Global digital reach for offshore and ocean sailing continues to expand rapidly across streaming, social, and interactive platforms – transforming what was once a niche spectator sport into a major online event. Based on recent race data and media analyses.
Vendee Globe 2020-21
Over 170 million page views in first month, 46.5M video views, and nearly 1M players in the virtual race
The Ocean Race TOR 2023-26
Estimated 250–300 million cumulative media audience, with high growth in live streaming and sustainability campaigns
Golden Globe Race
Projected to generate tens of millions of online views through a new 24/7 “LIVE WINDOW” system
Ocean Globe Race OGR
1.5+ million unique site visitors early in races; 350+ broadcasters and hundreds of millions reac
Global Solo Challenge GSC based on Global Solo Challenge Profile and Media Report
80 million plus audience, 106 TV Channels, 157 Countries, 134,000 GSC Community, 750,000 followers (Skippers)
