Around The World Without GPS: Kirsten Neuschafer

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Around The World Without GPS: Kirsten Neuschafer

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Kirsten Neuschafer is about to set out around the world on a solo, non-stop, unassisted voyage without the ease of modern technology. And, she'll be racing. In September 2022, Kirsten will set off from France to compete in the Golden Globe Race. She's chosen a Cape George 36 for the trip. Huge thanks to Kirsten for sharing her story with us. To support Kirsten and follow her race around the world, check out her website: kirstenggr.com/
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@erikwiechers8785 Жыл бұрын

Interview is even more special now Kirsten is #1 in the GGR❤

@GarnetMelville Жыл бұрын

And since your comment, she has won the race, historic and legendary, 1st South African to win a solo round the world race, 1st woman to win. She as really become iconic and a true ambassador for sailing

@kzkievit3806 2 жыл бұрын

I met and spent some time with Kirsten and her dog, Dwesa, in South Africa, while at a Xhosa language-learning retreat. She's completely unpretentious and wonderful. I hope she wins!!!!!

@ripleysephiroth4850 Жыл бұрын

Wish granted!🥳👍

@fekkim1 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing woman! There aren't enough positive words to describe Kirsten.

@fransdriesen1311 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding reportage ...The G.G.R is in fact not a race but a endurance test of your skipper talents.. This is not "cruising" .. this is the real stuff.. Not many females have entered, Susie Goodall unfortunately in the 2018 G.G.R pitchpoled and had to abandon het boat. A stupid knot in her sea anchor drogue set up failed and there she went. Luck is also a big factor in these kind of events.. In fact all who set sail in the G.G.R are winners..Furlers are being tested and as proven by Mark Slats, a hank on head sail setup still seems to be the way to go for such an endurance Kirsten sailed the Pelagic boats for Skip Novak.. Don't forget to also check into "Seas & Summits" where Chris and Sophie also did a lot of skippering the Pelagic Australis for Novak..Their videos are outstanding .. These Antarctic adventures involves some real rough weather sailing and skipper talents.. Maya this was an outstanding "production" with Kirsten.. I am sure once released, Don McIntyre will ask you whether he can link it in his G.G.R website.. Job well done..

@bertieb9510 2 жыл бұрын

Obviously another GGR devotee 😊

@shreksswamp9001 2 жыл бұрын

Great comment. I should have read it before posting mine, because I too added in information about Chris and Sophie. It seems that Skip Novak only 'mans' his boats with the best of Captains, because the seas that these guys have sailed in, in the southern ocean, were monstrous and in some cases downright frightening. When an 80 something foot boat looks like a dinky toy compared to the waves/swell, you know you are being tested by nature. And they all did it with composure, calmness and determination. Their skill levels are off the charts!

@RojoPirata 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!!

@sailingmartinique4967 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings and wishing Kirsten a safe and wonderful voyage. From Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

@petec9686 Жыл бұрын

Current race leader!!!! Good luck, Kirsten!

@gregp13 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. GREAT episode! Really well done. Brilliant music and editing. Bodes really well for Magic Carpet II!!

@huubdonders9943 2 жыл бұрын

hear hear Great women do great things

@en9635 Жыл бұрын

Kristen has now won the race. Super cool seeing this video a bit of a time warp.

@edwardfinn4141 2 жыл бұрын

I met Kirsten 2 times when she was here in Newfoundland and PEI / Nova Scotia. When you look at the specifications and compare it to the other entrant boats then She has a faster boat! Kirsten is incredibly well motivated, and she and Eddy Arseneaut have done a superb job on getting the boat ready for the race. I think It is her race to lose, she has the fastest and best boat for the GGR race. If she has no bad luck- then Kirsten will win! Thanks for interviewing her. All the best Kirsten.

@SailingMagicCarpet 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! That is exactly what we think about the Cape George Cutters:) Go Kirsten!

@TheWumps 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this format of just telling amazing stories about amazing people. Can I be hopeful that we’ll see more of this as time passes? Every harbor I visit has at least one person with an amazing story, and it seems to me that those stories deserve to be documented and preserved in some immortal fashion.

@TheWumps 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, I just remembered you also did an episode where you just sat in the cockpit and told stories. Loved that one too

@joestevens3348 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I am South African, love sailing and will enthusiastically follow Kirsten on her endeavour just as I follow Magic Carpet II journey of a new life.

@kayeman001 2 жыл бұрын

"Table Mountain rising in all its glory out of the ocean" Shoo, made me all emotional and miss home so much

@dcstrng1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this -- I first watched this around the start of the GGR, and at that time I'd never heard of Kirsten Neuschafer... but following the GGR now (nearly everyday), I've gotten to know Cap', Gugg, Simon, Kirsten, Jeremy and others... Kirsten's story is particularly educating... one thing is clear, as unassuming as she sounds, she believes in thorough preparation ... probably a lesson there somewhere...

@kennethhammond6683 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this episode, having had a long interest in solo navigation since the days of Robin Knox Johnson, Chichester and other feats of solo seamanship, I intend to keenly follow Kirsten's voyage, thanks for the heads up.

@Woodementary Жыл бұрын

She won the race!🎉

@christip20 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a wonderful video, I can’t wait to see how Mini-Haha & Kirsten do in the race. It would certainly be exciting for her to win it!

@johnmiglautsch4587 Жыл бұрын

So cool - I saw this episode 10 months ago - now today I see that Kirsten Neuschäfer WON. I think you should do another special about her - and the Cape George

@kaynediaries630 2 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for about forever, it's great to see you back again,,, ur stories inspired me a lot,,, God bless and God speed to all,,,

@sharpfocus5 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video guys. So impressed with Kirsten and the incredible generosity of the community that supported her in Canada through the refit.

@philipclements8927 2 жыл бұрын

The people of Prince Edward Island deserve whatever support any of us can give them, they helped out unstintingly and will be large part of Kirsten's success....three cheers to them!

@rainfinger 2 жыл бұрын

We made a circumnavigation with a sextant and Casio watch in the 1980s. The British Admiralty charts were dated, and the electronic navigation makes the voyage much safer. I wish you luck, hopefully you enjoy lack of sleep, spending your time navigating. The upside is you are using a Hydrovane, being the best crew on the planet.

@philipclements8927 2 жыл бұрын

I have had both Hydrovane and Aries - Aries is hands down the best!! Did you notice how Kirsten still had to lash the tiller with Hydrovane, that won't work with a fin keeler for long, especially in heavy going, if at all. I have had both fin and long keel boats. Aries steered no matter what the conditions, never had to lash the tiller...!

@rainfinger 2 жыл бұрын

@@philipclements8927 We have never had an Aries, but the Hydrovane served as a spare rudder when we grounded in North Sumatra, allowing us to sail 500 miles to Singapore for repairs. What you say is true that the tiller must to lashed down with Hydrovane, because it has its own rudder. One thing I would like to add is the Hydrovane steered flawlessly in light air crossing the doldrums and in storm conditions in the North Sea. I guess at the end of the day each sailing master much make their own informed decision. I wish you well in your adventures. We are sailing to Bermuda and the Azores next week.

@philipclements8927 2 жыл бұрын

@@rainfinger Wishing you fair winds and good sailing across the Atlantic. I am hoping to be at the start of GGR - - if life does not intervene...

@truman42746 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I hope she wins the race! Wouldn't it be great to have her on Magic Carpet II some day!

@DD-xx8wh 2 жыл бұрын

totally unexpected!! thank you for taking the time and effort to create this episode and tell this truly amazing story...can't wait till Sept!!

@donnakawana 2 жыл бұрын

This literally made me tear up... So amazing, her story is just astounding an so inspiring. Just as I watch you two diligently put love an care into the refit of your vessel. I'm inspired not to give up on my dream... No matter the struggle .. Thanks for the inspiration you show each week. The planning an determination an Lazer like focus both of you put into this vessel...it's exciting to see the end result!! Thanks for sharing your life and the lives of inspiring ppl.. Donna ✌🏼💗😊❣️

@andremarais2706 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Cape Town South Africa.

@cahtx8607 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Kirsten’s story. I will definitely follow her journey.

@RudixSA 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, great episode. Thanks for bringing Kirsten to my attention, since she is from South Africa I am going to follow her and will be rooting for her in the race. Nice "meeting" you Kirsten! Always looking forward to a Magic Carpet episode, missed you guys last week!

@SailingSVIndigo 2 жыл бұрын

As always, top notch story telling!

@treehuggingmusician595 2 жыл бұрын

Kirsten's story is fascinating. I am in awe. I just can't imagine having that kind of skill and fearlessness.

@danielorr2972 Жыл бұрын

Now that this courageous lady has won the race, a follow up interview would be most welcomed!

@Kathleensailorgirl 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, Kirsten has already accomplished so much⛵️⛵️ thanks for sharing her story 👏👏👍👍⛵️⛵️⛵️😊

@eleanorchapple8772 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Wonderful Kirsten for her amazing talents on the boat work and on the high cold seas! And wonderful Maya for one of the best interviews ever. Ps I bet everyone in PEI is cheering on Kirsten and her beautiful boat.

@richardclarke8585 Жыл бұрын

Well Well hasn’t that turned out just beautifully , what a magnificent feat of sailing nous and a lovely person . She has won more than the race for sure .

@californiakayaker Жыл бұрын

Well , THIS is quite amazing. I was searching for things from Kirsten Neuschäfer and you guys have one of the best it turns out ! AND, you have the same boat ? No, not possible. what luck as you now know ! She is far more than number 1, she is the WINNER of the GGR ! I've been watching your videos since far before Covid, watched you do the canals, wished several times to hear more beautiful music and now this ! Absolutely incredible and such a small beautiful world !

@kensmith3257 2 жыл бұрын

The Cape George boat is unbelievably safe and very comfortable under sail. Great choice.

@simonwilson1211 Жыл бұрын

Well.. What do you know? Woo Hoo! Well done Kirsten, an amazing achievement. I was following Simon Curwen and thought at one point he was gone. but fantastic sailing, luck and determination won. Congratulations!!

@bertieb9510 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. I followed the first edition of the GGR and was looking forward to the 2022 one. Having watched this video on her preparation and knowing she is sailing a Cape George, Kirsten will definitely now be the competitor I will be rooting for. And I do believe with reasonable luck she stands a very good chance. Go for it Kirsten.

@philipclements8927 2 жыл бұрын

Hear hear - she has my vote...

@kenknight4560 2 жыл бұрын

All I can say is WOW, what a story, what a boat and what a sailor this women is! Very impressive.

@waynerudiger1756 2 жыл бұрын

Another great story about solo circumnavigation racing. I really enjoyed the Duracell story. This is even more interesting being it's on a CG36 skippered by an amazingly talented and brave woman, and we still have the race to look forward to Thanks for sharing these stories.

@cruisingholiday4996 2 жыл бұрын

What a brave and fearless woman, Bravo !!!

@susanneochbosse2219 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent documentary on one of the greatest sailors of today! I've been binge watching this channel from the beginning, and currently (Dec 20th 2022) Kirsten is on second place in the Golden Globe Race, just some 200 M behind the leader, cruising at 4.9 knots south west of Tasmania. Well done so far!!

@geraldhinson Жыл бұрын

I watched the entire GGR and somehow did not find this excellent video until after Kirsten won it. Really enjoyed this.

@chrisyarnold6205 Жыл бұрын

What you are now rebuilding is a Golden Globe winning design of boat, because she really did give it her best shot!

@roscoemack3028 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys, so Kirsten actually won the race. Never knew who she was until she won. Back to your channel thank you for you inspiration and showing the hard work you put into magic carpet. I am excited to see the magic carpet gets launched and grace the oceans with her beauty. Thanks soo much Roscoe from South Africa.

@SkylersRants 2 жыл бұрын

What an inspiring story. I think I will enjoy following her adventures as well as yours. Thanks!

@ed_richards47 2 жыл бұрын

That's one amazing lady. I hope she wins the race. Thank you for sharing.

@norman4991 2 жыл бұрын

what an amazing story you have given us! thank you and all the best to Kirsten

@shreksswamp9001 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a great challenge and this woman is one heck of a sailor. I hope she wins also, which will be good for you guys too, knowing that your boat has some thoroughbred in her. I'm no engineer, but have to agree with her appraisal of the heavier boat being able to handle the heavier workload and seas. A couple I have been watching for a while is SEAS & SUMMITS - Sophie & Chris, who also sailed for Skip Novak for some years. They recently delivered Pelagic Australis, the bigger boat, to the Netherlands I think, because Skip sold it. These guys were the only 2 on board sailing this big boat in the southern ocean, then up to Europe. They met as captains in round the world ocean racing boats, both extremely talented sailors. They spend a lot of time training round the world sailors, which is what Chris is still doing at the moment, while Sophie is taking on a bigger challenge with caring for their new born son. I admire these men and women, such as Kirsten who do things I would never dream of doing. They are true pioneers into realms where most men and women never go and they deserve the rewards that they get from these adventures, which are mostly private and personal, and often not financial. Good luck Kirsten, may you blitz the field in your Cape George 36 and show the world that a heavy bus can do just as good as a thoroughbred racer.

@philipclements8927 2 жыл бұрын

Something else about Kirsten - at age 18 (I think) she rode a bicycle across Africa from North Africa to Cape Town unassisted and by herself, WOW!!

@Tomm9y 2 жыл бұрын

A most interesting video, and being from fellow Cape George owners and re-builders, makes it very relevant. Kirsten's view of responsibility for others v sailing solo is good to hear.

@johnbrown-cn8uh 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode ,great interview, loved it. Kirsten is one lady with a lot of guts and fortitude, I really like her get things done attitude and wish her all the best in this race. Following her journey going forward.

@jamescrego5904 2 жыл бұрын

Maya, so looking forward to next Friday and all of your updates on Magic Carpet! Well done vedio Maya!⛵🇺🇸

@sailingsitka 2 жыл бұрын

Wow , this was a privilege to watch. Amazing interview and what an awe inspiring woman. Bravo

@whitneylake2107 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic ! Bon voyage, Kirsten !

@RickMentore 2 жыл бұрын

A most inspirational person, a truly inspirational story! I wish her the very best. Looks like you guys picked a winning boat, thanks for featuring Kirsten!

@stanmoderate4460 2 жыл бұрын

Brave lady, lovely story. Bon voyage in the GGR

@vaalsome Жыл бұрын

you did it Kirsten! You really did it!! Fantastic!

@richardsiddon610 2 жыл бұрын

Go Kirsten! 🙂

@emlynjay8633 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding achievement of Kirsten and no greater validation of the Cape George design.

@mattreinker8445 2 жыл бұрын

Yea! We got to see some sailing. More please.

@Valerie_Dawn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maya for another brilliant interview. Now that is one adventurous woman! I will be following her website for sure.

@kenhughes3434 2 жыл бұрын

A superb distraction from the boat build. Although I am feeling the withdrawal symptoms from my virtual addition to epoxy, fibre glass and marine ply, so i look forward to more fixing and more fiddling. Thank you, Ken.

@somadevo 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely an incredible episode! What a special connection! I certainly look forward to her adventure. Highest Blessings

@christinehammell6365 Жыл бұрын

Listened to this for the second time. So excited for the end of the race. I've followed Kirsten and Minnehaha since the beginning because of your introduction . They're amazing .

@markgallagher1376 2 жыл бұрын

Great little documentary, Mya. I will be following her journey.

@keebearfull 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview! An amazing story in the making. Go Kirsten! Sail Strong!

@ednabohmer3507 Жыл бұрын

Well done!!! Proudly South African.

@kelvinsmallwood6315 Жыл бұрын

Another great interview with Kirsten. Beautiful scenery & dangerous seas.

@rimasmeleshyus9486 Жыл бұрын

Kirsten Neuschafer one of the best sailor in the world 🌎 no another close sailor .Solo sailing around the world ⛵️ 🌎 the most advanced and so impressive. I was watching every video and posted on my Facebook page and send my friends around the world. Singlehandedly the most difficult, even Caoe Horn the crossing..Thanks for sharing Greetings from Hawaii islands 🏝 My plan to sail nonstop in 2024 to Cape Horn.

@SAILS149 Жыл бұрын

How did I miss this before? What a great interview and she recently just finished the race and she won! First woman to win a solo round the world race , non stop . In a cape GEORGE 36 Wow. I hope you get to do a follow up interview when she has some time from all her unexpected media demands. Cheers Warren

@Wanderglobe Жыл бұрын

AAAAND.....she won! Awesome. She's amazing.

@SailingforGood 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. You guys. Maya and Aladino! This is the FIRST Sailing Magic Carpet episode I have found. What a great presentation of some really fantastic stuff! Y'all just earned another fan for life! :) Love your work and thanks for sharing Kirsten's story. What an epic human she is! SUCH an inspiration! Keep on making your videos. This was wonderful. Fair winds to you, my fellow sailors! Cheers, Tommy

@thomastaylor6991 2 жыл бұрын

What a great thing you are doing for this racer. Impressive.

@barrybaker3195 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for introducing me to Kirsten Neushafer and her story. We have been following the GGR since then and have enjoyed all we have seen and heard, including of course the amazing rescue of Tapio and then returning to racing. We wish the best in your adventures and hope to see you out of the waters of the Salish Sea. All the best!

@man-with-handle 2 жыл бұрын

When the first GPS arrived in the late 1970's, the unit was the size of a large microwave oven. Once installed, the beast would occasionally beep around every 90 minutes on satellite acquisition. It would spend the next 10 to 12 minutes tracking the single satellite, one of only 8 in low earth polar orbit and then, after another 15 to 20 minutes later, it would beep again to show a fix - a single latitude and longitude readout. It did occasionally say "bad fix". So new was this technology that it had a company notice fixed to the front ......... "NOT to be used for navigation". It did however provide an element of fun seeing who could get the closest fix three times each day to the "magic box". The old ways of navigation are an art, the way it was done for hundreds of years and I would recommend anyone to learn, but most of all, enjoy this almost ancient art - you never know when you may need it. Now if only I'd had an iPhone 12 back in the 1970's ............. 😁😁😁

@kevnwarriner8819 2 жыл бұрын

To be a submariner you have to be able to use Celestial Navigation to find your Submarines position, you can't use a GPS because it can be tracked and the Navy can't risk having the Enemy tracking your Submarine

@ObamaoZedong 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevnwarriner8819 Are you refering to how our phones track us? Because all the sattelite does is transmit a signal to you. You aren't transmitting anything back.

@kengeneer4555 2 жыл бұрын

Great story …. Great storytelling!

@Orson2u 2 жыл бұрын

Love the brief winter star time lapse - Orion and the Dog Star Sirius above pine trees!

@jessejames9854 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome episode guys love your channel love the fact that a young couple are so passionate about their hobby, dream shit it's your guys life !! And gotta give it to Aladino bro ur an amazing and really knowledgeable boat builder I would say I guess it is because ur are Definitely way more than a boat mechanic that b an insult. You were taught well my man !!!

@laurenceholden 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully presented!

@williamfennell8175 2 жыл бұрын

A wonderful story! Thank you all

@terrylawrence4121 2 жыл бұрын

Still not sure why there was no episode last week. Fascinating interview.

@donkisler3538 2 жыл бұрын

Been wondering that myself. Did a search to see if I could find out why but no luck.

@robertmiller3987 Жыл бұрын

Just watched for a third or fourth time. Great interview.

@corryvisser6679 2 жыл бұрын

What a great episode, I wish her all the best on her solo attempt and will follow her on her journey here from Cape Town 😀

@kurtgauss5572 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, an inspiration! Thank you for sharing Kirsten's journey.

@timhansen2577 2 жыл бұрын

I literally just finished, and put down A Voyage For Madmen, and your video popped up. An absolutely inspiring race. It is interesting hearing how the entrance requirements have changes since the first time!

@vadmal5210 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! A new angle of your sailing preparations. Thank U!

@danielswords3969 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this.

@Arnaud58 2 жыл бұрын

Well, if you needed reassuring on confidence in the ability of the Cape George, here you are.😁

@readmycomment3157 2 жыл бұрын

What a brave and strong woman, wishing her all the best for the race.

@wilhelmdutoit3934 Жыл бұрын

Kirsten jy is n merkwaardige vrou. Jys my hero

@HonedByJones 2 жыл бұрын

Another great episode. Thank you.

@rgbbs8428 Жыл бұрын

@erik wiechers, & even more so now that she won the GGR! great video, thx magic carpet II !

@locksnkeys 2 жыл бұрын

Singularly the most inspiring video I have watched in a long time. Great storytelling!

@shirleyboy8859 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like you have made the right choice of boat to take you on your future adventures.... Kirsten is a very brave Lady, I wish her well for the race.... I will be watching.... :-))) xx

@polderfischer8565 2 жыл бұрын

That is a amazing story about an amazing woman! Thanks for that film! I wish her luck and steady winds and power for you both to finish your cape boat!

@psystealth 2 жыл бұрын

Good on you for showing Kirsten's boat and upcoming GGR. Go Kirsten !!

@danknox9986 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice of you to post.

@kayeman001 2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for sharing Kirsten's story! #proudlysouthafrican

@lentongrovetrust5201 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck Kirsten we look forward to following your journey.

@ClassicYachtTV 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well done Eddie, good luck Kirsten.

@BrunoWiebelt 2 жыл бұрын

what a wonderful episode what a strong sailor ... skip Novak is the best teacher out there

@kimrevell9419 2 жыл бұрын

I also followed the first GGR and was lucky enough to be in Falmouth when all the boats gathered before the start to race to France. It was so exciting to see them on the dock, not knowing what was in store in such an epic race. I was a race groupie hanging out on the dock getting my cap signed by all the skippers. My favourites were Suzie, Tomy and captain Coconut and Coconut only just finished! The other entrants all have epic stories and adventures. I will be following along again and Kristen will have a cheer squad here! Thanks for the video, you are doing an amazing job.