Six new names have been added to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame as 126 Cape Horners met in Portsmouth for the annual reunion on 22 November.
The International Association of Cape Horners confirmed that 31 public nominations were reviewed by an independent committee chaired by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. Fifteen names went to the membership vote.
British sailor Paul Standbridge became the first inductee. Photographer Rick Tomlinson and offshore racer Samantha Davies followed the five-time circumnavigator from Hamble. All three hail from the Solent region.
French sailors Charlie Dalin, Catherine Chabaud and Isabelle Autissier completed the 2025 group. Their inclusion brings the total number of inductees to 46. The honours board is housed at Les Sables d’Olonne, home of the Vendée Globe.
Dalin, who won the 2024–25 Vendée Globe after breaking the race record, was unable to attend due to medical treatment. “Charlie chose to continue racing despite his diagnosis,” organisers said.
Chabaud, the first woman to complete a solo non-stop round-the-world race, was recognised for both her sailing and her work in ocean advocacy. Former Around Alone and Vendée Globe competitor
Autissier was also applauded for her long record in solo racing and rescue efforts.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston received the Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award. He was the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world.
The Chilean lighthouse keepers stationed on Cape Horn were granted honorary membership for their year-round service to passing vessels. Captain Patricio Concha accepted the certificate on their behalf.
The International Ocean Safety Award went jointly to RNLI Newhaven and the Lydd-based Coastguard helicopter crew for their rescue of an injured sailor during a storm off Newhaven Harbour on 4 June 2024.
Sailors, supporters and former competitors, including Sir Chay Blyth, attended from New Zealand, the United States, France and the UK.
