Why is it so difficult to sail around Cape Horn?

Cape Horn has a well deserved reputation as one of the most dangerous shipping lanes on earth due to a confluence of several factors. In more southerly latitudes prevailing winds, and waves are able to travel around the world largely uninterrupted by any land masses. read more

Cape Horn has a well deserved reputation as one of the most dangerous shipping lanes on earth due to a confluence of several factors. In more southerly latitudes prevailing winds, and waves are able to travel around the world largely uninterrupted by any land masses. Winds can thus attain tremendous speeds, and waves can reach tremendous sizes. read more

Cape Horn Many of the world’s most prestigious and challenging ocean yacht races – such as the Volvo Ocean Race and the Vendee Globe – sail around the world via the Cape Horn, owing to the challenge it poses and its revered place in the sport of yachting. read more