Sailing

The Ocean Race 2027, Grand Start Alicante

8 to 17 January 2027 in Alicante, Hafen, Spain.

82 days to go

About the event

Alicante hosts the start of The Ocean Race for the sixth time running;

the 2027 edition is the 15th and is sailed in the IMOCA fleet.

The first leg covers about 14,000 nautical miles to Auckland,

described by the organisers as the longest opening leg in race history.

Ahead of the start, the Ocean Live Park in the port offers a programme aimed at families,

schools and young people.

Event: The Ocean Race 2027, Grand Start Alicante
Dates: 8 to 17 January 2027
Venue: Alicante, Hafen
Country: Spain
Boat type: Sailing
Organiser: The Ocean Race
Classes and disciplines: IMOCA
Schedule: From 8 January 2027 the Ocean Live Park opens at the Muelle de Levante near the Explanada, bringing visitors close to the boats, teams, science and ocean protection. Race start on 17 January 2027. Later stopovers are Auckland, Itajaí, St. Pete-Clearwater and Cascais, with the finish at AMAALA on the Red Sea.
Website: theoceanrace.com
Event notice: Notice from the organiser