing]

You are correct, I was nervous!