The Global Challenge (not to be confused with Global Challenge Award) is a round the world yacht race run by Challenge Business, the company started by Sir Chay Blyth in 1989. It was held every four years, and took a fleet of one-design (or matching) steel yachts, crewed by ordinary men and women who have paid to take part, round Cape Horn and through the Southern Ocean where winds can reach 70 knots. The fee for the last race proposed (in 2008) was £28,750.

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  • The Global Challenge (not to be confused with Global Challenge Award) is a round the world yacht race run by Challenge Business, the company started by Sir Chay Blyth in 1989. It was held every four years, and took a fleet of one-design (or matching) steel yachts, crewed by ordinary men and women who have paid to take part, round Cape Horn and through the Southern Ocean where winds can reach 70 knots. The fee for the last race proposed (in 2008) was £28,750. It was unique in that the race took the westabout route around the world against prevailing winds and currents - often referred to as the ‘wrong way’ route. The route of the race covered a distance of some 29,000 nautical miles (54,000km). It changed to accommodate different ports of call, but in 2004/5 started from Portsmouth (UK) and stopped at Buenos Aires (ARG), Wellington (NZ), Sydney (AUS), Cape Town (SA), Boston (USA) and La Rochelle (FRA) before returning again to Portsmouth. The event claimed the motto “The World’s Toughest Race” and was the ultimate sailing adventure for amateur sailors. The official charity for the races is Save the Children and the race patron is HRH The Princess Royal. After failing to secure a title sponsor, the company went into administration on 9 October 2006 placing the future of the race in doubt. The fleet was then put up for sale
  • Le Global Challenge est une course autour du monde à la voile, créée en 1989 par Challenge Business, une entreprise appartenant à Chay Blyth. Les participants doivent effectuer un tour du monde « à l'envers », c'est-à-dire contre les vents dominants sur la majorité du parcours.
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  • The Global Challenge (not to be confused with Global Challenge Award) is a round the world yacht race run by Challenge Business, the company started by Sir Chay Blyth in 1989. It was held every four years, and took a fleet of one-design (or matching) steel yachts, crewed by ordinary men and women who have paid to take part, round Cape Horn and through the Southern Ocean where winds can reach 70 knots. The fee for the last race proposed (in 2008) was £28,750.
  • Le Global Challenge est une course autour du monde à la voile, créée en 1989 par Challenge Business, une entreprise appartenant à Chay Blyth. Les participants doivent effectuer un tour du monde « à l'envers », c'est-à-dire contre les vents dominants sur la majorité du parcours.
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  • Global Challenge
  • Global Challenge
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