NOTICE Seeking Sponsorship (Corporate & Individual) / Media & Speaking Inquiries
48,000km
140 Days Race
One of the toughest sports in the world.
One human, circumnavigating the globe without landing, unassisted, and non-stop.
A new, sustainable race begins here.
“The First to Finish Wins”
The Ultimate Chase
The GSC employs a “Handicap System” (Pursuit Start). Start dates are staggered over several months based on the boat’s performance potential. Slower boats start first, followed by faster boats chasing them—a dramatic format designed for everyone to finish around the same time.
Designed for a Shared Finish Moment
* Staggered start times create a dramatic finish where skippers arrive together.
Comparison of the Big Three Solo Global Races
Why GSC?
| Feature | Vendée Globe | Golden Globe Race | Global Solo Challenge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concept | Pro, Fastest, High-Tech | Retro, 1968 Recreation | Inclusive, Challenge, Dream |
| Boats | IMOCA 60 (Multi-million $) | Retro boats designed pre-1988 | Wide range of existing boats (32-70ft) |
| Tech/Comms | Latest Tech | Forbidden (Sextant only) | Modern technology allowed |
| Budget | Tens of millions of USD | Relatively Controlled | Realistic (~$1.5M+) |
Why “Class 40”?
A logical choice prioritizing “Finishing”. It is the optimal solution balancing reliability and cost performance for solo navigation. It maintains high performance with top speeds over 20 knots while keeping the budget controlled.
High Reliability
A tough design with over 200 boats built and a proven track record of finishing global races like “Globe40”.
Cost Performance
Participation is possible at less than 1/10th the cost of a modern IMOCA 60. Enables sustainable project management.
Offshore Track Record
High completeness as an offshore racing boat, serving as an extension of the “Mini Transat” completed in 2025.
Class 40
A Voyage for the Future, Not Polluting the Earth.
Choice Not to Build New
To avoid the massive environmental impact (carbon footprint) of building new boats, the race encourages recycling and refitting existing boats.
Zero CO2 Emissions
Engines are not used except in emergencies. Electricity is 100% self-sufficient via solar and hydro-generators, aiming for carbon neutrality.
ISO 20121 Certified
Acquired international standards for event sustainability. One of the few advanced races in the world where environmental consideration is incorporated into the rules.
26,000 Miles
Around the 3 Great Capes.
Departing from Vigo, Spain, circumnavigating the Southern Hemisphere eastward.
Passing through “Point Nemo,” the farthest point from land, to the greatest challenge, Cape Horn (Chile).
The ultimate solitary course with no escape.
- Start/Finish: Vigo, Spain
- Cape of Good Hope (South Africa)
- Cape Leeuwin (Australia)
- Cape Horn (Chile)
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Together,
To Unseen Horizons
This challenge cannot be achieved by one sailor alone.
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Your support will push Hiroki Nakayama toward his journey around the world.
We are looking for support from companies and individuals.
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