Around the world yacht races typically last anywhere from 6 to 9 months, covering over 25,000 nautical miles. Participants face a variety of challenges including extreme weather conditions, technical failures, and mental fatigue throughout the race. The race is a true test of endurance, skill, and determination for sailors.
6 months
Why don't you follow Jessica Watson? She sailed out of Sydney this week to sail solo around the world at the tender age of 16. I think she has a web site where you can see what's going on.
twice as long as half of it
there are marathon races almost all summer long across the world.
The name on the yacht is the "Rina Jersey" I would be interested to know if anyone has further info re this yacht.
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590-feet long, AZZAM, is the worlds largest yacht and new "Mini Yacht" is 24 Ft. Reference : New "Facebook Yacht Gallery" called "Ocean Invites You" at url https://www.facebook.com/pages/oceaninvitesyoucom/618637048179922?ref=hl/
26 Miles long!
Hurdles racing can be 300m or more. As can the relay races and steeplechases. Sprints can also have 400m races. There are also the long distance races, like marathons.
This is a yacht that has capabilities of going fast enough to plane, but can also be run at low RPM's to travel long distances. In between a trawler and a speedboat.