Submitted by Fred on

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On Saturday night we were thrilled to witness our, surprisingly clean shaven (pictured), friend Guy deBoer pass through the first Golden Globe Race (GGR) check point in the Canary Islands on Facebook live.

He was in 5th place out of 16 contestants. 

To be honest, having lived Guy’s dream with him for over 3 years, it was thrilling.  Just thrilling!

I went to sleep a happy man.  Only to be crestfallen early Sunday morning when I received the news that Guy’s boat Spirit was on the rocks and sleep deprived Guy had been rescued and was safe.  

Presently, all of Guy’s energy is devoted to salvaging Spirit, which he believes is the fastest boat, off the rocks and his future plans are dependent on that venture.  

Who knows, maybe it will all work out and he can continue his GGR dream in 2026!!!

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Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 09/22/2022 - 22:09

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Judy Mauer

Wow what a disappointment for him, his team, and you among his supporters. Thank God he’s safe and Spirit is being repaired.
Dana Charlton

""...and he's safe" are the most important words in your report, feeling his disappointment, but it could have been so much worse . 2026 here we come!
ODEY RAVIV

Let’s hope the Spirit can recover and Guy can move toward his next challenge!
Kelly Welles

Sooo sorry for the setback. Grateful Guy survived in tact. A miracle in itself. “It’s hard to prove a great mariner on a calm sea”, Aristotle Onassis. This will make his 2026 victory doubly sweet.
Paula Oleska

My sympathy for you Fred for your disappointment and congratulations to Guy! This is truly and "impossible dream"!
Rick Raymond

Oh, so sorry. I've dreamed of sailing across the Atlantic and have followed many a 'round the world sail race. It would be so devastating to Guy. It, also, would be wonderful if his boat is un-damaged and he can re-join the race. With so many variables in such a race... it would not be unknown to complete it and even win after this set-back

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