Mini Globe Race Finishes: Small Boats, Big Dreams, One Epic Lap of the Planet

20 Mar 2026

Mini Globe Race Finishes: Small Boats, Big Dreams, One Epic Lap of the Planet

The Mini Globe Race has officially come to an end, with an extraordinary fleet of solo sailors completing a full circumnavigation that redefines what’s possible in small boats.

Starting and finishing in Antigua, the race was the brainchild of Australian adventurer Don McIntyre, conceived back in 2020 with a simple but powerful idea — make ocean racing accessible again.

No carbon. No foils. No massive budgets.

Just home-built plywood yachts, traditional navigation, and sailors willing to take on the world.

Final Results

After months alone at sea, navigating everything from steady trade winds to powerful ocean swells, the final standings tell the story of endurance, consistency, and resilience:

  1. Renaud Stitelmann – Capucinette – 180 days 11h 25m
  2. Dan Turner – Immortal Game – 184 days 1h 20m
  3. Keri Harris – Origami – 190 days 21h 4m
  4. Pilar Pasanau – Peter Punk – 191 days 16h 10m
  5. Adam Waugh – Little Wren – 199 days 21h 59m
  6. Jakub Ziemkiewicz – Bibi – 200 days 13h 18m
  7. Christian Sauer – Argo – 201 days 19h 10m
  8. Eric Marsh – Sunbear – 213 days 13h 39m
  9. Jasmine Harrison – Numbatou – 214 days 16h 43m
  10. Ertan Beskardes – Trekka – 216 days 30h 2m
  11. Joshua Kali – Skookum – 223 days 2h 11m

A Race Back to the Roots

Out of the original 15 entrants, sailors from eight different countries set off on a westabout circumnavigation following the traditional trade wind route — the long way around.

This wasn’t just a race — it was a test of self-reliance, problem solving, and mental endurance.

Why This Race Matters

In a world where ocean racing is increasingly dominated by cutting-edge technology and big budgets, the Mini Globe Race stands apart.

It proves that:

  • You don’t need a million-dollar boat to sail around the world
  • Simplicity can be an advantage, not a limitation
  • The spirit of adventure is still very much alive

For many sailors, this race is more relatable than the Vendée Globe or IMOCA circuit — because it feels achievable.

Not easy. But achievable.

The Real Takeaway

What stands out most isn’t just the results — it’s what these sailors chose to do.

They took on the challenge. They trusted themselves. And they followed it through to the end.

For anyone thinking about their own sailing plans, this race is a good reminder:

You don’t need the perfect boat or timing. You just need to take the first step.

Source: Mini Globe Race