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,…

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…

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…

The record-breaking 10th edition already has its official book, published by Hugo Sport (€19.95). A richly illustrated account of the incredible adventure that kept millions of fans on the edge of their seats all winter long.

In the Vendée Globe's namesake department, the event is much more than an ocean race: it's a matter of pride, sharing and emotion. This tenth edition, unprecedented in terms of the number of participants and media coverage, has brightened the winters of the local people, who have thrilled alongside…

Adélie, the mascot of the Vendée Globe since this 10th edition, is a species of penguin living in Antarctica. Recently, a lost and disorientated Adélie penguin was found on the coast of New Zealand, a long way from its natural habitat. This is not an isolated case: Antarctic birds are sometimes…