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Join Us In 2026!
Get ready for the sailing adventure of a lifetime! The Seychelles Challenge is back from 5 - 11 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" size="large"...
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,...
Tales From The Helm: Justin Clohessy & Team
... on the importance of the right kit Hi, I'm Justin Clohessy and I'm skippering the Infinity 88. We call our team Bikinis and Bowlines. We came across this event through Bruce (Parker-Forsyth), and when he mentioned it we decided it would be a perfect opportunity to...
Team Knot So Fast, Just Furious Claims Victory in a Gusty Leg 3 of the Seychelles Challenge
Flawless sailing conditions and a thrilling tactical duel defined Leg 3 of the Seychelles Challenge today, with Team Knot So Fast, Just Furious, skippered by Tony Norris, ultimately claiming top honours after corrected times were applied. The race began with a prompt...
Day 2 Race Report: High Winds Force Change of Course for Seychelles Challenge Participants
The second leg of the Seychelles Challenge was abandoned this morning due to challenging weather conditions. Race officials made the difficult decision to call off the scheduled race - an out-and-back course from Cote D’Or around Félicité and Grande Soer Islands -...
Day 1 Race Report: Gear Failure and Tactical Gambles Decide Thrilling Opener at The Seychelles Challenge
The Seychelles Challenge exploded into action on Monday with a dramatic opening leg that saw a heartbreaking gear failure decide the lead in the final moments of the race. A boisterous south-southeasterly wind, averaging 15−23kts with powerful gusts hitting 25kts,...
Trade the mundane for the magnificent!
Are you a sailor craving an adventure that blends exhilarating racing with the unparalleled beauty of a tropical paradise? Then look no further... The Seychelles Challenge isn't just another regatta; it's a 7-day flotilla sailing holiday that will redefine your...
Seychelles Challenge: Meet the Organisers
The inaugural Seychelles Challenge is a 7-day, 6-night flotilla holiday experience that features daily sailing challenges around the iconic Seychelles Islands to position the Seychelles as a sailing destination of choice. Sailors, enthusiasts and tourists will race or...
Seychelles Challenge: The Dawn of a New Era
The ultimate sailing adventure is on the horizon! The inaugural Seychelles Challenge, taking place from 20 – 27 July 2025, invites sailors from across the globe to experience the breathtaking beauty of Seychelles in a one-of-a-kind flotilla sailing event. ...