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A single handed race around the world in ten foot boats

It has never been done before so these guys will be sailing into the history books to be the smallest boats to circumnavigate the globe.

The goal is to beat world record set in 1987 by Serge Testa in his 11ft 10in boat “Acrohc Australis”

Of the Vendée Globe the handyman escaping to his workshop or shed in the garden can only dream. With Around in Ten he can build and make his dreams become a reality!

Some AiT designs:

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Most of the racers are designing and building their own craft. Some will be at early stages making decisions on what to include in their design to survive the worst the ocean can throw at them. Others will be completing and adding the final touches before sea trials! Safety is paramount as these boats are too small to carry life rafts.

Full details of "each man and his boat" will be found on the "Racers" pages. An example of some of the Racers boat designs plus a few from other yacht designers are shown on the left! Each one is designed specifically for the AiT race.

Please come and join our discussion forum registration is automatically approved. When the race starts in the Bahamas on the 10th January 2009, the support boat will be feeding updates and videos directly to this site.

Around in Ten is still looking for sponsorship. If you are able to help overall or in part, please email as soon as possible. Sponsorship

If you would like to join in the Around in Ten and become a Racer, please contact us as soon as possible.