Golden Globe Archives

Golden Globe: Descending the Atlantic

October 5th, 2026

Sixteen solo skippers started the 2026-27 Golden Globe Race on September 6 from Les Sables-d’Olonne, France. The fourth edition continues

September 18th, 2026

A masthead repair for the leader, an Irish pursuer arriving seven hours later, and a chasing fleet finally finding its

September 3rd, 2026

Sixteen skippers are completing their final checks for the 2026-27 Golden Globe Race, with the fourth edition to commence September

August 9th, 2026

The fourth edition of the Golden Globe Race gets underway September 6, 2026 from the start and finish port of

June 3rd, 2026

After a lifetime of working on other people’s boats, Gunnar Christensen is sailing on his own terms. Viveka Herzum for

March 2nd, 2026

Istvan Kopar competed in the inaugural edition of the Golden Globe Race — a race that rekindled the spirit of

August 7th, 2025

On November 18, 2022, at around 0700hrs, Tapio Lehtinen woke to a loud crash from the back of his beloved

July 11th, 2025

Solo round the world skipper Tapio Lehtinen has a narrow-miss when sleep deprived on the Golden Globe Race. Tom Cunliffe

September 9th, 2024

The fourth edition of the Golden Globe Race is set to commence on September 6, 2026. Thus far, 29 solo

March 18th, 2024

Before Cole Brauer became the first American woman to sail solo non-stop round the world, South African Kirsten Neuschäfer became