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PUBLISHED ON May 28th, 2024 The second edition of the Global Solo Challenge has moved the start and finish line along the Spanish coast from A Coruña to Vigo for the 2027-28 race. The venue
was the first start port of the 2005-06 Volvo Ocean Race, and with its location within the sheltered Bay of Vigo, provides an ideal setting for participants and spectators. Prior to each
start, boats at the Real Club Náutico de Vigo will be moored on a pontoon facing the paseo marítimo, providing maximum visibility to foot traffic. This marks a significant improvement over
the first edition in 2023-24, where many felt the event was isolated from the host city of A Coruña. Starting from Vigo will be better for skippers geographically and will help safeguard
fairness in the staggered starts. Vigo’s location, south of Cape Finisterre and away from the Bay of Biscay, is not as severely affected by autumn storms as the north coast of the Iberian
peninsula minimizing any risk of delays due to adverse weather. The Global Solo Challenge offers a budget-friendly solo, non-stop race around the world, with a pursuit format start for the
dissimilar boats allowing the first boat finishing to be deemed the winner. Details: https://globalsolochallenge.com/ TAGS: Global Solo Challenge