Overview
The Round Iceland Challenge was first introduced as an alternative to the OSTAR or TWOSTAR back at the beginning of covid as a viable option for a 2800 + mile race which could be run under covid conditions.
Starting and finishing in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and rounding Iceland to starboard, this has got to be the most demanding route of all Corinthian and arguably of all yacht races around the world.
This year Nicolas Manthos from Germany is attempting to set a world record for the overall time currently set at 39 days 10 hours by Charlene Howard and Bobby Drummond on ‘AJ Wanderlust’ in 2023. Should he finish will also set a solo record for future sailors to aim for. Nicolas will be sailing his Class 40, “cheekytatoo”, the same boat that he has entered the World Star 2026 with.
Notice of Race
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Sailing Instructions
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