The Seychelles Challenge
4 – 11 July 2026
Explore the breathtaking Seychelles while racing around the islands. Either bring your own boat or charter through Sunsail or The Moorings. Stopping at the most beautiful islands along the way, the event is all about fun and adventure.
About Us
Welcome to The Seychelles Challenge!
The Seychelles Challenge is a 7-day, 6-night active holiday, featuring daily sailing challenges around the breathtaking Seychelles Islands. The event showcases the Seychelles as a premier sailing destination, and promises an unforgettable blend of competition, camaraderie, and natural beauty.
Race in comfort aboard Sunsail and The Moorings chartered catamarans, with options for bareboat or local skipper charters. Alternatively enter your own yacht and share the adventure with our charter fleet.
This adventure is paired with special functions and daily prize-giving ceremonies, hosted at exotic locations across the islands.
Skill Development
Hone your sailing skills under the guidance of experienced skippers.
Competition & Camaraderie
Race other teams while building lasting connections.
Luxury & Comfort
Enjoy island luxury both on and off the boat.
Beyond Sailing
Immerse in the beauty of the Seychelles through curated experiences.
The Seychelles Challenge - 4 - 11 July 2026
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Join Us In 2026!
Get ready for the sailing adventure of a lifetime! The Seychelles Challenge is back from 28 June to 4 July 2026, so save the date and block out your diary, because we are ready to pull out all the stops to create an unforgettable event. [gallery columns="2"...
2025 Seychelles Challenge Celebrates Successes At Awards Evening
And just like that, a week of sun, sea, and sails has drawn to a magnificent close. The 2025 Seychelles Challenge has concluded and leaves behind a wake of memories on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. After one final exhilarating day of tactical racing, the...
Day 6 Race Report: Team Knot Fast, Just Furious Conquers High Winds to Win Final Race of Seychelles Challenge
Team Knot Fast, Just Furious has triumphed in a thrilling conclusion to the Seychelles Challenge, claiming line honours and the overall win in today's final race. In today’s leg - the ABSA Challenge - the fleet battled brisk conditions with winds gusting up to 28...
Day 5 Race Report: High Winds and Towering Swell Define Dramatic Penultimate Day at Seychelles Challenge
The penultimate day of the Seychelles Challenge delivered a dramatic and challenging race, as the fleet tackled a gruelling 25 nautical mile sprint from La Digue to St Anne Island. Competitors battled formidable conditions with winds gusting over 30 knots and a sea...
Tales From The Helm: Stephen Mergens (USA) – “… the best destination in my opinion…”
My name is Steve Mergens, I'm from Virginia in the United States, and I'm here at the Seychelles Challenge. I came to the event via a skipper in Cape Town that I've known for over 35 years. I met Robbie Dove in Cape Town and did some courses in Durban, and got my...
Day 4 Race Report: Challenging Swells Force Course Change as New Faces Reach Seychelles Challenge Podium
Day 4 of the Seychelles Challenge saw competitors face their toughest conditions yet, forcing a mid-course change as a significant ocean swell rolled in. The race was originally planned to take competitors from Praslin on an anti-clockwise course around La Digue,...
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