‘A true test, both human and maritime’, says solo French skipper Damien Guillou of the 2026 Golden Globe Race

Damien Guillou has been sailing PRB since summer 2021 to prepare for the race. Credit: Getty

Returning French favourite Damien Guillou talks solitude at sea and switching from highly technical offshore racing to raw adventure, plus his biggest lessons from the 2022 Golden Globe Race. Here's how he's preparing to set off again in 2026.

Damien Guillou has quite the offshore pedigree. He’s been an IMOCA boat captain (he prepared Jean Le Cam’s boat for …Continue reading »

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