The Race
In 1968, nine men set off on a race to become the first person to sail alone nonstop around the world. Only one finished. Robin Knox-Johnstone was that man.
Like the original 1968 Sunday Times event the 2026 Golden Globe Race is very simple:
Depart from Les Sables-d’Olonne, France on September 6th, 2026,
sail solo, non-stop around the world via the three Great Capes and return to Les Sables-d’Olonne.
In celebration of that historical race entrants are limited to sailing similar yachts and equipment to what was available to Sir Robin in the first race in 1968.
Competitors must
- Sail in production boats between 32ft and 36ft overall (9.75-10.97m)
- Designed prior to 1988
- No satellite navigation (GPS) allowed. Navigation will be by sextant and the stars.
- No water-makers, competitors will catch rainwater.
- No computers, auto-helm, or shore-based weather routing advice.
One sailor, one boat, facing the great oceans of the world.