Knockdown! Solo Sailor Simon Curwen: Onboard footage from Hobart to Chile

Simon's hydrovane was damaged after a knock-down in a Southern Ocean storm with large seas. He and 'Clara/Howdens' arrived safely in Puerto Montt on 9 February 2023 to repair his windvane and sprayhood after 156 days at sea.
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Onboard footage: Simon Curwen / GGR

[@Nedankinde93]

I love the way he takes adversity in his stride, and still manages to keep smiling.

[@MrA1582000]

A sailor’s sailor. Incredible human being.

[@redwood1957]

Now I would hope see a report on the hydrovane, as well as other repairs that were completed. He is truly a great sailor

[@DirkJacobsz]

Gee Simon - so sorry about your Hydrovane damage - you had it in the bag. You are still an amazing sailor - Kudos to you..

[@guyshirra824]

It was a truly fantastic achievement by Simon to regain the lead and take line honours at the Finish. He prepared the boat so well and thoroughly deserved to win the GGR outright. Nobody could have foreseen that the self steering would fail in such a way and necessitate carrying a spare. Keen to see the results of the forensic examination.

[@aeronautekBC]

Truly an iconic person.

[@lindamanderson62]

Love these images - so beautiful ‼️

[@sailing_tassies_adventures]

Nope, those waves still looked HUGE! Balls of steel!

[@kidilantraveler]

That's awesome 🎉

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Since I read Voyage For Madmen I have been fascinated with this race. What a tremendous accomplishment

[@tgotsman]

Oh, my, Simon. A baby grown up. I love the pukka British stiff upper lip after your flip. One moment of grief. Now carry on, sailor. The Andes weather it. Thank you all that make this possible. Brave Love.

[@thomascooley2749]

Sailed outa the way and stopped for 3 days only to make it in first Congrats on making the rustlers look slow

[@Laters3]

Brilliant sailor such a chilled out man Simon is. GGR2026 for Simon hopefully

[@TerrySutton-mc8mv]

The GGR's best sailor.

[@hebertcentrone6804]

The question is why the knockdown happened ? Speed issues ?

[@andrewdavies8954]

"Clara " always behaved well in even big following seas,but I had an "Aries" windsteering on her then.

[@Laters3]

Brilliant sailor such a chilled out man Simon is. GGR2026 for Simon hopefully. Feel bad for the people who have to sell there boats when they finish the race

[@thomascooley2749]

Yeah I hope he makes another trip and if I remember correctly he has a daughter that also sails maybe she takes the boat one year as well only time will tell

[@Laters3]

@@thomascooley2749 well I didn’t no that mate. How crazy would that be. Father & racing in the GGR.

[@sailingsomeday5975]

Well Done!

[@psystealth]

Well done Simon, you still made first place!!

[@carlsails58]

Sad this set him back. Lesson here, two fold: luck plays a greater role than many are willing to admit and it is always good to have spare parts for the most vulnerable/necessary equipment onboard.

[@perfstaas7188]

No pics ore movie of it.....LOLOL and cant film....LOLOL................