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The 15 men and women, about to risk it all and race solo around the world in an adventure that many believe is impossible. They have all worked hard to make the start line. One previously commanded an English Aircraft carrier, another swam length of UK
© Rob Havill / MGR2025
National Sailing Academy Antigua starts the McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR) in three days
On Feb. 23rd at 11.30am local time, 15 solo sailors will set off from Falmouth Harbour ANTIGUA in home-built ALMA GLOBE 580, 19ft-5.8 metre plywood yachts to race 26000 miles around the world.