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Dan and Pilar celebrating their finishes in the Mini Globe Race
Dan Turner – Crossing the finish line after 28,000NM in Antigua aboard home-built, Immortal Game
Dan Turner and Immortal Game, second place overall after completing the Mini Globe Race
McIntyre Mini Globe Race World-First Winners
The first-ever McIntyre Mini Globe Race has its champion. Renaud Stitelmann aboard #28 CAPUCINETTE (SUI) won every leg of the race and established the first official race record at 180 days, 11 hours, 25 minutes and 57 seconds
On 9 March 2026, Adam Waugh aboard #170 LITTLE WREN (UK) claimed fifth place overall, crossing the finish line as the sixth finisher in 199 days, 21 hours, 59 minutes and 28 seconds
Spanish skipper Pilar Pasanau's arrival in Antigua after finishing second in the Mini Globe Race solo circumnavigation. On 8 March 2026, Pilar Pasanau aboard #98 PETER PUNK (ESP) secured fourth place overall
Keri Harris aboard #47 ORIGAMI (UK) made a remarkable third-place finish, stopping the clock at 190 days, 21 hours, 4 minutes and 45 seconds as the fourth finisher back to Antigua in the Mini Globe 2025
Renaud, Pilar and Dan, the top three finishers on Leg 4 of the Mini Globe Race 2025-26, have shared an extraordinary journey and formed a close bond, becoming a very special family along the way
Dan Turner aboard #05 IMMORTAL GAME (AUS) made a historic second-place finish and became the third skipper to complete the final leg, stopping the clock at 184 days, 1 hour, 20 minutes and 42 seconds sailed days
On 9 March 2026, Jakub Ziemkiewicz aboard #185 BIBI (IRE) secured sixth place overall, crossing the finish line as the fifth finisher in 200 days, 13 hours, 18 minutes and 7 seconds
Renaud Stitelmann aboard #28 CAPUCINETTE (SUI) won every leg of the race and established the first official race record at 180 days, 11 hours, 25 minutes and 57 seconds. Credit: Rob Havill / McIntyre MGR2025-26
Pilar Pasanau (#98 Peter Punk): After the Globe 580 Transat, Pilar wasn't sure she could continue—no sponsorship and missing a sail—but she still made the Mini Globe start. One year later, she's thriving
The Saturday Special aboard Argo: Probably some fresh cabbage or zucchini from the Recife market – luxury dining before the galley runs dry!
15 solo sailors departed Antigua on February 23, 2025 in their mighty Minis. Now 11 are on track to return, the other four retired for personal reasons, not because their boats failed – proving the ALMA Class 580 is built to sail around the world
Mini Globe Race 2025 weather picture
As the fleet cleared the mouth of the Amazon, a new enemy appeared: vast mats of sargassum seaweed
“Mini & Mega”: A humbling reality check—ALMA Globe 580 sailors chasing big dreams in tiny boats. One year later, they're on the verge of making history: sailing around the world and back
Doldrums, Squalls & Trade Winds: The Mini Globe Race fleet pushes for the Antigua finish—while Jakub doesn't miss a chance to grab a squall-powered bath
Hot on their heels is Dan Turner on IMMORTAL GAME- even with a pulled back muscle and three days mostly stuck in his bunk, he was still making 145-mile days, helped by the current
Huge thanks to the incredible Christine Turner for the fantastic LIVE coverage, FPVella team for a flawless start, and the team at Marina Recife for looking after our fleet like family. You made this possible! We'll be back in 2029 for sure. Bring it on!
Pleasant start and 14 hours after leaving Recife, Pilar Pasanau has taken the lead – a first for her in the entire circumnavigation. She said she wanted to shine on this leg. She meant it
The last stopover. One final group shot. What started as brave sailors has become an unbreakable family. Next stop: Antigua
History in the making. On Thursday, the 11 Mighty Mini's left Recife, Brazil for the final 2,300-mile sprint to the finish line
Keri Harris nailed the start – first across the line. But he rolled the dice, heading offshore for current and stronger breeze. The fleet held inshore. 14 hours later, that gamble cost him 40 miles
Jasmine aboard #88 Numbatou in the Mini Globe Race 2025-26, still at sea when she received the great news - winner of the Ocean Cruising Club Jester Award 2025
Post-race blues before it's even over — everyone's already wondering, “What's next?” But for now in Recife… it's party time, because Carnival begins!
The MGR 2025–26 fleet received a beautiful welcome — and a wonderful marina boat tour — from Sueli and Manolo at Recife Marina. Special thanks to Yannick Ollivier of FPVela (Pernambuco Sailing Association) for making the connection
Jasmine dressed up as Christian????
Christian's nightly ritual at sea: a cup of Bois Chéri tea — his Mauritian comfort and “wellness fuel” on the long run from Mauritius to Recife, now down to the last precious sips