Istvan Kopar

Solo circumnavigator, Blue water adventurer, 2018 #GoldenGlobeRace Entrant. Hungarian-born American citizen sailing under USA flag.

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

I have a Valiant 42 sailboat (2005) . She is aging and a couple of latches need replacement.
Please, follow the Anniversary Project ( see @koparsailing ATB, Istvan https://t.co/C3Enm4lx8L

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

Support a historic mission — and help fight human trafficking.

My 2026 solo, nonstop westbound circumnavigation will honor America’s 250th Anniversary and support The Lifeboat Project.

Year-end tax-deductible donations can help both efforts.

Donate: https://t.co/0DbtUfAtSl

[Yachting Monthly @yachtingmonthly]

Solo sailor @KoparSailing has circumnavigated the world twice without GPS, most recently in the 2018 Golden Globe Race @ggr2018official He shares his storm tactics and experiences of ocean storms
https://t.co/1owy2UFJ0g

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

Golden Globe Race Blog Part 3: Start of the Super Quarantine of a Lifetime--Les Sables d'Olonne, France

https://t.co/2qFnqXr0UH

[Aïda Valceanu @AidaValceanu]

Arrivée de @KoparSailing aux Sables d’Olonne avec le printemps et le soleil . Presque 9 mois de mer en solitaire et à l’ancienne, chapeau bas, bravo et welcome back ! #GoldenGlobeRace #istvankopar #LesSablesdOlonne #Vendée

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

Alexseal Yacht Coatings, Sea Hawk Paints,
Outland Hatch Covers, LLC, Cay Electronics, Bainbridge, Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics, Nance & Underwood Rigging & Sails, Hamble Yacht Services, Windpilot, US Wellness Meats

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

Thank you, everyone,​ for such​ tremendous support during Istvan’s journey!
Balance of Nature, Wempe Weinstrasse, Harken, @BaobabGroup , Seldén Mast, Bayside Canvas
Foto: Török Brigi

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

LAST CALL from Istvan Kopar Solo Circumnavigator frustrated and first OIL SLICK from ship sinking, ETA set for 0900UTC Friday. Speaking with his wife EVA! ..see you soon !! 🙂 #GGR2018 https://t.co/2boj1pjE1l

[Sportime Magazin @SportimeMagazin]

#Hajózás #GoldenGlobeRace - Kopár István magyar zászlóval futott be a Földkerülő Golden Globe Race-en. https://t.co/Wslll7ORaR

[eszakhirnok @eszakhirnok]

Golden Globe Race

HE IS EARLY .. Istvan Kopar Solo Circumnavigator will arrive 1230pm LOCAL TIME across the line TODAY!! ...the wind is holding...see you there.. #GGR2018

[Száguldó Cirkusz @realsimonsays]

Hungarian sailor/navigator István #KOPÁR reached the finish of the 30.000-mile solo round-the-globe race @ggr2018official today at 12:45CET in Les Sables d'Olonne, France! His time: 263 days 1h 30min - 4th place. BRAVO! #Hungarian #virtue #HUN37 #GGR

[France 3 Pays de la Loire @F3PaysdelaLoire]

Golden Globe Race : arrivée éminente d’Istvan Kopar aux Sables-d'Olonne ⛵ #GGR
►https://t.co/ssTdGJBiGP
Le skipper Américano-Hongrois, Istvan Kopar quatrième du classement de la Golden race, est attendu vers 12 h 30

[Golden Globe Race @GoldenGlobeHQ]

Istvan #Kopar (via satellite) GDNOGOODWINDandLUCKFORPUFFINEVENFORTHEFINISH /"Pas de bons vents ni chance pour Puffin même pour la fin" https://t.co/Vkp7bk6Rgx

[Golden Globe Race @GoldenGlobeHQ]

Istvan surprises us all 😱😱😱😅😅😅😅ETA is TODAY!!!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳1400hrs LOCAL TIME 21st MARCH Thursday. He managed to HOLD THE BREEZE during the night but it may go a little light at https://t.co/ePxHV4iV5R then… https://t.co/rlPFy8QW6W

[Baobab Group @BaobabGroup]

So proud to announce that our friend sailor István Kopar reached the finish of the 30.000 mile round-the-globe solo race @ggr2018official today. The journey took him 263 days 1h 30min - and we are honored to have had the opportunity to support his efforts from the very beginning.

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

Latest updates via satellite TWEET from the #GGR2018 fleet...soon it will be just sailor! :)
Istvan : GDNOGOODWINDandLUCKFORPUFFINEVENFORTHEFINISH

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

In case you didn't have time to listen to Isvan's Safety Call on Thursday (and probably last one before he finishes), listen to it now. He is talking about gardening and feelings about finishing GGR. https://t.co/dlu30E4jTw

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

When you go for such a long journey, bringing the right food with you is crucial. What has been Istvan eating during his 8 months journey? Listen to the interview. https://t.co/GGQg2n7XDX

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

How are​ Puffin and Istvan holding up? Let's find out! https://t.co/zTdHHA6mS2

[Istvan Kopar @KoparSailing]

If you haven't seen Puffin's boat tour, let's board a boat together one last time as we wait for Istvan. ☺️ First part -> https://t.co/yFqOQK9l2r