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How do you qualify for the 2028 Vendée Globe?
Talent alone will not be enough to earn a place on the start line of the 2028 Vendée Globe. Skippers will also have to demonstrate consistency, their ability to race solo and the strength of their overall campaign.
Louis Duc's First Step Toward 2028
Louis Duc’s Vendée Globe 2028 project is taking shape! The skipper from Normandy has chosen to continue his adventure aboard Phil Sharp’s former IMOCA, a Manuard-built foiler launched in 2023.
Next up: Malizia 4, Boris Herrmann's new IMOCA
Early this Monday morning, a new-generation IMOCA built for the 2028 cycle hit the water for the first time. Meet Malizia 4, Boris Herrmann's new race yacht.
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The 2028-generation IMOCA launches keep coming
With the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne barely over, attention has already turned to the next Vendée Globe. The reason is simple: the launches of the new-generation 2028 IMOCAs are following one another. After Thomas Ruyant, Kojiro Shiraishi became the latest skipper to put his new boat in…
Hyundai, official supplier of the Vendée Globe until 2029
Thomas Ruyant’s new IMOCA has been launched
This Thursday in Lorient, Thomas Ruyant’s new IMOCA left the CDK shipyard hangar to be launched for the very first time. The result of a collaboration led by Antoine Koch’s AKO consultancy, alongside teams from TR Racing, GSea and Finot-Conq for the design calculations, this 2028-generation IMOCA…
Ambrogio Beccaria wins the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne
Ambrogio Beccaria has won the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne after a thrilling finish. The skipper of Allagrande Mapei crossed the finish line at 03:07 after 8 days, 14 hours and 5 minutes of racing, bringing a spectacular comeback in the final hours to a triumphant conclusion.
Charlie Dalin
It is with deep sadness that the Vendée Globe organisation has learned of the passing of Charlie DALIN, winner of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe.
The Vendée Arctique starts, the first solo race qualifying for the 2028 Vendée Globe
The Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne has now set sail! This Sunday at 1.02 pm (French time), the nine skippers competing crossed the starting line in a light southerly breeze, blowing at between 4 and 7 knots. In these light conditions, the fleet remained particularly close together as the…
Vendée Arctique - Les Sables d'Olonne village in Les Sables d'Olonne is open
Since this weekend, the Vendée Globe spirit has been in the air in Les Sables d'Olonne! The Vendée Arctique village opened to the public on Saturday. In one week, on Sunday, June 7, nine skippers—including three women representing four nationalities—will compete in their first solo qualifying race…
THE STORY CONTINUES: SODEBO EXTENDS ITS MAJOR PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2028
A long-standing partner of the Vendée Globe, Sodebo is extending its commitment through 2028, confirming the strength and longevity of a relationship that has been built over more than 20 years. Beyond the flagship race, Sodebo is also involved in the associated events, the Vendée Arctique – Les…
U de Vendée has extended its commitment as Official Supplier to the Vendée Arctique and the Vendée Globe
Oliver Heer unveils his IMOCA Embrace The Challenge
Launched in its new colours and now renamed Embrace The Challenge, the former IMOCA Teamwork-Team Snef is embarking on a new chapter with Swiss sailor Oliver Heer.
