Circumnavigation by the three three great capes
The race follows the historic clipper trade routes that circumnavigated the world in search of riches. This is an east-about, mostly trade wind and downwind route around the bottom of the world, taking advantage of following wind and waves in the southern ocean. It circumnavigates the three great capes of the world, the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Leeuwin and then the most enigmatic of all Cape Horn. Most people know this route from the Whitbread, Volvo Ocean Race, Vendee Globe, and now the Global Solo Challenge race. Sailors choosing this route need to be prepared for heavy air, cold weather, and even ice at high latitudes.
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The Global Solo Challenge
The Global Solo Challenge is a solo round- the-world circumnavigation by the three great capes with a unique format. Boats will set off in successive departures starting from August 2027, from Vigo, Galicia, Spain.
The route
The Global Solo Challenge starts in Vigo, North western Spain, sails down the Atlantic before entering the notorious Southern Ocean where a significant amount of sailing time is spent.
The history of solo sailing
Mankind’s fascination with the sea is as old as civilisation itself. The earliest forms of sailing comprised of simple rafts, constructed from planks of wood strapped together and used by the early inhabitants of Australia 50,000 years ago.
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Follow Fraser on his round-the-world adventure adventure
Once Fraser’s solo race begins, you’ll be able to follow his progress through the Global Solo Challenge online live tracker. The live tracker will allow you to see Fraser’s progress as well as the other competitors.
Until then you can help him fund this incredible challenge. Every $25 funds a mile of his journey and brings him closer to achieving his round-the-world goal.
