Class Globe 5.80 Archives

Global race begins for 19-footers

February 24th, 2025

Thirteen men and two women from eight countries set sail February 24 from Antigua for the solo round the world

February 12th, 2025

All 12 solo skippers completed the 2025 McIntyre Globe 580 Transat on their home-built 19-foot plywood Globe 5.80 Mini Class

February 12th, 2025

In their Extraordinary Boats series, Yachting World profiles the Globe 5.80, a 19-footer designed specifically for the Mini Globe Race.

January 11th, 2025

The third edition of the McIntyre Globe 580 Transat began January 11 for 12 solo skippers from nine countries on

December 11th, 2024

A fleet of home-built 19-foot plywood Globe 5.80 Mini Class boats will set off December 28 for the 2024 Globe

August 17th, 2024

The McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR) will commence on February 23, marking the beginning of a 13-month round the world

December 30th, 2023

American sailor Jack Johnson (USA) has won the 2023 Globe 5.80 Transat crossing the Antigua finish line on December 29

December 16th, 2021

Etienne Messikommer (SUI) with his colorful Numbatou (Hull 88) crossed the finish line at 20:48 UTC on December 13, sailing

November 16th, 2021

Lanzarote, Spain (November 16, 2021) – Due to a weak weather forecast for the scheduled start on November 18, the

November 10th, 2021

Lanzarote, Spain (November 10, 2021) – With late starter Jim Schofield from Ireland arriving safely in Marina Rubicon Lanzarote today,