BT Global Challenge2005 Sunday 3rd October
On Sunday 3rd October 2004, 12 identical 72ft ocean racing yachts will sail from Portsmouth, ready not just to survive those conditions, but to race through them. Each yacht will be crewed by 17 ordinary men and women led by a professional skipper. Most will want to be in the team that wins the Princess Royal Trophy but every single crew member will be setting out to push themselves to the limit and to have the adventure of their lives.


The Wrong Way
It's tough because they race 'the wrong way' around the world - against the prevailing winds and currents. En route they'll stop in Buenos Aires, Wellington, Sydney, Cape Town, Boston and La Rochelle before returning to Portsmouth ten months later. Conditions will range from the calms and energy-sapping heat of the doldrums to the icebergs, storms and monumental seas of the southern oceans.


Support
Global Challenge is more than just a yacht race. It brings together the business community, a major charity - Save the Children, the media and tens of thousands of supporters as well as the crews. Over 120 organisations participate in the event through sponsorships and partnerships. Spectators from around the world visit the ports of call and track the event on the race website and through coverage in the world's media.

More info at BT Global Challenge Website