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Boris Herrmann and Malizia – Seaexplorer team wrapped up their Dèfi Azimut 48h, an event which saw Cole Brauer’s debut dance in the big world of IMOCAs.

The Austrian sailor Lisa Berger from Innsbruck, a former Mini 6.50 sailor, has announced the purchase of an Akilaria RC2 Class40 #93 and has opened up to her round-the world ambitions. “The plan is to do the Globe 40 race with my Co-Skipper Jade, which starts end of August 2025 already! The Globe 40 is a doublehanded race around the world with stopovers, on Class 40s. Lots of work to be done in that short period of time until the start. A big part of it will also be finding sponsors and partners for this Globe 40 project, but we love being busy and focused since everything is possible. After this, my ultimate goal with Wilson is to do the Global Solo Challenge in 2027, which is a solo and nonstop race around the world. That’s the plan!” Lisa Berger. Photo @Lisa Berger.

At 16:32 local time, July 3rd, after over 277 days from his departure on September 30th last year, Louis Robein has crossed the finish line of the 2023-2024 Global Solo Challenge taking 7th place. A beautiful early summer day with clear skies and a pleasant afternoon breeze created a beautiful backdrop to celebrate Louis’ incredible achievement. Sporting a t-shirt reading “Never underestimate an old man who likes sailing” it was a very proud moment for family, friend, supporters and for the French skipper who has conquered the hearts of a vast public with perseverance and determination through a multitude of setbacks. He once again thanked the generosity of those who helped him after his grounding in the Tierra del Fuego which nearly put an end to his circumnavigation. Louis managed to make essential repairs and restart from Ushuaia whist spring was already giving way to Autumn and it was already showing. He continued his journey north and patiently dealt with tropical calms, light winds around the azores, torn sails and diminishing rations and too little fuel left to produce enough electricity to use the autopilot in light airs when slow speeds had rendered the hydrogenerator inefficient. He arrived in A

The wind went from strong to very light, giving Louis the chance to deal with his torn headsail, he changed from his genoa to his staysail, the smaller sail he had used in the southern seas. The sail change took place in the midst of the shipping traffic off the coast of Portugal which required extra caution and for a few hours Louis opted to sail back on himself in safe waters whilst tending to the sails. He also had to deal with some problems with a mainsail slug getting stuck in the mast. Now he’s finally ready to take on the last stretch to the finish and with just 130 miles to go his arrival is imminent, although it will all be upwind. I think an arrival on the morning of the 2nd of July is the most likely scenario but we will post updates if this will change. We will be welcoming Louis into the bay of A Coruna live streaming both on our Facebook channel as well as Instagram. Please join us online to give Louis a hero’s welcome.

News Articles

Sam Glover enters the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028

Sam Glover – Winner “The World’s Toughest Row”   We are thrilled to announce the entry of British sailor Sam Glover into the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028. Sam, who lives

Professional mariner Fraser Flight enters the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028

Fraser Light @fraserflight   We’re excited to announce that Fraser Flight, an experienced professional mariner, has officially joined the lineup for the Global Solo Challenge (GSC) 2027-2028, becoming the 8th

Galician authorities officially welcome the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028 in Vigo

Real Club Náutico de Vigo – GSC Presentation @Juan Caballero   The presentation held at the Real Club Náutico de Vigo of the Global Solo Challenge 2027/2028 marked a significant

Inspiring and unstoppable: Louis Robein’s humble triumph wins hearts in the Global Solo Challenge

Louis Robein – Le Souffle de la Mer III @globalsolochallenge   When Louis Robein sailed into A Coruna, clean-shaven and relaxed, it was easy to mistake him for a sailor

Skippers' Blogs

Global Solo Challenge and Cofradía Europea de la Vela in strategic partnership

Francisco Quiroga, president of the Cofradía Europea de la Vela (CEV) and Marco Nannini, organiser of the Global Solo Challenge (GSC)   Following a productive

Brian Gray enters the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028

Brian Gray – USA – Pogo 44 Humble Pi   We’re thrilled to introduce the latest entrant in the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028, which will

Vigo, July 23rd 12:30 – GSC 2027 Presentation and Press Conference at the RCNV

Tuesday July 23rd at 12:30 I am excited to invite you to the Real Club Náutico de Vigo for the presentation of the 2027-2028 edition

Night on watch

Hello, The past night was a night on watch. After the cargo ships early in the night, came the fishermen. To make everything even more

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