Dubbed 'the world's toughest yacht race', Global Challenge 2004-2005 goes the 'wrong way' around the world against the prevailing winds and currents. Crewed by people from all walks of life, the identical fleet ensures that only the seamanship, skill and determination of those taking part make the difference between winning and losing. The race was first held in 1992, sponsored by British Steel, and BT sponsored the race in 1996 and 2000.
* Sponsored teams of 1 Skipper and 17 non-professional Crew
* 12 identical 72-foot steel hulled Challenge yachts
* Battling 70-foot waves, 70 knot winds
* Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
The race started on Sunday 3rd October from Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth (UK) and covered 30,000 miles to Buenos Aires, Argentina; Wellington, New Zealand; Sydney, Australia; Cape Town, South Africa; Boston, USA, La Rochelle France and back to Portsmouth in July 2005.
Embracing the extreme conditions of the world's oceans - from the unpredictable calm of the doldrums to the huge seas, icebergs and gale force winds of the Southern Ocean - the race is an extraordinary test of personality and human endeavour - pushing everyone to the limit.
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