Competitor profile

Gustavo 'Rato' Pacheco (58) Brazil
is a professional delivery skipper who sees the GGR as a golden opportunity to complete a life-long dream to sail around the world. He bought the Lello 34 Double Helix in South Africa where he has spent much of 2017 fitting out in Gordon’s Bay near Cape Town. He returned to Rio de Janeiro in November, completing the transatlantic crossing in 30 days and is concentrating now on securing sponsorship prior to setting sail for the UK in February. This will be his second solo sailing campaign. The first was the 2003 Mini Transat Race when he finished 27th out of 39 entries, sailing the oldest boat within the fleet.campaign. The first was the 2003 Mini Transat Race when he finished 27th out of 39 entries, sailing in the oldest boat within the fleet.

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