1000 Race opens IMOCA Globe Series

The IMOCA season kicks off with the start of the 1000 Race on May 3, 2026. Seven skippers will line up to take on a demanding 1000 nautical-mile course, stretching from the Fastnet Lighthouse towards two waypoints in the Bay of Biscay. After six months of refit work, preparation, and fine-tuning, the race marks a return to solo racing for the sailors since the 2024–2025 Vendée Globe. – Full report