An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne

What an emotional evening we're having in Les Sables d'Olonne, after a 10th edition that has simply been historic. Firstly because it has been a huge popular success, but also because we have brought together an incredibly rich line-up of competitors, reflecting the finest values of the Vendée Globe. These exceptional sailors have pushed back the limits to offer the whole world a truly global regatta. They have written a new page in this incredible adventure.

This diversity, this openness, this inclusive dimension, are today the pride of the Vendée Globe. And in the midst of all this excitement, we have remained true to the DNA of our event: a race of adventurers, of men and women alone in the face of the oceans, driven by their passion, their courage and their thirst to surpass themselves.

On 10 May, by honouring them, we celebrated much more than a race: we celebrated the spirit of the Vendée Globe. A spirit that makes people dream, inspires them, brings them together and gives them the desire to surpass themselves. Thank you to the skippers, thank you to the public, thank you to all those who, through their commitment and their passion, make the Vendée Globe an extraordinary human and maritime adventure