This episode is the first I am going to do about the Global Solo Challenge Race that I intend to join in early December. 

I'm still a little way off on the last funding to get the project over the start line but I figure its best to throw myself in completely and go for broke rather than tippy toe around the edges any longer.

Presently, my Open 60 Falcon is 95% read to go, I have time available to complete my qualifier (A Transat) and most importantly I have a solid chance at winning.

My GSC start date is December 9th 2023.

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