Ocean Globe Race Archives

Round and round the world we go

October 24th, 2023

While The Ocean Race (first held in 1973) and the Vendee Globe (first held in 1989) remain the elite competitions

September 19th, 2023

(September 19, 2023) – An injured crew member from the 53-foot French Yacht Triana, racing around the world in the

September 18th, 2023

(September 18, 2023) – The Portuguese Rescue Coordination Center is working with the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race crisis management team

September 10th, 2023

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first crewed around the world race, 14 iconic yachts with 144 sailors crossed the

August 31st, 2023

There’s been ribbon-cutting, cannon fire, astro navigation demonstrations, medical training, safety inspections, and a Pimms or two on the pontoons.

August 16th, 2023

Retro sailing is all the rage as being old-fashioned is back in fashion if the numbers are anything to go

August 10th, 2023

As 14 teams sail their yachts toward MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, England, it’s time to step back 50

July 12th, 2023

Veterans of the Whitbread Round the World Race and Volvo Ocean Race are invited to attend a 50th anniversary party

July 6th, 2023

Most would regard sailing 30,000 miles around the world via the three great capes, an epic, life-changing achievement in itself.

April 5th, 2023

When Don McIntyre decided in 2015 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first ever Whitbread crewed race around the