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Élodie Bonafous' IMOCA named "Association Petits Princes - Quéguiner"

IMOCA Association Petits Princes - Quéguiner
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LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 10, 2024: The crowd is photographed in the channel before start of the Vendee Globe, on November 10, 2024 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Bernard Le Bars / Alea)

In the Vendée Globe, there's a hero or heroine for everyone

They live in Brest, Brussels, Lyon, or Cambridge. They are 16, 43, 54, or 62 years old. They work in public education, cybersecurity, run a food truck, or are joyfully enjoying retirement or their high school years. At first glance, nothing — or very little — connects their daily lives with those…

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A new IMOCA for 2028 for Yoann Richomme, sponsored by Paprec

Les P’tits Doudous
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Armel Tripon has launched her new IMOCA Les P’tits Doudous

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Justine Mettraux, a new IMOCA for 2028

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MACSF and Corentin Horeau head for the Vendée Globe 2028

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Fabrice Amedeo will set off again in 2028 for a 4th Vendée Globe with FDJ United

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Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer acquires Sébastien Simon's IMOCA boat

La grande parade des skippers | Vendée Globe 2024
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Arnaud Boissières buys Benjamin Dutreux's boat

LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - MAY 10, 2025 : Skippers and various activities are photographed during the nautical parade of the Vendee Globe prize ceremony, on May 10, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Louis Carli / Alea)

Emotion and memories: the skippers relate their ceremony

On Saturday 10 May, Les Sables d'Olonne recaptured the magic of the Vendée Globe with a grand ceremony to celebrate the skippers of the 2024 edition. The eagerly-awaited event drew large crowds along the channel, despite the capricious weather. With a mix of popular fervour and emotional sequences,…

LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - MAY 10, 2025 : All skippers are photographed with missing winner MACIF Santé Prévoyance skipper Charlie Dalin (FRA) displayed in the background during the Vendee Globe sailing race prize ceremony, on May 10, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Marie Liot / Alea)

An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne

Yesterday, 10 May, Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025. An exceptional evening brought together the general public for a grandiose event promising unforgettable memories. From 6.30pm, the legendary channel was alive with the sounds of a huge nautical…

LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - 10 MAI 2025 : Un feu d'artifice est photographié sur la plage après la cérémonie de remise des prix du Vendée Globe, le 10 mai 2025 aux Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Louis Carli / Alea)
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LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - 10 MAI 2025 : Alain Leboeuf (Président SAEM Vendée) est photographié lors de la cérémonie de remise des prix du Vendée Globe, le 10 mai 2025 aux Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Louis Carli / Alea)
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LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - 10 MAI 2025 : Les skippers Romain Attanasio, Maxime Sorel, Boris Herrmann, Benjamin Ferré et Guirec Soudée sont photographiés lors de la parade nautique de la remise des prix du Vendée Globe, le 10 mai 2025 aux Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Marie Liot / Alea)
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Clôture Vendée Globe 2020

May 10: An evening honoring the heroes of the Vendée Globe

On Saturday, May 10, Les Sables d’Olonne will once again come alive to celebrate the epic journey of the Vendée Globe and pay tribute to the skippers of the 2024 edition, during a spectacular evening filled with emotion and festivity. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the legendary channel will burst into…