The Vendée Globe is not only an exceptional human and sporting adventure. Behind each race also lies a major scientific contribution, often unknown to the general public.
•••The Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, which sets sail from Les Sables D’Olonne on November 10th, is a test of sailing skill, of sporting competitiveness and endurance for both boat and sailor.
•••In this new episode, we joined Sébastien Marsset, skipper of the IMOCA Foussier. During 24…
•••The 2020 edition of the Vendée Globe has generated unprecedented interest. As a result, th…
•••The 39-year-old skipper has announced his retirement to the race directors after just over…
•••On April 28th, 33 IMOCA skippers, 13 Class40 skippers, including some of the brightest and…
•••After a spectacular 2023 season, that saw more miles sailed by more sailors in more races …
•••More boats, more sailors and more races – the 2023 IMOCA season was a blockbuster that was…
•••The first IMOCA boats are arriving at full speed towards Martinique. Only 150 miles now se…
•••After a nine-day delay, the historic start of the 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre-Normandie Le …
•••Because of a rapidly worsening weather forecast, in particular for the period Monday into …
•••After a superb Route du Rhum, finishing in 11th place and top daggerboard boat, capping of…
•••Sébastien Marsset, skipper of Mon Courtie Energie-Cap Agir Ensemble took 11th place in the…
•••What is the link between Guirec Soudée, Benjamin Ferré and Sébastien Marsset? All three ha…
•••Reunited at sea, Eric and Clement took to this edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre in goo…
•••After a light start, and two dropouts, the 20 duos found the wind again and are now headin…
•••Yes, it is indeed on the British side of the Channel that the traditional canons of the Ro…
•••The IMOCA Class is taking on this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race in force, with up to 15 boats …
•••"I think I have been right around the world. Under the 100-day barrier. I thought it was g…
•••Clément Giraud crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe this morning at 09:28:21 hrs UT…
•••Hello everyone! This morning I crossed the Greenwich Meridien. It is an important event as…
•••ROAD TO THE VENDÉE GLOBE #2: Given the current public health situation and the economic di…
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