Ocean Globe Race

Starting in Europe in September 2027, the OGR is a 27,000-mile sprint around the globe, spread across four legs, taking in the Southern Ocean and the three Great Capes.

Stopovers will include Cape Town, Auckland and Punta del Este, before finishing back in Europe in April 2028.

To win the OGR challenge is to be first in class or handicap overall winner. In the spirit of adventure, the event will be sailed under International Collision Regulations.

FIRST LEG: Start 12 September 2027. 7800 miles. First boats finish 11-23 October 2027.
SECOND LEG: Start 14 November 2027. 7250 miles. First boats finish 23 December 2027-1 January 2028.
THIRD LEG: Start 23 January 2028. 6200 miles. First boats finish 21-28 February 2028.
FOURTH LEG: Start 13 March 2028. 6550 miles. Finish 9-18 April 2028.

Printable OGR Route Map

Race Start: EUROPE

Cape Town, South Africa

Visit Cape Town Waterfront

Auckland, New Zealand

It is truly fitting that Auckland would host the race's third stopover in 2023. We look forward to formalising this arrangement in the coming weeks with the Ocean Globe Race organisers.
Chris Simpson, Head of Major Events, Tātaki Auckland

Visit Auckland

Punta del Este, Uruguay

The Yacht Club Punta del Este is thrilled to welcome the Ocean Globe Race. We look forward to working with OGR's fantastic team and receiving the intrepid sailors whose courage and determination keep the spirit of the Whitbread alive.
Juan Etcheverrito, Commodore of Yacht Club Punta del Este

Yacht Club Punta del Este