SA Sailor's Mini Globe Race Triumph

0:00What's up? I'm Corey, and these are your headlines from Sydney News today. South Australian Dan Turner has just been his second in the Mini Globe race, a solo sailing challenge around the world. He completed the 28,000 nautical mile journey in 16 months, crossing the finish line in Antigua on March 8th. Sailing in a 5.8 meter yacht he built himself in his garage, Turner beat out 13 other competitors. The race started and ended in the Caribbean, with boats battling tough ocean conditions. Turner faced massive storms, including 70 knot winds near Tahiti, and a close call when his mass nearly snapped early on. He fixed it using spare ropes and pushed through homesickness to keep going. Family and supporters kept him motivated during the hard times. His wife Nikki tracked every mile from Adelaide, overcoming her initial doubts about the home made boat. She praised his full commitment and says she's thrilled to have him safely home. The finish was a huge celebration, with boats swarming and horns blaring. Turner called it unreal and chairs stops at remote spots like the Marqueses Islands, where

1:04he met locals and soaked in new cultures. Now Turner plans a normal life with family time before his kids grow up. He sold his boat, the immortal game, to another Australian for the next race in 2029. Nikki hopes he keeps inspiring others by teaching sailing back home. This story is made possible by our sponsor. If you sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow. Built for comfort and calm, S-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.