The world's toughest yacht race

 30,000 nautical miles, 150 days at sea, 50-foot waves and winds over 70 miles per hour - conditions that make the Global Challenge truly the challenge of a lifetime. The world's toughest yacht race - read more

The history of the Global Challenge

 1971, when he became the first solo yachtsman to sail non-stop 'the wrong way' around the World, Sir Chay Blyth launched the Global challenge. The history of the Global Challenge - read more

The Global Challenge - Route

 In autumn 2008 the fleet will leave the UK. After a 29,000-mile journey, the whole fleet should arrive back in the UK in spring/summer 2009.  The Global Challenge - Route - read more

The Global Challenge - Who takes part?

 People who take part in the Global Challenge do indeed come from all walks of life, nationality and experience. However, they all come to the race with the same goal - to have the experience of a lifetime. The Global Challenge - Who takes part? - read more