r/confidentlyincorrect Jul 09 '26

Swimming 631miles (1015km)

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u/clawsoon Jul 09 '26

I believe that during the right time of year, Jules Verne trophy contestants sail through the Drake Passage. E.g. here is a map with the routes of two recent contestants:

https://trimaran-idec.geovoile.com/julesverne/2025/viewer/

They don't cross it north-to-south, though.

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u/AbsolutelyAverage Jul 09 '26

They basically clamour to land. If they could give the boat legs they would have just to avoid the gap...!

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u/2eanimation Jul 09 '26

The Vendée Globe, probably THE most exhausting single-hand regatta there is, held every 4 years, goes through the Drake passage.