DIY boat project leads to extraordinary global sailing triumph

Daniel Turner, hailing from Port Lincoln and now based in Adelaide, completes an extraordinary solo journey of over 28,000 nautical miles in his self-built 19-foot yacht, Immortal Game. He finishes second in the grueling McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025, showcasing remarkable seamanship. Turner navigates the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, facing storms, isolation, and equipment failures in his Class Globe 580 yacht, one of the smallest ever to race globally. His achievement marks him as the highest-placed amateur boat builder in the race. Swiss sailor Renaud Stitelmann claims victory while Spanish skipper Pilar Pasanau becomes the first woman to circumnavigate the globe in a Class Globe 580. Turner’s journey, fueled by support from family, friends, and sponsors, embodies resilience and determination. This finish resonates deeply with South Australians, proving that dreams can be realized, even from humble beginnings.