THE HEAVILY RETRO Golden Globe Race (GGR), which starts on 4 September from Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, can claim to attract some of the world’s most eclectic die-hard racers. Professional sailors used to 80-day circumnavigations in multimillion-dollar carbon-fibre foiling hulls, with onshore teams and big-budget sponsors, probably need not apply.
“It’s the loneliest race in any sport: six to 10 months alone, with no electronics or communication with the outside world – just
