Golden Globe Race 2026: fleet prepares for South Atlantic storm as Pat Lawless retires
The 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race faces a severe South Atlantic storm as Pat Lawless’s retirement reshapes the contest near the front. In its 23 October bulletin, race management warned of a frontal system expected to affect the fleet from Sunday 25 October as the sailors approach the Southern Ocean. Cover: Damien Guillou aboard SOLAREM, captured by GGR Window LIVE on 19 October 2026. © GGR2026. A forecast that changes the route The 23 October outlook indicated winds...