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The Ocean Race

Since 1973, The Ocean Race has been the ultimate test of a team and a human adventure like no other.

We have a proven commitment to sustainability and with the support of our sailors, teams and stakeholders, we inspire action and create tangible outcomes. The Ocean Race is the world's toughest sailing event, where the elite of the sailing profession battle it out on the most treacherous oceans. It is a nine-month marathon on the seas, passing through four oceans and five continents . The race is

an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour where the athletes push themselves to the limit of endurance in what is commonly referred to as the ‘Everest of Sailing’. Over the duration of the race, the crews experience life at the extreme: no fresh food is taken on board so they live off freeze-dried food; they experience temperature variations from -15 to +40 degrees Celsius and only take one change of clothes with them on board. They trust their lives to the skipper and each other and experience hunger and severe sleep deprivation.

🏁 Leg 1 starts on 15 January 2023.

16/06/2026

Less than 1 year to go until Cascais steals the show! 🇵🇹✨

Mark your calendars for 26 May - 6 June, 2027. We are counting down the days to get back to Portugal’s incredible coastline and warm crowds.

See you next spring! 👋⛵️

11/06/2026

In Memory of Charlie Dalin .🕊️

The global offshore community has lost one of its brightest stars, and today, the ocean feels a little emptier.

The Ocean Race family is deeply heartbroken to learn of the passing of Charlie Dalin - a hero and legend of the offshore world, and a cherished friend to so many of us.

From his historic, record-shattering victory in the Vendée Globe to his staggering achievements across the IMOCA class, he redefined what was possible on the open ocean.

We were privileged to have Charlie as a part of our own family during the 2022–23 edition of The Ocean Race. Sailing aboard 11th Hour Racing Team, he helped guide the team to a transatlantic leg victory on their path to winning the race. His humility, quiet strength, and warmth left a permanent mark on everyone on and off the water.

Charlie’s willpower, grace, and determination in facing his illness elevated him from a sporting champion to true inspiration. He fought with the soul of a sailor who feared no storm.

Our hearts, thoughts, and deepest condolences are with his wife Perrine, his family, his close friends and team mates and the entire sailing community who loved him.

Thank you, Charlie, for showing us all what it truly means to be a hero. Fair winds and smooth seas, champion. You will never be forgotten. ⛵️🖤

11/06/2026

The Mange Olsson Memorial Foundation Announced the 2026 Scholarship Recipients & Legend Award 🏆

We are thrilled to celebrate the next generation of Swedish sailing excellence alongside one of the sport's greatest icons, Paul Cayard.

At a ceremony held at Djurgården in Stockholm, rising stars Adele Ramm-Ericson (16, KSSS) and Leo Florén (16, GKSS) were officially awarded this year's Mange Olsson scholarships. Both athletes have taken the international ILCA circuit by storm, combining a professional approach to training with the team-spirited attitude that defined the late Mange Olsson.

Alongside the youth scholarships, the legendary Paul Cayard was honoured with the 2026 Mange Olsson Award. Paul's four decades of elite success spans the Olympics and the America's Cup, but he holds a particularly historic place in the offshore community. A veteran of five round-the-world races, he famously became the first American skipper to win (then the Whitbread) in 1997–98 aboard EF Language.

In the true spirit of developing the sport, the scholarship provides a unique leadership pipeline: Adele and Leo will now spend the next year being mentored directly by Paul Cayard.

Congratulations to Adele, Leo, and Paul on this well-deserved recognition, and to the Mange Olsson Memorial Foundation for continuing to foster leadership in global sailing.

👉 Read more: https://www.theoceanrace.com/en/news/15757_Magnus-Olsson-Scholarship-Recipients-Announced

📸 Malcolm Hanes / Telia

10/06/2026

This week, we hosted the Female Leadership Development Programme Immersion in , delivered in partnership with The Magenta Project and 11th Hour Racing . This kicked off the start of the 5-month mentorship programme, with 8 mentees matched to senior leaders in .

Over three days at The Ocean Race HQ, an exceptional group of women came together to learn, connect, challenge perspectives, and explore what leadership looks like in high-performance environments.

The programme combined workshops, mentoring, networking, and shadowing opportunities with senior leaders and team members from The Ocean Race. Together, participants explored topics including and , the meaning of female leadership, values-driven team building, sponsorship alignment, and personal leadership journeys.

The week embodied the shared commitment of The Ocean Race and The Magenta Project to creating pathways for more women to thrive and lead across sailing, sport, and the wider maritime industry. The future of our sport and industry is stronger when diverse voices are empowered to lead.

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08/06/2026

The fleet for The Ocean Race 2027 is growing! 🔥
🇨🇭 Welcome, !

Swiss offshore team “Embrace The Challenge” has officially signed up for the ultimate test of teamwork. They’ll be lining up for both The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 and the around-the-world race in 2027.

With a proven foiling IMOCA and a hungry, multinational crew, this is a team to watch. 👀 🚀

08/06/2026

This World Environment Day, we’re sharing some preliminary environmental insights from The Ocean Race Europe 2025.

By collecting environmental DNA (eDNA) from seawater samples across 2,000+ nautical miles, Team Paprec Arkéa helped scientists unlock a hidden world. Just 24 offshore samples revealed over 8.5 million DNA sequences, identifying thousands of species - including climate-driven jellyfish swarms, toxic algal indicators, and invasive species moving through Europe’s seas.

Using racing yachts as “vessels of opportunity” allows us to monitor global biodiversity faster and further than ever before. To protect our environment, we first have to understand it. 🌏🩵

05/06/2026

Yesterday in Lorient the officially unveiled their new IMOCA - DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE! To see this machine in real life is absolutely mind-blowing. 🤯

Designed by naval architect legend Guillaume Verdier, this boat is a massive leap forward. Featuring a unique trimaran-style central hull, it’s built to foil earlier, slam less, and fly faster across the ocean. 🌊🚀

The Roadmap:
🛠️ 1 month of final yard work before launch
🗽 Delivery at the end of August to New York
🏁 1st September: The ultimate testing ground at The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026
🌎 January 2027: The big around-the-world Race!

Huge congrats to .shiraishi and the entire team behind this incredible evolution.

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03/06/2026

For more than 50 years, we’ve connected the world through the ultimate proving ground: the sea and the ocean. 🌊

This Race isn’t for everyone. It demands more than strength, and it takes more than endurance. It forces teams, competitors, and humans to push way beyond the extraordinary. Because for us, this has never been just a trophy to win, but it’s a global movement.

Right now, the energy is building as we prepare to take on two massive, back-to-back chapters:

- 2026: The epic transatlantic race: A high-speed, full-throttle epic transatlantic race from NYC, United States to Lorient, France.
- 2027: The ultimate test of a team, making deep connections around the globe.

The ocean is our race course, our proving ground, and our home. That’s why every single mile we sail is driven by a deeper purpose. We are actively . Together with our racing fleet we are collecting vital scientific data, driving real environmental change, and inspiring the next generation to protect our blue planet.

But a movement doesn’t happen in a silo. It takes all of us - our teams, our host cities, our partners, and our fans - working as one.

We are . All of us. Together. .

Team Malizia Oliver Heer Ocean Racing Paul Meilhat Sailing Team Alan Roura - Navigateur Volvo Cars Helly Hansen Sailing Team DMG MORI Amaala GAC Alicante Puerto de Salida Generalitat Valenciana Visit St. Pete-Clearwater University of South Florida College of Marine Science

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