Susie Goodall 's EPIRB Activated, Adrift Sailboat Pitchpoled & Dismasted in the GGR 2018

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Susie Goodall's sailboat was pitchpoled and dismasted in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. She was 2,000nm northwest of Cape Horn. The English solo sailor activated her EPIRB distress beacon at UTC 11AM on December 5, 2018.She was in fourth place of the 2018 GGR sailing race for 32-to-36-foot sailboats. She is the fifth racer to see her boat dismasted and the fourth to signal for rescue. Other dismasted Golden Globe Race sailing captains were Abhilash Tomy, Gregor McGuckin, Are Wiig, and Loic Lepage. The Golden Globe Race had 18 competitors leave Les Sables d’Olonne, France on July 1, 2018. After Susie's dismasting only 5 racers plan to continue in the solo, non-stop race for 32-to-36-foot sailboats. Goodall's DHL Starlight is a Rustler 36 and is taking on water through deck leaks opened up from the pitchpole. A ship the 38,000 ton 190 meter Chinese container ship is en route. Goodall suffered a head injury and was knocked out immediately after the accident. The battery system is believed to be damaged and she will soon lose electrical capabilities. The rig is totally destroyed.
The GGR press release said:
"British yachtswoman Susie Goodall was pitchpoled and dismasted in the Southern Ocean some 2,000 miles west of Cape Horn today. A distress signal was first picked up from her yacht by Falmouth Coastguard at 11:00 UTC, who then alerted Race Control and the Chilean Maritime Search and Rescue authorities responsible for this sector of the South Pacific.
Goodall, (29) from Falmouth UK, and the youngest competitor in the Golden Globe Race, was lying in 4th place at the time, riding out a ferocious storm with 60 knot winds and massive seas aboard her Rustler 36 yacht DHL Starlight."
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@SlowBoatSailing 5 жыл бұрын

Here are some of the other big stories in the 2018 GGR: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fa2Rf5N8yarMiKs.html

@symphonyfarm2009 5 жыл бұрын

I saw the GGR weather report the other day. Heart breaking, and harrowing. 2 days rescue. I cannot even fathom what it must feel like. 2,000 miles from Cape Horn.

@romekin 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the update! i like your news!

@boazjoe1 5 жыл бұрын

I would give anything to sail with her. She is obviously well qualified and resourceful. Best wishes. I see you were safe onboard rescue boat. Don’t let this define you. You define it.

@nonnobissolum 5 жыл бұрын

Chin up, Susie. Hang in there...so many out here pulling for you! Soooo disappointed that the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of these amazing men and women in the GGR get little to no media coverage, astounding and brave as their stories are.

@64Seawind 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I couldn't get a lot of this information anywhere else.

@64Seawind 5 жыл бұрын

I Subscribed. My 1964 Allied Seawind couldn't go because it is 30' 6" even tho Alan Eddy on Apogee (1964 Allied Seawind) was the first fiberglass boat to circumnavigate. I know of 13 Allied Seawinds that have circumnavigated.

@honeybees1 5 жыл бұрын

Grate stuff as always. Thank you:)

@rhino_sailor7506 5 жыл бұрын

Love the race. Read the book (journey of madmen) Bummer about Susie ! Great post. Keep it up

@topsecretjosh8865 5 жыл бұрын

good to see she was rescued ok . There will always be another race.

@ottograff3986 5 жыл бұрын

Keep your chin up Susie. Good luck. I am praying for you.

@jupitorious7925 5 жыл бұрын

Thinking of you... Forget the praying

@jakemelgar7591 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear she is safe and made it ok!

@ronlokk 5 жыл бұрын

Hope they rescue you today. Many prayers for you.

@JohnJohn-cu7nk 3 жыл бұрын

A great race that pushes life right to the edge.For those that don't get it we all die in the end. it's that choice of how we choose to experience it before that day comes. Personally I admire people who live on the edge.

@CheersWarren 5 жыл бұрын

Damn! I was routing for her too. Glad to here she is ok and the hull/deck survived. Let's hope her rescue is not too long. Thanks for posting LINUS. This is defiantly becoming a demolition derby. With the slower speeds and no weather routing options they are getting caught in rough conditions. I assume her engine crapped out too, I did not hear on that. I think her drogue was from the stern which I think is preferred to a bow into the wind type. Ran sailing rigged a stern mounted drogue for their trip to Alaska, same as he has used years earlier on a 30' boat in a southern ocean trip to South Georgia island. In really bad condition I gather these may be better than a bow drogue which is more of a heave to option. Down wind with drogue under bar poles is less strain on boat ......but for Susie the line broke so she went too fast down the waves I assume. Tough stuff. Cheers Warren

@SlowBoatSailing 5 жыл бұрын

I did not think of the engine. Good point! GGR did not mention the engine but it’s probably pretty hopeless in those seas.

@CheersWarren 5 жыл бұрын

Slow Boat Sailing , engine could help later when wind drops.....if working.

@tna2me197 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like her batteries may not be in good enough shape to start the motor. Staying warm is going to be the serious challenge at this point. Was there any mention that she may have some tools for cutting away the rigging? Getting the other boat rafted up next to her could prove to be extremely difficult.

@harrygibus 5 жыл бұрын

@@tna2me197 Do these boats have an emergency motor?

@tna2me197 5 жыл бұрын

harrygibus they do have an auxiliary motor. But they are usually limited in the amount of use while in the race. Running to charge batteries or for emergencies. In her case the rigging could foul the prop if it’s not clear.

@ParaAnchors 5 жыл бұрын

The Jordan Series Drogue failure Capt. Linus Wilson mentions could have partially been a result of shock loading. This is when rode becomes too slack and then suddenly tightens up like a cable. Several media sources and suppliers of the JSD recommend 10 to 15 pounds for this product. According to the inventor this is not enough weight. Jordon recommends 35 to 50 pounds on average to limit slack rode. Several concerned customers are now reporting on the sailing forums how the JSD is designed for one-time use. This might also contribute to breakage. Unfortunate since Susie was so close to completing her journey.

@CM-ef2fl 5 жыл бұрын

Some ridiculous comments here. A brave and obviously capable woman doing what hundreds of other sailors have done before her. She's probably lived more in her 29 years than many in their entire lives. This race is on the high seas; mariners take care of each other. No public is paying for her rescue and no country can prohibit someone from participating in such an activity.

@kevinfisher1345 5 жыл бұрын

@kenetted Pfft. I doubt that at all, am sure she did very well. Those are tough conditions that would challenge any sailor. Sounds like the line broke on the drogue and IF so is not much one can do. Imagine your auto and line for breaks snapped which would leave you with no breaks and more than likely ending in an accident. This would be like stating you did not handle that accident very well. Which would be complete rubbish. Sailing in those extreme conditions like roaring 40's, do it enough and sooner or later the ship is bound to be rolled over. It is going to happen and is just part of the risk, just like motorcyclists that ride often enough, sooner or later they are going bite the bitumen. Just part of the risk.

@kevinfisher1345 5 жыл бұрын

@kenetted the best acknowledged sailors have had their boats rolled in those southern seas. Storms are unpredictable, ever changing conditions and that area is simply risky to sail regardless of the experience or sailboat. Yet you seem to think you know everything ... yea mate. The reality is storm sailing tactics is highly debated amongst even the best ... there is a reason for this, because storms are not all the same. Each boat is not the same. What may work in many instances, will not always work in every instance and with every storm. No ONE knows everything and the best way to sail all the time, if they think they do they are really asking for trouble when attempting to sail in such conditions. Thankfully most the real experienced sailors acknowledge this and will agree on that, even if they disagree on the best tactics to use. Lines don't break, Pfft. That says it all mate.

@nonnobissolum 5 жыл бұрын

Well said Chris. I cannot believe the hate horrible things said on here. I'm guessing that 99% of the people on here with negative comments can't be convinced to go out and collect their own mail from the post office box without a police escort, much less sail around the world solo pathetic

@kevinfisher1345 5 жыл бұрын

@kenetted can respect that view and agree with much of it .... except the brave part. Bravery is simply facing your fears, so long as she does not let this stop her sailing and racing, than she will be brave.

@kevinfisher1345 5 жыл бұрын

@kenetted You have much different definition of bravery than I do. Which is fine, but not sure I am understanding yours. So let me run a scenario by you. Consequences and making choices. It is only logical to hopefully NOT put yourself into situations that are risky if possible so as to avoid severe consequences. However IF you do, should be willing to face those possible consequences. In this regard I can see how you do not go along with people putting themself in this current situation, as it is a riskier place to sail. But lets say driving an auto vehicle, this is a somewhat risky endeavor as is shown by stats with quite few accidents. Yet one needs to go places, get to work etc. So lets say you choose to take that risk and drive. End up in an accident, like say some rodent ran across the street and flipped the car and results in you being pinned inside the car. Unable to get out yourself. So are you saying it is only brave for that person to decline help and save yourself or die? Yes I get how rescuers could be considered brave, and yes I get IF you choose not to decline being rescued, that is neither being brave nor not being brave. But the only way per you one can be brave in that situation is to what? Decline assistance and save yourself?

@deborahdoyle6743 Жыл бұрын

So I never heard what actually caused the JD failure?

@columkenn Жыл бұрын

They certainly have courage

@westcoast9651 5 жыл бұрын

Courage 👍

@RandomHelicopter 5 жыл бұрын

Money and time to spare!

@kf1645 5 жыл бұрын

Looking at 1:40 that connection on the wind vane sure looks chickenshit to me.

@steveillman1095 5 жыл бұрын

Jeanne Socrates on S/V Nereida is in the area. She left Victoria BC October 3rd. Her quest is to become the oldest person to solo unassisted non stop circumnavigate, she is 76years old. check out blog at svnereida.com

@steveillman1095 5 жыл бұрын

good luck to Susie, life has got to be pretty darn uncomfortable for her. hope they get to her soon.

@disabledglobalchallenge290 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear she has been rescued

@seanrhone5306 5 жыл бұрын

How the hell does a monohull pitchpole?

@grancito2 5 жыл бұрын

More likely it broached and cork screw rolled. It is necessary to steer when towing a drogue.

@southjerseysound7340 5 жыл бұрын

Drogue snapped, surfed down a massive wave stuffing the bow into the next wave.

@eyeworks9394 5 жыл бұрын

Women can manage anything

@MilesCobbett Жыл бұрын

Bow goes under at the bottom of a huge wave. My pal pitch poled a 26 ft Thunderbird 3 times enroute to Hawaii from CA back in the early 1970's. His Sitka Spruce mast and all his bare poles rigging survived n he put the sails back up and completed his voyage to Maui

@bobhamilton298 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a kayak helmet for solo sailing in the Chesapeake (in bad weather) and she's up a mast by herself in the southern ocean with just a fluffy ski hat ?! Is anyone surprised she got some head injuries from flipping a boat like a cartwheel.

@raynic1173 5 жыл бұрын

Bro-ham, I agree with the kayak helmet, it amazes me how few sailors wear head protection.

@claywebb8199 5 жыл бұрын

Yes that's prudent but no guarantee the outcome would have been any different so..........

@raynic1173 5 жыл бұрын

True enough, you can say the same about motorcycle helmets, I will always wear one despite the law or public opinion, In my experience with bikes sometimes they'll make a difference, sometimes not, it all depends on the impact. And I know in at least one occasion, I would have had a busted up face if I wasn't wearing one. Besdes, you can put really cool stickers or sponsors on them. Heck, I even wear sneakers or foot wear as much as possible when sailing, even in the summer, have you ever busted a toe, kind of runs your day.

@freespirit260 5 жыл бұрын

And what would a kayak helmet do at the top of the mast?

@raynic1173 5 жыл бұрын

@@freespirit260 dude really have to ask that?

@msf60khz 5 жыл бұрын

Susie, its just unbelievable bad luck to be hit by a rogue wave in that way. Hoping your head is soon cleared up OK.

@eyeworks9394 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, who'd have thought the South seas were dangerous, apart from everyone

@graemes613 5 жыл бұрын

Firstly I wish Susie a safe return. On the conditions down there at that latitude, it's well documented by the first solo sailors going back to the 1960 and since...its ugly and you will encounter huge seas. Experience and seamanship is required to succeed.

@raynic1173 5 жыл бұрын

I think we can leave this one up to natural selection.

@juliannaklepper418 5 жыл бұрын

I wish you weren’t so monotone. It’s like listening to GPS.

@Maddie-Girl 5 жыл бұрын

It’s too bad she would have been the first woman to have complete d this race

@manfredschmalbach9023 5 жыл бұрын

So, position still open. Fun fact: she didn't die. Might try again then ...

@claywebb8199 5 жыл бұрын

To all the armchair heroes who think this intrepid individual was stupid/foolhardy etc etc I have this to say to you. I suspect in the vast majority of cases what really bothers you is in her bravery you see your own shortcomings, failings and total lack of spirit. She and all those individuals like her who take on huge endeavours personify the human spirit. It's the people who pushed the boundaries that got us out of the caves and onto the moon. Left to the likes of you we wouldn't even have fire or the wheel because it would all be too damn RISKY!!!! The stone cold fact of the matter is although in this instance she failed - and that wasn't her fault - she has done more in her 27yrs than all of you put together will ever do in your whole lifetime. Don't that just make ya feel GREAT? 😬😬😬😬😬

@philipritson8821 5 жыл бұрын

I'm really disappointed for her.

@manfredschmalbach9023 5 жыл бұрын

So might be -UPS- DHL

@carolinepaquier8156 5 жыл бұрын

Wow guys.....Monday morning quarterback much. Here's a thought before wasting your time reading all the finger waggers and "worlds leading experts" down below....don't waste your time. Notice NOT ONE competitor has ONE CRITICAL WORD to say about this accident. That would be because, unlike the "world's leading expert" brigade here, they KNOW what the Southern Ocean can throw at sailors and their boats. Imagine a roller coaster.....in a hurricane....and a tornado pops up......and you're in the front car...with no seat belt. Now come on, expert brigade, tell us what YOU WOULD DO to save your life AND the whole row of cars you're attached to. tic toc....

@mikenewzealand4525 5 жыл бұрын

Narrator needs a few lessons

@eyeworks9394 5 жыл бұрын

Article 13 will teach him. Reading other people's words over other people's footage, badly. What exactly does he bring to this aside from clumsy amateurishness ?

@dboboc 2 жыл бұрын

Man, this guy is all gloom and doom. Good thing he’s not a doctor.

@chiefcliff 5 жыл бұрын

If I heard you correctly - 4 to 5 other boats rolled as well during this 2018 race (and not previous races) - That sounds like one big shit show...presumably all the racers very experienced.... and to have this happen.... the race organizers and the minds of the racers to go out in the conditions/ and / or race without weather info.... not smart.

@claywebb8199 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Holett - you need to educate yourself about the race Steve before making comments. You'll end up with a lot less egg on your face.

@chiefcliff 5 жыл бұрын

Well let me see if I can educate you, Clay: Organizers and participants set off on an around the world sail without "modern" electronics which would immeasurably allow them to improve the safety of the event. The failure to include weather radar and satellite weather; electronic navigation, autopilots and GPS all set them up for failure and endanger the lives of 10's if not 100's of rescuers who have to go drag their asses out of the water when they shockingly get into trouble. Countries like India and others who have the worlds worst poverty are forced to expend valuable resources to rescue these selfish people rather than spend the money to feed their poor. Because all of these boats have corporate sponsors - all could have afforded the safety equipment which could have avoided most of these problems they created of their own accord. I don't give a shit if someone on their own wants to sail the world with the equipment of Christopher Columbus, but don't expect and endanger the lives of other to rescue your ass when you "hurt your back." So, Clay, who got egg on their face, moron.

@kevinfisher1345 5 жыл бұрын

@@chiefcliff For someone doing educating, you seem to have left out many things. Such as sailors navigated without modern electronics for hundreds of years (and even in those waters). 2) Modern electronics would not have prevented this accident. 3) They all WERE equipped with modern safety equipment, much more so than the first race decades ago this is emulating. 4) NO country was forced to rescue, in the case of India, they INSISTED they were crucially involved in rescueing their fellow military person. 5) All of the participants in the rade did NOT have corporate sponsors. 6) ALL of the safety equipment was supplied by race organizers ... think that was part of the entrant fee's costs. 7) They sailed with equipment of early 1900's ... not Christopher Columbus. More importantly they sailed with BETTER safety equipment than original race as already stated. So would you like to open yourself to having more egg thrown on your face?

@maxwilm76 5 жыл бұрын

What would you have rescue personal do if not rescue people? It's their job. I'm sure most of them like doing their job and enjoy helping people. No one is putting a gun to their heads. They chose to do that type of work for a living. They have safety procedures that they follow, if it's to dangerous they won't do it. I imagine they are more at risk of dying on their way to work than at work. But I guess we could all just stay at home wrapped in bubble wrap so we can all live long boring lives just to make you happy you ol' safety nazi.

@eyeworks9394 5 жыл бұрын

Agree, it's a foolhardy endevour, '' the floor of the ocean is paved with the bones of optimists ''

@jamesjames4844 5 жыл бұрын

Putting your self in peril calling out for emergency services putting them in danger for what fame?

@southjerseysound7340 5 жыл бұрын

There's no emergency services going to get her,chances are it'll be another racer. Second is these sailors are some of the most experienced sailors in the world, they know what they're in for and take care of it themselves. This isn't some bimbo out on her suger daddies boat calling for a rescue because she broke a nail. So do us all a favor and get lost till you get your facts straight.

@jamesjames4844 5 жыл бұрын

@@southjerseysound7340 Rubbish bye

@eyeworks9394 5 жыл бұрын

She's famous now alright, a famous failure who couldn't arrive on time, no comment on DHL sponsoring her :-)

@eyeworks9394 5 жыл бұрын

@@southjerseysound7340 yeah, that's exactly what happened.

@Toekneepowers 5 жыл бұрын

James James Seriously, you can’t be that clueless, are you ?

@heyzus 5 жыл бұрын

Is she insured or does the public have to pay for her idiocy?

@philipritson8821 5 жыл бұрын

It's an organised event. She's experienced. What idiocy?

@claywebb8199 5 жыл бұрын

Oh shut up Bill, you sound like a fool that never leaves his armchair and considers a night at Bingo as the highlight of his year. I can understand your anger though, if you were out there no one would bother!

@livetroy 5 жыл бұрын

Bill Moore is a troll

@eyeworks9394 5 жыл бұрын

If she is her premiums will be through the roof now, it's probably ended her career as corporate sponsors avoid known Jonahs like the plague

@manfredschmalbach9023 5 жыл бұрын

eye works ... what was Your original problem, again ...?

@biffbuffington4393 5 жыл бұрын

pffffffffff - yeah don'worry little lady. We will scramble some men who will risk their lives to save you on your little failed #GirlPower adventure.

@kevincostner9734 5 жыл бұрын

Clearly with the results of this race it should never be allowed to happen again. Its just not viable. I believe in classic plastic but not in the race. 5 out of 18 left and many sea rescues. No cant say this should be allowed to take place ever again.

@kevinfisher1345 5 жыл бұрын

@@kevincostner9734 Many said the same thing decades ago after the first one. I could say the same thing of Extreme Sports too. Why stop there, all sports is a risk to some degree or other which is totally not necessary. People know the risks before joining, and it is why they insisted potential applicants must prove they had the experience before being accepted.

@rodhinds4592 5 жыл бұрын

Probably should ban football, many broken bones and hospitalizations .@@kevincostner9734

@kevincostner9734 5 жыл бұрын

Ok i am all for it man against the sea. i am a solo sailor with more than 100,000 miles solo on a 37 foot classic. I understand the risks. I carry a satellite comunicator . But i know i am on my own. If 18 boats started and 5 are left . Well it doesnt take a genius to see that its a fucked up idea.

@kevinfisher1345 5 жыл бұрын

@@kevincostner9734 I can go along with all of that. Yet at the same time, while I agree it might not be the smartest or wisest idea. All of them have survived ... unlike the original. So yes it is as you say a 'fucked' up idea, but tech and safety gear we have today at least makes it a lil less so today than it was. But one should NEVER take such an endeavor lightly because it could have had different results. They were partly lucky along with partly better tech. I have seen you around the channels, so I am vaguely aware of you. I personally would LOVE to participate in such a race ... but I know I simply do not have the experience. For me to attempt such a thing would be really messed up. Sure rounding the horns I could do, but sailing that much of those risk areas definitely is out of my league.