The horizon is starting to look clearer for those aiming to compete in the 2020 Vendée Globe. On 4th July, they are due to start the Vendée-Arctic-les Sables d’Olonne, a 3600- mile solo ocean race around a big triangle r…
•••Preparations for the start of the next Vendée Globe are going ahead in an uncertain context in terms of public health and the economy. The Vendée Council and the SAEM Vendée are doing their utmost in conjunction with all…
•••Before starting another week of confinement, get a good breath of fresh air.
•••Everyone has been affected by the health crisis caused by the Coronavirus epidemic and has to adapt to cope with this exceptional situation. The sailors have been forced to stay ashore and patiently wait until the situat…
•••On the official closing date for registering, the list of entrants for the final solo transatlantic race before the round the world race is certainly very attractive. 27 sailors make up the list of competitors for the se…
•••The last transatlantic race before the Vendée Globe will start on 16th June 2020 from New York to Les Sables d'Olonne. Organised by the IMOCA Class, this classic event should bring together a top quality line-up with, fo…
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Just over a fortnight after the lockdown ended, the sailors and their teams are now busy catching up on lost time. Many IMOCAs have been relaunched after their winter refits, which took longer than planned.
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Alan ROURA
Yannick BESTAVEN
Samantha DAVIES
Kojiro SHIRAISHI
Boris HERRMANN
Giancarlo PEDOTE
