Spirit Adventures 56

10/12/2026

Guy has repaired his tiller!

10/12/2026

Guy talking with Don (safety call)

⛵ GUY deBOER IS BACK, FLYING FAST… BUT NOW THERE'S ANOTHER PROBLEM!...

10/10/2026

Small problem detected!

Not too much worry for now!

ENTRANT UPDATE Guy DeBoer has detected a small problem with his Tiller head fitting which connects it to the top of the rudder. He cannot fix it as sea, so intends to seek a suitable anchorage in the Cape Verde Islands, stop for a few hours, then hopefully continue chasing the fleet. He will have no outside assistance, so remains in Chichester Class. Apart for that all is well.

10/09/2026

Guy de Boer back on course after Lanzarote: Spirit sailing hard south

American solo sailor Guy de Boer has been back at sea since leaving Lanzarote on 5 October 2026 and is making good speed. He is continuing the Golden Globe Race 2026 aboard his Tashiba 36 Spirit in the Chichester Class.

Shortly after departure, on the morning of 6 October, Spirit was making about 4.9 knots and heading west of Fuerteventura. The rest of the fleet was already some 1,500 nautical miles further south; the gap to leader Damien Guillou was around 2,700 nautical miles.

On 7 October, de Boer sent a short message via the race organisation: one satellite phone was down, but he was “getting back in rhythm,” “flying on course,” and thanking everyone who believed in him.

In the tracker update of 8 October his pace was estimated even higher: around 6.6 knots, with strong conditions ahead. The organisation described him as “flying south” and noted that, outside the official standings, he is rapidly closing the gap on the back of the fleet. The adventure is very much still on.

The leaders are meanwhile much further south. Damien Guillou (Solarem) was approaching or had reached Trindade, with Pat Lawless some distance behind as the nearest pursuer. The mid-fleet is still struggling with the remnants of the doldrums. De Boer still has months to close the gap, the ADVENTURE is very much ALIVE indeed!!!

10/07/2026

Message from Guy on board ‘SPIRIT’

10/06/2026

Life in the GGR. This was what went on from start in Les Sables in France till Lanzarote.

10/05/2026

Today, Guy deBoer has left Lanzarote aboard Spirit after the structural repairs that brought him into Marina Rubicón.

From here, the shore team will manage the page and keep everyone updated on the next stage of the voyage.

A heartfelt thank you to family, friends, and everyone who contributed to the repair of Spirit. Your help, time, and support made it possible for her to put to sea again. Fair winds.

10/05/2026

About to get going!

09/27/2026

September 27th Spirit update

09/22/2026

The repair team is arriving soon!