The 2024 Vendée Globe officially commenced on Sunday, November 10, at 13:02, with 40 skippers departing from Les Sables-d’Olonne in front of a captivated crowd. This 10th edition of the solo round-the-world sailing race, often dubbed the ‘Everest of the…
The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe commenced on November 10, 2024, with a record 40 skippers setting sail from Les Sables-d’Olonne for a non-stop, solo circumnavigation. The event, celebrated with a vibrant send-off by hundreds of thousands of fans,…
Paul Meilhat, a talented sailor from the Paris region, is preparing for his second Vendée Globe with his Imoca yacht, Biotherm. Known for his early start in competitive sailing and significant achievements, Meilhat won the 2018 Route du Rhum and…
Jingkun Xu has made history as the first Chinese sailor to compete in the Vendée Globe, overcoming significant challenges due to his disability and limited resources. With a 20-year-old boat and the smallest budget in the fleet, Xu, who started…
At 65, seasoned skipper Jean Le Cam is set for his sixth Vendée Globe, a testament to his enduring spirit in solo sailing. With a remarkable history, including four finishes in the top 10, his focus this year is on…
The Vendée Globe, often dubbed the ‘Everest of the seas’, tests sailors’ mental fortitude as half of participants typically abandon the race. Skippers employ various mental preparation techniques to cope with stress, isolation, and emotional fluctuations during the grueling solo…
The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe, the prestigious non-stop solo round-the-world sailing race, kicks off on November 10 from Les Sables d’Olonne. With a record 40 participants, including defending champion Yannick Bestaven and six female sailors, this year’s race…
The Vendée Globe, known as the world’s toughest sailing competition, faces its 10th edition this Sunday. With a 60% success rate and a tragic history that includes the loss of three sailors, it presents both thrilling challenges and grave risks….
