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Official supplier, Cougnaud builds over 5,000 m2 of temporary spaces

Cougnaud, builder of living and working spaces, continues to go beyond old conventions by rethinking the way we build. Fast, agile, responsible, limiting or neutralising the carbon impact of construction, Cougnaud is working to change the sector through off-site construction.

Vendée Globe village

Driven by the conviction that change must be driven by each of the players involved, and by the partnerships that can be forged around the same commitments and values, Cougnaud is once again making its contribution to the Vendée Globe 2024. This flagship event is contributing to the promotion of the Vendée region, both in France and internationally.

As official supplier, Cougnaud will provide over 5,000 m² of temporary, fully reusable space dedicated to welcoming and organising the race in the port of Les Sables d'Olonne.

  • Race HQ: over 1,350 m² (including 100 m² terrace)
  • Press centre: over 1,300 m² (including 100 m² terrace)
  • TV complex: more than 300 m²
  • Lodges: over 1,750 m² (including over 300 m² terrace)
  • Technical modules: more than 500 m²
Race HQ Vendée Globe
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Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), actuellement leader.

Brazilian rhythm is chance to build up for Sunday

As the leaders of the Vendée Globe passed Recife, Fortaleza and the north east corner of Brazil, Chalie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prevoyance) can take some satisfaction in having the chasing pack largely lined up directly behind him. After the cerebral challenge, the test of patience and ability to make…
RACE, NOVEMBER 22, 2024 : Photo sent from the boat Groupe Dubreuil during the Vendee Globe sailing race on November 22, 2024. (Photo by skipper Sébastien Simon) Island Fernando de Noronha (Brazil)

Mind the gap…

Of the 39 boats still racing in the Vendée Globe most are now out of the Doldrums and almost half are now across the Equator in the Southern Hemisphere. Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) led the fleet across last night at 1910hrs yesterday evening. His elapsed time of 11d 07h 08m 15s is almost to the…
LORIENT, FRANCE - OCTOBER 8, 2024 : MACIF Santé Prévoyance skipper Charlie Dalin (FRA) is pictured training on October 8, 2024 in Lorient, France - Photo by Ronan Gladu / Disobey / Macif

Dalin leads descent to the magic carpet depression

Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) led the 2024 Vendée Globe fleet into the Southern Hemisphere yesterday evening at 19:10:15hrs UTC, so taking an elapsed time of 11d 07h 08m 15s since starting the solo non stop race round the world on Sunday 11th at 1202hrs UTC. The leader’s passage to the Equator is the…
RACE, NOVEMBER 21, 2024 : Photo sent from the boat L’Occitane en Provence during the Vendee Globe sailing race on November 21, 2024. (Photo by skipper Clarisse Crémer)

A date with a low

Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) took over the lead of the Vendée Globe solo race round the world very early this morning benefiting from his position to the west of his rivals which include his teammate British sailor Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) who holds second place. Ruyant was first to emerge from the…
LORIENT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 : VULNERABLE skipper Thomas Ruyant (FRA) is pictured on September 12, 2024 off Groix, Lorient, France - Photo by Pierre Bouras

Keeping it in the family, Ruyant takes over the lead

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RACE, NOVEMBER 20, 2024 : Photo sent from the boat Initiatives-Coeur during the Vendee Globe sailing race on November 20, 2024. (Photo by skipper Sam Davies)

Richomme rockets to new 24 hour distance record

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New 24-hour solo monohull record for Yoann Richomme!