🇬🇧 Vendée Globe

Happy 53rd birthday to Arnaud Boissières! 🎉 An emblematic skipper from Les Sables-d’Olonne, he completed four Vendée Globes in a row before damage prevented him from finishing the last edition. Loyal to his passion and his home port, he truly embodies the Vendée Globe spirit…

Happy 60th birthday to Michel Desjoyeaux! 🎉 An exceptional sailor, he remains the only double winner of the Vendée Globe (2001, 2009), leaving a lasting mark on the race with his talent and mastery of ocean sailing. A true reference for a whole generation of skippers. ⛵️

A very happy birthday to Yoann Richomme! 🎉 At 42, he shone with a superb 2nd place in the Vendée Globe 2024. Determined and ambitious, he's now aiming for first place in 2028!

Happy 70th birthday to Titouan Lamazou! 🎉 The first winner of the Vendée Globe in 1990, he paved the way for a whole generation of sailors. An artist and adventurer at heart, he continues to inspire with his unique journey and his view of the world! 🎨

The Vendée Arctique is back in 2026 with a bold, unprecedented course ❄️ Starting from Les Sables d’Olonne, the skippers will have to cross the Arctic Circle — 66° North — for the very first time, choosing their own longitude before returning to the famous Vendée port. 🌊 This…

We'd like to wish Manuel Cousin a happy 58th birthday!🎉 The skipper from Les Sables-d'Olonne says it himself: “never two without three”! After two Vendée Globes, we hope to see him back for a 3rd home start in 2028! 💪

🏅Congratulations to Sam Goodchild, 9th in the Vendée Globe, who won - with a crew - the first edition of La Course des Caps ! The British skipper replaced Charlie Dalin, the great winner of the last Vendée Globe and withdrawn for health reasons at the helm of the @ImocaMacif.…

The IMOCA boats are back at sea! 🌊 It’s time for the Course des Caps, the first race since the 2024 Vendée Globe! On the program: 2,000 miles around the British Isles, starting and finishing in Boulogne-sur-Mer. 🏁 And this time, the skippers won’t be sailing alone: it’s a…

A very happy birthday to Jérémie Beyou! 🎉 At the age of 49, the experienced skipper once again proved his talent, finishing a remarkable 4th in the last edition. A true competitor and an essential reference in the Vendée Globe! 💪

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Pierre-Louis Castelli, a passionate journalist and the voice of the Vendée Globe during several editions. Through his words, his enthusiasm, and his love for offshore racing, he brought our race to life and touched all…

Happy birthday to Romain Attanasio, 48 years old today! 🎉 He crossed the finish line in a fine 14th place, true to his passion and determination. We also remember his singing talent in the middle of the oceans! 😅

On this Day of the Seafarer, let’s dive back into the incredible adventure of the 40 skippers from the latest edition. ⛵️ For them, every moment is an intense emotional rollercoaster, where joy, fear, exhaustion, and hope mix and amplify with every mile sailed. 🥹

The Vendée Globe team wishes Tanguy Le Turquais a very happy birthday! 🎉 36 years old today for the Breton skipper who thrilled us with his exciting, funny and emotional onboard videos during the last Vendée Globe. 😊

Happy Dads' Day! 👨‍👧‍👦 Today, we're celebrating all the super dads, and especially the skipper dads who braved the oceans during the Vendée Globe 2024, as well as those who supported the adventure from near and far. You're incredible! 💙

For over 90 days, thousands of passionate fans lived every moment of the Vendée Globe 2024. They followed the skippers day and night, sharing their hopes, achievements, and sometimes their struggles. ⛵💬 From Pip Hare’s dismasting to Clarisse Crémer’s impressive performances,…

𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲! The Paprec Group is teaming up with Yoann Richomme, 2nd place finisher of the 2024 Vendée Globe, to build a new IMOCA with the goal of competing in the 2028 Vendée Globe. The project’s goal is clear:…

𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗠𝗢𝗖𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝘀 𝗣’𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗼𝗻! ⛵ Decorated by street artist Cyril Kongo, this committed boat stands out with its vibrant colors and carries a powerful message: innovating for more sustainable sailing. Built…

The Vendée Globe team wishes a very happy birthday to @LouisBurtonOff! 🎉 The skipper from Saint-Malo is celebrating his 40th birthday today. Although he unfortunately had to retire from the most recent edition, he remains one of the iconic figures of the Vendée Globe, especially…

The Vendée Globe team wishes Boris Herrmann a happy birthday! 🥳 The German skipper, who turns 44 today, completed his circumnavigation in 80 days in the last edition, finishing in 12th place.