The VELUX 5 OCEANS is the original single-handed round the world yacht race. Contested every four years since 1982, previously under the titles of ‘BOC Challenge’ and ‘Around Alone’, the race is the longest and toughest event for any individual in any sport.
Single-handed around the world's oceans in thoroughbred racing yachts represents The Ultimate Solo Challenge, frequently described as the maritime equivalent of scaling Everest. While approximately 15,000 people are estimated to have climbed Everest only 163 have sailed around the world single-handed. The ultimate in human endeavour, only 90 people have so far completed this race.
Founder of Clipper Ventures Plc, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail solo and non-stop around the world, completed his second solo circumnavigation in the 2006-2007 edition of the race. The next VELUX 5 OCEANS race will start from La Rochelle, France, on 17 October 2010. Clipper Events offers the opportunity to sail with Sir Robin in his Open 60, Grey Power.
Visit the VELUX 5 OCEANS website.