Ian Herbert-Jones / GGR
By Golden Globe Race
24/03/2023 - 08:51

Golden Globe Race Code Orange, paying the price for a Cape Horn rounding

Way before the start of the Golden Globe Race in Les Sables d'Olonne, the last stretch to Cape Horn was always a concern for Ian Herbert-Jones (GBR)

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1973: Start of the first Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race with Chay Blyth's 'Great Britain II' leading Eric Tabarly's French entry 'Pen Duick VI'. Image: Bob Fisher/PPL Photo Agency ppl@mistral.co.uk
By Golden Globe Race
15/03/2023 - 10:02

Whitbread History Strong in Ocean Globe Race 50th Celebration

The legendary Whitbread Round The World Race will forever be linked to Great Britain with those iconic images of 17 classic yachts sailing down the Solent into the unknown

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Kirsten Neuschäfer / GGR
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08/03/2023 - 20:17

Day 185: Solo woman leading GGR, more storms ahead

International Women's Day celebrates Kirsten Neuschäfer (ZAF), the leader of the GGR, holding a commanding position as she reaches the South East Trades first

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Abhilash Tomy's (Bayanat) second Cape Horn rounding despite gear failure. Credit: Aïda Valceanu/ GGR2022
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22/02/2023 - 11:49

Day 170 GGR: Abhilash Rounds Cape Horn and two more struggling

Cape Horn is part of international folklore. Most know of its fearsome reputation for ships and lives lost and the emotional relief of finally sailing past

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'Horn island visible, hail squalls, having fun, here in my element.' Credit Kirsten Neuschäfer / GGR2022
By Golden Globe Race
16/02/2023 - 16:45

Kirsten Neuschäfer first around Cape Horn in the Golden Globe Race

The Golden Globe Race is all about the stories! A human adventure of months alone struggling to get back to Les Sables d'Olonne France where it all began

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