Fremantle - Heard Island

Challenge for Ocean Fifty by Spindrift International

Fremantle - Heard Island

Challenge for Ocean Fifty by Spindrift International

for Individual sailors and teams

The Fremantle to Heard Island Ocean 50 Challenge is a grueling solo yacht race pushing the limits of endurance and seamanship. Departing from Fremantle, Western Australia, competitors navigate thousands of nautical miles through the unpredictable and punishing conditions of the Southern Ocean en route to the remote and icy shores of Heard Island. This extreme passage is sailed in strict One Design Ocean 50 class yachts, and successful completion counts toward global solo sailing rankings. Skippers must ensure they carry sufficient provisions, including ample food and fresh water, as resupply is impossible in this desolate part of the world. Good Luck Captain!

   
Limitations Carry sufficient food and water
Sail mode Any
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4 record attempts

Course

1 Start line S32° 3.29' E115° 43.01'
2 Finish line S53° 0.86' E73° 27.94'

Leaderboard

 

1

spe.bonne

Danny Boy

Finished 2025-08-12 19:09 UTC in 6d. 0h. 37m. 18s.

2

Pelagic X

Wallaby 1

Finished 2025-06-30 05:22 UTC in 6d. 15h. 39m. 12s.

3

Tone

Tones OCEAN FIFTY

Finished 2025-07-15 20:01 UTC in 7d. 1h. 9m. 6s.

4

bozman_2

Matl_eau

Finished 2025-09-03 08:59 UTC in 8d. 17h. 18m. 10s.
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