A real Golden Globe race…
25 May 2015
SOUTH WEST: A new Golden Globe Race has been announced – to take place 50 years to the day that Sir Robin Knox-Johnston set out on his epic voyage, writes Katina Read.
The race will start from Falmouth on June 14, 2018, with the format to sail solo non-stop around the world via the five Great Capes and return to Falmouth.
Entrants will be restricted to using the same type of yachts and equipment that were available to Sir Robin in his first race, sailing without modern technology or the benefit of satellite based navigation aids.
Competitors must sail in production boats between 32ft and 36ft overall designed prior to 1988.
“The overriding aim is for a race where adventure takes precedence over winning at all costs; one where sailing skill and traditional seamanship, rather than modern technology and outside support, gets you round and where the achievement truly belongs to the skipper,” said race founder Don McIntyre.
Already, 26 solo sailors have made a commitment to enter the race, which has a prize purse of £75,000.