The Race

This is the only race in the world where the organisers supply the fleet of 12 identical, 70-foot, stripped down racing yachts – each sponsored by a city, a region or a country – and man each with a fully-qualified skipper, employed to lead the crews safely around the globe.

40,000 mile 11 month challenge


Leg 1 Trade winds to Brazil 

2 races  |  5,630 miles  |  33 days  |  15 - 35C  |  1st September 

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The first major ocean crossing - the Atlantic, with about three weeks at sea.  Heading towards the Canaries the weather becomes warmer as the crew seek the trade winds needed to take them towards the Equator.  A key tactical decision is whether to pass the Canaries to port, starboard or go through the middle of the islands.   

Leg 2 South Atlantic Challenge

1 race  |  3,390 miles  |  18 days  |  12 - 25C  |  September - October 2013

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Once the teams have left Rio de Janerio its a long journey in to the trade winds with rolling swells of the South Atlantic.    

Leg 3 Southern Ocean Slight Ride

1 race  |  3,390 miles  |  18 days  |  12 - 25C  |  September - October 2013

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Once the teams have left Rio de Janerio its a long journey in to the trade winds with rolling swells of the South Atlantic.