ASTERIA'S FINAL VOYAGE: The Rescue of Tapio Lehtinen | GGR 2022
- michaelsentch
- Aug 11
- 1 min read
It’s sometimes a surreal reminder of just how personal the connection is between YB Tracking and our customers.
When the stakes are at their highest, our team steps up, playing a crucial role in moments we all hope never occur.
While YB3 Handheld trackers are primarily used to track boats for both the public Race Viewer and the separate Race Control Race Viewer, certain high-safety events go further. In these cases, YB Tracking supplies additional units for use in “Grab Bags,” serving as a backup to the already robust safety procedures race organisers have in place.
Sometimes, that extra layer is the deciding factor between knowing… and not knowing.
This tell-all documentary reveals how the YB3 Handheld tracker became a pivotal tool in a tense, skillfully coordinated rescue during the 2022 Golden Globe Race, a story where preparation, technology, and teamwork made all the difference, and where the professionalism of the Golden Globe Race team shone through.
