Through the Vendée Globe, breathe in the sea air and immerse yourself in the race with the skippers involved in this amazing adventure.
The Vendée Globe is a single-handed sailing race held every 4 years. The skippers have to complete a 43,000 km trip round the world, following a precise route. They set off from the port of Les Sables d'Olonne, skirt the coast of Africa, go along Antarctica, sail up the coast of South America and return to their point of departure. Along the way, the sailors double three capes:
This race is exceptional and unique: they have to sail around the world single-handed, non-stop and with no assistance.
With nine editions, the Vendée Globe has become a very important and famous competition. The world’s top sailors take part, and the race is followed by more and more viewers.
For this 10th edition, the start date is 10 November 2024.
Find out all the information about the skippers of this 10th edition of the Vendée Globe.
Discover the full story of this remarkable race, nicknamed the Everest of the Seas
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