Congratulations to French Legend Pen Duick VI, Skipper Marie Tabarly,1st Mate Tom & the whole team,1st crossed
#OGR2023
leg4 finish line in Cowes UK. Concluding its global adventure by securing LINE HONOURS &1st IRC for this leg. Stay tuned as it aims for the overall IRC victory!
Congratulations
#OGR2023
Team PEN DUICK V1 FIRST AROUND CAPE HORN AT 0451UTC 6TH FEB.
Earlier message from Marie onboard Pen Duick VI: “cabo de hornos less than 50miles. new speed record for pdvi : 28.3kn !” Pic Credit: OGR2023/Rob Havill
#OGR2023
Entrant Update last night: The Helicopter with Stephane onboard has landed safely at Funchal Airport on the island of Madeira and he was being transported to Hospital 🙂 BRAVO to all the International Marine Rescue Coordination Centers involved with this challenging .
Maiden Triumphant Taking IRC Gold in McIntyre Ocean Globe Race
Maiden’s Win is official! Tfirst ever all-women crew to win an around the world yacht race! Credit: Aida / Tim / OGR2023
Congratulations Team Pen Duick VI, FR first arrived Punta del Este, won
#OGR23
-24 Leg3 Line Honours
Special thanks for Yacht Club Punta del Este for hosting us!
#sailing
#winner
#today
Congratulations Team Maiden crossed the
#ogr2023
Leg Two finish line at 07:39am (local time) in Auckland, after 38 days at sea! It’s a fantastic sight to see welcomed across the line by legendary boats Steinlager 2 and Lion NZ 💪
UPDATE
#OGR2023
PEN DUICK VI IS FLYING TOWARD THE FINISH LINE & COULD TAKE THE DOUBLE - LINE HONORS AND IRC. THEN CAN SHE SECURE THE CROWN OF IRC OVERALL - SHE CURRENTLY HOLDING 2ND PLACE - ETA ACROSS THE ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON FINISH LINE COWES IS 2300HRS UTC 11TH APRIL 2023- WOW!
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BUSY NIGHT W/ TRANSLATED 9 NOW RETURNING SLOWLY TO THE FAULKLANDS W/ HULL DAMAGE. OGR CALLED A CODE ORANGE & MRCC'S BEEN INFORMED OF THE SITUATION. ONSHORE ENGINEERS INVOVLED. TEMPORARY REPARS ATTEMPTED.ALL CREW NEXT OF KIN ADVISED .FURTHER UPDATE SHORTLY
@Translated_9
Congratulations Team Explorer crossed
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Leg 4 finish line after 69 days at sea!
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- 24 Last boat in, finally finished their around the world adventure!
UPDATE: Translated9 ARRIVED SAFELY IN PORT WILLIAMS FALKLAND ISLAND AT 6AM & IN THE PAST FEW HOURS HAVE CONCLUDED OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE WILL BE NEEDED TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. THIS MEANS THEY OUTSIDE ANY RANKINGS FOR LEG 3. THEIR INTENTION IS TO BE CONTINUE THEIR
#OGR2023
IN LEG FOUR...
#OGR2023
Update CODE RED:TRIANA REQUEST IMMEDIATE MEDIVAC of CASUALTY.Casualty is worsening, continuing blood loss & deteriorating condition in general. Morphine is administered. Portugal MRCC have approved a medivac by military helicopter and flight plans are currently underway.
ETA Update ;
#OGR2023
...EXPLOR ER is looking good for an arrival around 1200UTC or 1400hrs local time Saturday 4th !! a day before the start...woop woop ! HAPPY DAYS FOR THE CREW!!
ENTRANT UPDATE -
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- TRANSLATED9 HEADING TO PORT WITH HULL DAMAGE
OGR is closely monitoring the situation and at this time has not declared a CODE ORANGE and the Captain has not requested any assistance.
#GGR2022
Tapio Lehtinen had a sentimental moment as sailed passed Asteria's grave w/Team Galiana WithSecure in the
#OGR2023
.Salut Asteria!!!
Tapio:Exactly 1 year since the sinking of Asteria. I'm happy & thankful to be sailing w/ a fantastic team & a great boat. Thx evr1 invlvd!
12 Sept 2023, 13:10
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
The sun is shining, the spinnaker is up. We are flying along averaging 10knts. Life is good :)
ETA UPDATE
#OGR2023
MAIDEN ETA ANY TIME BETWEEN 1400-1700UTC 16TH APRIL, THIS MAY THEN PUT THEM BEHIND Spirit of Helsinki in IRC for leg 4 but ahead of SPH overall since the start & TRIANA struggling to finish in the afternoon of April 22nd to stay ahead of MAIDEN'S finish time..
ETA UPDATE;
#OGR2023
PEN DUICK VI may arrive at around 0100hrs local time NZ 13TH DEC.. OR 1200HRS UTC 12TH DEC. Will update again in about five hours
#visitauckland
Visit Auckland
French yacht Pen Duick VI FR (14) due to arrive in Punta del Este evening of 13th February. Maiden UK (03), Spirit of Helsinki FI (71) and Neptune FR (56) due 15th. Check out the latest news and updates for
#OGR2023
.. 🙂
Feb 29, 1:40 PM
Team 09:
#Translated9
As we approach Punta we want to thank all the amazing Falkland Islanders who made this possible. Paul and Sally Ellis and Ian Steve Marc Rocky Jamal Simon Vikki Jill Lookout Lodge Crew and everyone else who helped
11 Sept 2023, 12:39
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
We are finally racing and it feels great. I think we had a really decent start. The boat is happy and the crew is happy. its all good! H
Check out our latest newsletter…. Whitbread History Comes Full Circle with Maiden’s Triumphant Return Home to UK!
Hours Seperate Maiden UK and Triana FR for IRC Gold.
Check out
#OGR2023
latest press release, The Italians Roar into Auckland In Historic McIntyre Ocean Globe Finish to Leg 2, Pen Duick VI FR (14) take 2nd, Spirit of Helsinki FI (71) battling for 3rd,📸Georgia Schofield
@Georgiasphoto
🙂
Sep 30, 2023, 9:31 PM
eam 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
Racing our way south at top speed on a fine reach, escorted by playful spinner dolphins. Equator here we come! ETA 0200
23 Sept 2023, 10:50 pm
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
After a painful 4 hours with light breeze, we must have finally impressed the gods with our wind dances!
Feb 22, 2024, 11:12 AM
Team 28:
#Explorer
(AU) - SWAN 57 - Sayula
"If you ignore the fact we're going the wrong way, it's been a lovely couple of days' sailing"
Lastest news:
#OGR2023
Adventure Godspeed: The Skeleton Crew arrived in Portugal & repairs underway, Skipper Taylor Grieger : The advantage of having a boat full of pissed off marines is they don’t sleep or eat until the job's done. Rest assured we’re going to finish this race.
Feb 15, 2024, 4:12 PM
"Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer"
after more than 6000 nm and we are less than a mile away from helsinki on the final day! racing the finnish 2 the finish!
Nov 10, 2023, 4:24 PM
Team 06:
#GalianaWithSecure
(FIN)
@SailingTapio
- SWAN 55 - Adventure
06 at Lon of my beloved Asteria. Paid tribute, my thoughts with the lates Olin, Rod, Lasse & my friend Kamu making an GGR winner & Kirsten saving me xxoo <3
Oct 1, 2023, 8:23 AM
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
woohoo Maiden crossed the Equator at approx 0615 offerings to Neptune of biscuits crips and Payals mums homemade sweets
ETA:
#OGR2023
Translated9 AT 1300HRS NEW ZEALAND 12TH DEC WAS 165 MILES FROM THE FINISH. For now IT APPEARS she could arrive IN Auckland harbour between 9am - 12 noon local time. New ETA in about six hours with a live tracker update.
#VisitAuckland
Visit Auckland
ETA Update : Pen Duick VI is becalmed about 30 miles out but the breeze is coming . At 12.30UTC Speed: 0.8knts Distance to the finish: 31.6 NM. Translated is far behind.. Speed: 7.6 knots Distance to the finish: 126.9 NM. ETA Saturday morning and Maiden Late Saturday!
#OGR2023
Latest news: French Whitbread Winner L’Esprit d’équipe Takes Second In Line Honours in McIntyre Ocean Globe!
Misses Out on Snatching Leg 4 IRC from Pen Duick VI by just 1 hr 54 Mins
22 Sept 2023, 10:01 pm
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
Light winds, its very hot. Sailing past Cape Verde, if we were not racing it might be tempting to stop for a cold drink.
19 Sept 2023, 10:01 pm
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
We are past the Canaries! Kate got hit by a fish. This led to a dissusion on what karoke song a flying fish would sing.
Oct 8, 2023, 8:38 PM
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
sun is shining, 1st time not close hauled in a week! ""a day without laughter is a day wasted"" C Chaplain
Feb 13, 2024, 8:46 PM
Team 28:
#Explorer
(AU) - SWAN 57 - Sayula
2nd steering failure in 24hrs. Underway again now. Not sure whether the lucky red socks are working or not...
ETA UPDATE: Galiana WithSecure is about 24 miles out making 8kts in strong SE winds and building 4mtr seas which will hold all the way in. We expect to see him cross the finish line between 1930-2000hrs local time tonight. Local weather is 30-35kts gusting 45kts and higher.
Nov 27, 2023, 6:47 AM
"Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer"
we were extremely disappointed to not find yellow buoy in middle of ocean as we passed waypoint. Budget cuts I suppose. That made me laugh out loud!! GXX
Nov 11, 2023, 8:43 PM
Team 08:
#Outlaw
(AU) - BALTIC 55 - Adventure
REMEMBERANCE DAY: For the Service Men & Women who have fallen, Least We Forget. For those Service Men & Women who have and are serving we are proud and apprieciate you. Thank You
Oct 2, 2023, 11:30 AM
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
We have finally managed to get a good forecast. Armed with this new information, we charge south.
23 Sept 2023, 10:40 am
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
The sun is shining, the wind is 15=20knts, A2 spinnaker flying, casettes playing. Pure Good Vibes :)@
19 Sept 2023, 1:40 am
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
We made the decision to go throughCanaries.We will have to wait until we get to the other side to see if it pays off.
Latest NEWS from
#OGR2023
, photos and clips 🙂 Subscribe on the OGR website. Fleet split in three with Pen Duick VI FR (14), Translated 9 IT (09), Maiden UK (03) and Spirit of Helsinki (71) neck & neck steaming ahead.
12 Sept 2023, 1:45 Am"Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer"
After some light upwind, the wind is finally increasing and coming aft. I think we are just about to overtake T9!
Mar 21, 2024, 2:52 PM
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - FLYER
Nowruz Mubarak! Happy New Year! Sending love and energy from the Atlantic Ocean to my family and to the brave & strong women of Afghanistan. I wish one day soon my country will be free. Najiba
Pen Duick VI FR (14) first in McIntyre Ocean Globe Fleet to round the infamous Cape Horn at 04:51 UTC February 6th, in ‘perfect’ Southern Ocean winds.Translated 9 IT (09) crossed Cape Horn 5.5 hrs later. Check out our latest news.
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Five days out – too close to call for line honours – hours separate Translated 9 IT (09) and Pen Duick VI FR (14) under 1,000 miles to go. Different routes, different tactics, same finish line. Who will triumph? Check out our latest news:
Nov 18, 2023, 1:31 PM
Team 06:
#GalianaWithSecure
(FIN)
@SailingTapio
- SWAN 55 - Adventure
06 Exactly one year since the sinking of Asteria. I'm happy and thankful to be sailing with a fantastic team and a great boat. Thx evr1 invlvd!
ETA UPDATE : Spirit of Helsinki will be crossing the Leg 1 finish line in the next 3 quarters of hours… watch live on our Facebook and YouTube channel:)
Nov 2, 2023, 9:11 PM
Team 28:
#Explorer
(AU) - SWAN 57 - Sayula
28 If anyone knows the location of the South Atlantic High please send a postcard to Explorer, PO Box 28, Windhoek, Namibia
Mar 25, 2024, 7:29 AM
"Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer"
145 days have passed since we last crossed the equator, hello northern hemisphere and happy equator crossing:)
Sep 24, 2023, 11:39 PM
Team 08:
#Outlaw
(AU) - BALTIC 55 - Adventure
OUTLAW under attack! Last night a squadron of flying fish left their mark on crew and yacht. During the day pilot whales escourted us a great day in nature
Feb 8, 2024, 3:28 PM
"Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer"
escorted by dolphins as we sailed thru the la marie straite! now we head 'al norte'(enthusiastic smiley face emoji)(dolphin emoji)
Feb 24, 2024, 1:10 PM
"Team 09:
#Translated9
(IT) - SWAN 65 - Flyer"
T9 crew are delighted to be back on the water and racing to join the OGR fleet in Punta. All possible thanks to support in Stanley
Mar 8, 2024, 9:53 PM
"Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer"
getting tossed around by the waves! casual 35 kt sail change n catching 0 gravity on bow + rain hitting my face, i <3 sailing!
11 Sept 2023, 11:47
Team 56:
#Neptune
(FR) - 60FT ALUMINIUM SLOOP - Flyer
First night on board ok - little wind during the early night - thanks to everyone who came to support us for the departure - NEPTUNE
Nov 5
71:
#SpiritofHelsinki
Ay Caramba! We chose conservative G2 for start too small sail choice. We’d 15 kn just bef start but wind drop under 10. Now back in business w/9.0 kn boat speed aft several sail chainge in record breaking time! WHAT A CREW!
Oct 9, 2023, 7:20 AM
Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer
Maiden chomping at the bit pulling hard as we romp along under a blanket of stars towards the southern cross- fabulous!
Feb 10, 2024, 1:46 PM
Team 66:
#Triana
(FR) - SWAN 53 - Adventure
Our thoughts are with our friends of Translated, we hope you've made it to Falkland safely and to see you back on the water Pronto!
Latest news: God Speed out 📷 and more!! Picture: Alex from Galiana WithSecure well and truly getting in touch with the Southern Ocean.
#OGR2023
2nd Leg:
#VisitAuckland
Visit Auckland
Sep 13, 2023, 11:34 PM
Team 09:
#Translated
9 (IT) - SWAN 65 - Flyer
Dog fight off Finisterre. 3 days in, we're sailing in close combat with Pen Duick, Maiden and Spirit of H. Let the battle continue
Mar 5, 2024, 9:43 PM
"Team 03:
#maidenfactor
(UK) - 58FT BRUCE FARR DESIGN - Flyer"
hand painted kite is flying! BIG thx 2 greg, karin n all those who helped<3 2 bad so sad most of the fleet is behind us n cant c it, SIKEEE!
Feb 10, 2024, 3:10 AM
"Team 09:
#Translated9
(IT) - SWAN 65 - Flyer"
T9 arrived in Falklands for hull assessment. Awaiting daylight to enter Port Stanley. Crew all well.
Fickle First Week for McIntyre Ocean Globe Race. Crews Facing Reality of Long Hard Slog North. Evrika FR (07), Maiden UK (03), Sterna SFA (42) and Spirit of Helsinki FI (71) suffered damage and breakages onboard. Check out latest news:
Nov 12, 2023, 6:36 PM
Team 42:
#STERNA
OF ALLSPICE YACHTING (SA) - SWAN 53 - Adventure
"HEADING FOR MOSSELBAY TO FIX RUDDER LEAK. VERY DISSAPOINTED, BUT SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST.
"
#OGR2023
Today,the Ocean Globe Race wears a red tulip on April 11 to raise awareness of World Parkinson’s Day!
In a few days, Bertrand Delhom onboard Neptune - Gagner Avec Parkinson will become the first Parkinson's patient to sail around the world with crews!
“We went three weeks without any weather information so we decided to take the old-fashioned route .”SPIRIT OF HELSINKI, First Across the Line in Leg One of McIntyre
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Check out our latest news
Nov 20, 2023, 8:44 AM
Team 28:
#Explorer
(AU) - SWAN 57 - Sayula
Happy to report that after our first night at sea we still have the number of sails as when we started
Latest
#OGR2023
Press Release is out 🙂 Congratulations Team Translated9 Finally Home
Translated 9 Defeat The Odds To Finish McIntyre Ocean Globe Race
The Italians Prove Anything Is Possible!!! BRAVO!
Mar 6, 2024, 4:25 PM
"Team 09:
#Translated9
(IT) - SWAN 65 - Flyer"
It's taken a massive effort from the whole team and helpers to get to leg 4. T9 crew exhausted but delighted to be sailing again