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The (Not So) Impossible Race Around the World – The 2025 Mini Globe Race. Part Three
The statistics are impressive for such small yachts. Top speed recorded was 17kts, and the best 24hr run was 219 miles, both set by Keri in Origami between Durban and Cape Town. Extreme conditions in the Southern Ocean delivered 6-7m seas. While most entrants experienced knockdowns at some point, the one-design ALMA Globe 580s have proven themselves.