This is one of the simplest course: leave the three great capes on port (Good hope, Lewin and Horn) starting from an imaginary line between Ouessant and Lizard cape which is the limit between the Atlantic ocean and the English Channel. It is however the longest and hardest course! It crosses all the oceans from the equatorial dying breezes to the roaring 40th through twenty or so different weather systems! It also includes the most mythical passage in sailing history, which is also the most dangerous one: The cape horn. There are no escape, quiet or in fury, it has to be crossed…

The trophée Jules Verne was created by Bruno Peyron in 1993 with a clear objective : sail round the world in less than 80 days. Peyron and his crew were the first one to attempt and beat the record with 79days!
Several seamen will then try to beat this record. Peter Blake will establish a new record in 1994 aboard Enza in 74days. Olivier de Kersauzon with his trimaran Sport Elec will only beat this record in 1997 after several attempts with a time of 75 days. In 2001, Bruno Peyron will retake his trophy in 64 days with the maxicat Orange.
Finally, using a favourable weather system, Steve Fossett will beat the record after 58 days in 2004.