Venue change for Global Solo Challenge

The second edition of the Global Solo Challenge has moved the start and finish line along the Spanish coast from A Coruña to Vigo for the 2027-28 race. The venue was the first start port of the 2005-06 Volvo Ocean Race, and with its location within the sheltered Bay of Vigo, provides an ideal setting for participants and spectators.

Prior to each start, boats at the Real Club Náutico de Vigo will be moored on a pontoon facing the paseo marítimo, providing maximum visibility to foot traffic. This marks a significant improvement over the first edition in 2023-24, where many felt the event was isolated from the host city of A Coruña.

Starting from Vigo will be better for skippers geographically and will help safeguard fairness in the staggered starts. Vigo’s location, south of Cape Finisterre and away from the Bay of Biscay, is not as severely affected by autumn storms as the north coast of the Iberian peninsula minimizing any risk of delays due to adverse weather.

The Global Solo Challenge offers a budget-friendly solo, non-stop race around the world, with a pursuit format start for the dissimilar boats allowing the first boat finishing to be deemed the winner.

Details: https://globalsolochallenge.com/