PPL MEDIA(^12) CLASSIC BOAT FEBRUARY 2018
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The future of the Golden Globe Race 2018 was in doubt as we went to
press, after concerns raised by the French Sailing Federation, FFV.
The FFV made a surprise intervention as the race's organisers were
preparing for a major press conference at the Paris Boat Show in
December. It cast doubt over whether or not the race could start from
Les Sables d'Olonne in Brittany.
It was the latest in a series of setbacks for the race, that aims, like
the original Sunday Times Golden Globe Race of 1968/9, to send solo
sailors around the world non-stop, south of the three great capes on
small, long-keeled yachts, using 1960s nav-aids and equipment.
The event organisers had to cancel plans to start the race from
Falmouth, Cornwall, after negotiations with the port, which has strong
ties to the 1968 race, fell through. Later negoatiations with Plymouth
also failed, leading to the event starting from Les Sables d'Olonne.
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Safety doubts leave Golden Globe hanging
The FFV's interference meant the French start, too, might not
happen. Golden Globe organiser Don McIntyre and the FFV held a
last-minute meeting in Paris to discuss “all aspects of the
organisation, operation and safety/security considerations”.
McIntyre said: “All participants in the room had sailing at heart and
held great respect for the spirit and essence of the original Golden
Globe Race as the foundation for all around the world solo sailing.”
He said serious consideration had been given to safety, security
and risk minimisation for the 2018 event.
The FFV said it had to work within legislative requirements of the
French Government and World Sailing and suggested the GGR18 was
“more of a maritime event than a true yacht race”. The FFV will asses
new amendments to the Notice of Race presented by the organisers
and will make a statement on its position in the New Year.
Sir Robin Knox-
Johnston returns
to Falmouth in
1969 aboard
Suhaili as
victor of the
original Golden
Globe Race
Entries are open for Tilley Endurables Falmouth Classics, this 22-24 June. The event
is 31 years old this year, after a spectacular 2017 bash in blazing sunshine and a
grand fleet of everything from Metre boats to pilot cutters. The festival coincides
with the Falmouth sea shanty festival, making for a great atmosphere ashore, with
a cappella groups on every street corner and in every pub, plus live bands on stages
around the town. The event’s title sponsor is Tilley Endurables, with The Marine Team
from Mylor Yacht Harbour as a key sponsor. Classic Boat is the regatta's official
media partner.
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