Longest solo non-stop yachting race

According to Official Guinness Records,

The world's longest non-stop solo sailing race is the Vendée Globe Challenge, which starts and finishes at Les Sables d'Olonne (France). The first race started on 26 November 1989. The distance currently sailed without stopping is 22,500 nautical miles (41,652 km). The race is for boats between 50 and 60 ft (15 -18 m) complying with I.M.O.C.A. 60 foot Class Rules, sailed single-handed.

For a complete list of 1989 records, please visit 1989 Guinness Records in France.

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