Daniel Pinsky: navigating an ocean race without routine GPS

Daniel Pinsky’s Golden Globe Race entry explains traditional navigation with a sextant and paper charts, alongside satellite tracking and emergency GPS.

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Video published: Sep 17, 2026

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0:00 · An ocean race without routine GPS

GOLDEN GLOBE 2026 No routine GPS. What guides him? Israeli sailor Daniel Pinsky entered aboard Exodus to sail alone around the world.

0:11 · A sextant and paper charts

THE NAVIGATION With a sextant and paper charts. Sun Horizon Measured angle A sextant measures the angle between the horizon and the sun or a star.

0:23 · Tracking and emergency equipment

THE SAFETY A safety link to shore. Ashore Organizers track each boat by satellite. On board Sailors carry emergency GPS units in a sealed box.

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