Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

All-Female Crew Makes Historic Non-Stop Round-the-World Voyage

1/27/2026

44 10 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The Famous Project CIC's all-female crew became the first to sail non-stop around the world.
They completed the voyage aboard the Maxi Trimaran IDEC SPORT, earning the Jules Verne Trophy on January 26, 2026, after 57 days at sea.
The crew included Alexia Barrier and Dee Caffari.
They faced severe weather and equipment issues.
Their determination and teamwork enabled them to overcome obstacles and achieve this milestone in ocean racing.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1993, the Jules Verne Trophy honors non-stop circumnavigation of the globe under sail. The first successful attempt was by the catamaran Commodore Explorer. In 2017, Francis Joyon and his crew aboard IDEC SPORT set a record of 40 days, 23 hours, and 30 minutes, showcasing advancements in sailing technology and promoting gender diversity in competitive sailing through recent achievements by all-female crews.

1 of 2

Story summary

The Famous Project CIC's all-female crew became the first to sail non-stop around the world.
They completed the voyage aboard the Maxi Trimaran IDEC SPORT, earning the Jules Verne Trophy on January 26, 2026, after 57 days at sea.
The crew included Alexia Barrier and Dee Caffari.
They faced severe weather and equipment issues.
Their determination and teamwork enabled them to overcome obstacles and achieve this milestone in ocean racing.

1 / 2