Golden Globe Race 2026
Paying homage to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s historic voyage
A Retro Race: Tethered to the 1960’s
After 312 days at sea aboard his yacht Suhaili, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston won the 1st Golden Globe Race on April 22, 1969—three months before man first set foot on the moon.
Of the 9 entrants, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was the only competitor to finish the race. In doing so, he completed the 1st single-handed, nonstop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe.
The GGR was resurrected by Don McIntyre for its 50th anniversary in 2018 with 18 entrants, and was held again in 2022 with 16 competitors. In its modern era, only 8 skippers have ever completed the race—and, to date, only one American has accomplished this feat. Guy deBoer is ready to add his name to the list.
The 2026 Golden Globe continues in the same vintage spirit—and with the same daunting task.
FINISHING IS A FEAT
THE CHALLENGE
Sail 30,000 nautical miles.
Alone. Nonstop. Unassisted.
Using Technology from 1968.
No GPS. No cell phone. No weather routing.
Not even a digital watch.
Just a sextant, paper charts, and the stars to guide the voyage.
The Route
Guy deBoer is charting his course from start to finish and will sail this legendary journey in the wake of the sailors before him, while carving a new path for those bound to follow.
START
September 6, 2026
EST DURATION
30,000 nautical miles
RACE DISTANCE
8+ months
DIRECTION
East-About
COMPETITORS
26 provisional entrants
