Expressions of Interest will open in March 2026

Yachts that meet the above eligibility requirements can provide an Expression of Interest to obtain Provisional Entrant status. Yacht (and Crew) suitability will be assessed by SHORAA on the basis of the eligibility requirements above, along with considerations such as: seaworthiness for the remote and rugged passages; provision of suitable protection and amenity for the crew on extended passages in tropical and Southern Ocean conditions; and the likelihood of keeping up with the majority of the fleet.

Owners of yachts that do not meet the above eligibility criteria may express interest and apply for dispensation of specific requirements they do not meet.

Expressions of Interest will be considered by a Review Panel, prior to Provisional Entrant Status being offered. SHORAA may offer Provisional Entrant Status; if SHORAA does not offer Provisional Entrant Status, this is unappealable and reasons need not be disclosed. SHORAA may request further information or commitment(s), or offer recommendations following their deliberations.

No Boat Yet?

Expressions of Interest may be made by sailor who has not yet built or purchased the yacht to be entered. Such an individual will have the benefits of Provisional Entrant Status, however, they will still need to have the eligibility of their yacht accepted prior to them becoming an Entrant. (This could be done pre-purchase or from design to confirm eligibility).