As preparations get underway for the next edition of the Vendée Globe, which will start from Port Olona at 1302 hrs (local time) or 1102 hrs (GMT) on 21st October 2012, the social networking site, which has more than 400 million active users around the world, has become an absolute must in terms of communications for any event.

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By joining the Vendée Globe Facebook community, you will be the first to receive all the latest updates concerning the preparation of the next Vendée Globe, as well as all the news about the skippers and their projects. By becoming a Fan, you will be the first to know and will be able to pass on the latest info about the Vendée Globe to all your friends.

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