Entries for the Global Solo Challenge (GSC) 2027-2028 are open !!!
The GSC offers a framework for non-elite sailors to achieve a common dream of completing a solo nonstop circumnavigation via the three great capes. Its unique format makes the challenge financially sustainable and inclusive. The second edition’s start and finish line will be hosted in the vibrant city of Vigo, Spain, promising greater community engagement in a historic location.
While the final competitor of the first edition, Louis Robein, is on his last leg from the equator to the finish, the GSC is already looking to the future.
New Venue: Vigo, Spain
Vigo, renowned for its rich maritime history and picturesque coastal scenery, will provide the perfect backdrop for the GSC. The city’s strategic location, protected waters and the involvement of local institutions promise a significant boost in media coverage and public engagement. The Real Club Náutico de Vigo, with its extensive facilities, will serve as the event’s home base, ensuring seamless logistics and a warm welcome for all participants.
Entries Now Open
Over 80 inquiries have already been received for the GSC 2027-2028. We are now officially opening entries and are pleased to announce the first five entrants, each bringing their unique stories and experience to the challenge, representing a very wide spectrum of boats, all eligible for participation, from a Taling 32 a former IMOCA Open 60, a self built 11m blue water cruiser to racing Open40. Chris Stanmore-Major and Peter Bourke are returning to the event having been unable to start in 2023 but have never given up on their project.
More information
For more details about the event, venue, and to follow the journey of our entrants, visit Global Solo Challenge.
About the Global Solo Challenge: https://globalsolochallenge.com/about-the-event/
GSC Profile & Dossier: https://globalsolochallenge.com/global-solo-challenge-profile/
Notice of Event: https://globalsolochallenge.com/entries-gsc-2027-2028-en/
Regulations: https://globalsolochallenge.com/regulations/
Entries: https://globalsolochallenge.com/entries-gsc-2027-2028-en/
How to enter: https://globalsolochallenge.com/how-to-enter/
