The 2026 Golden Globe Race, starting on September 6th from Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, is a solo, non-stop circumnavigation around the world. Competitors sail without modern technology, using only traditional navigation methods in boats between 32 and 36 feet, designed before 1988—similar to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's Suhaili from the first race in 1968.
 

This event revives the spirit of the ‘Golden Age’ of solo sailing, emphasizing raw adventure over high-tech competition. Sailors will navigate with sextants and paper charts, with little communication to the outside world, as they face months at sea.

The race is a tribute to the original event, celebrating the daring spirit and monumental achievement of Sir Robin, offering a pure challenge for those brave enough to participate.

The Race