Erden Eruc is an entrant in the 2026 Golden Globe Race, and has purchased Simon Curwen's Biscay 36, Clara. Erden is also one of only two people to have circumnavigated under human power, and Erden is the only to have done it solo, and he did it by rowing, cycling, kayaking, and hiking. He holds an amazing 18 Guiness World Records.
We talk about his boat, his sailing experience, reasons he wants to do the race, learning about the Hydrovane, projects needed on the boat, hopes and fears regarding the race, the photogates, future sailing plans, and much more.
We also discussed his solo human-powered circumnavigation on my other podcast Dream Chasers and Eccentrics
Podcast shownotes (links and photos) are here https://www.paultrammell.com/podcast-season-7
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Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell