2027 – 2028
GLOBAL SOLO
CHALLENGE
SOLO, NON-STOP, AROUND THE WORLD
Vigo ➔ Three Great Capes ➔ Vigo
ACHIEVING THE DREAM
A UNIQUE ROUND THE WORLD CHALLENGE
The Global Solo Challenge is a solo, non-stop, around the world race by the three great capes, open to adventurers from all nations and a wide range of suitably prepared boats.
26,000
NM
AROUND
THE WORLD
1
SKIPPER
NON-STOP
3
GREAT CAPES
GOOD HOPE
LEEUWIN
HORN
1
FINISH LINE
VIGO
THE FORMAT
A PURSUIT RACE
Slower boats start first, faster boats chase. Each boat has its own start time based on its performance characteristics. The first boat across the finish line in Vigo wins. Real competition on fair terms and skill, not just the biggest budget.
MEET THE FLEET
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE, REMARKABLE BOATS
LATEST
READ
Around Alone American sailor Tim Kent enters the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028
Ari Känsäkoski returns to the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028
Institutions and sailors gather in Vigo as the Global Solo Challenge builds momentum toward 2027
Global Solo Challenge Skippers Meet in Vigo, 28 February 2026
DON’T MISS
2027 – 2028
GLOBAL SOLO CHALLENGE
SOLO, NON-STOP, AROUND THE WORLD
Vigo ➔ Three Great Capes ➔ Vigo
ACHIEVING THE DREAM
A UNIQUE ROUND THE WORLD CHALLENGE
The Global Solo Challenge is a solo, non-stop, around the world race by the three great capes, open to adventurers from all nations and a wide range of suitably prepared boats.
THE FORMAT
A PURSUIT RACE
Slower boats start first, faster boats chase. Each boat has its own start time based on its performance characteristics. The first boat across the finish line in Vigo wins. Real competition on fair terms and skill, not just the biggest budget.
