IN FRONT OF YOUR SCREEN: TOTAL IMMERSION AND VERY WARM!
A major outside broadcast operation will capture the arrival of the winner, with both on-board cameras and helicopters capturing spectacular images.
• Live finishes on social media: all finishes, day and night, will be broadcast live on the official Vendée Globe pages, in French and English, via YouTube and on the race's Facebook page.
• Live TV finishes: the winner’s finish and ascent of the channel will be broadcast live on France Télévision and many other channels in France and internationally.
• Analyses and summaries: find each skipper's route, highlights and performances on the race website. The interactive map also allows you to explore the multimedia content associated with each boat’s track all around the world.
IN LES SABLES D'OLONNE: AT THE HEART OF THE EXCITEMENT
Experiencing the finishes on site is always an unforgettable experience. A fireworks display will accompany the winner's ascent of the channel, with live commentary. A comprehensive programme in the race village is also in place to welcome all the skippers, with a festive atmosphere, including:
• Entertainment on stage, a giant screen and friendly atmosphere until February 2.
• A giant TV screen to watch the Vendée Live show every day at 1230, which continues to be broadcast until February 2.
• A unique moment: the ascent of the channel: witness this magical moment when each skipper, welcomed by thousands of spectators, greets the crowd gathered on the quays.
THE VILLAGE
Access to the village is possible from the arrival of the winner until the last skipper. All the stands and activities in the village will be open to the public from 1100-1900 every day between January 16 and February 2. Access is free and tickets are not required. Highlights include:
• Museum space of the Vendée Department, with a new immersive exhibition about the race
• VandB bar area open from 1100-0100 (0200 on Friday and Saturday)
Round tables Wednesday to Sunday at 1500 from January 18.
1830 daily: meet the skippers who have arrived.
Music concerts are then followed by DJ sets on Friday and Saturday. (Plus additional concerts for the arrival of the first skippers).
• Sweet and savoury food trucks including the Sodebo foodmobile
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the skippers’ incredible adventure around the globe. Whether you follow the arrivals from your living room or on site.
The estimated times of arrival are published on the Vendee Globe website and are updated in real time.
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
ON THE WATER
The race organisation strongly advises boaters not to watch the arrivals of competitors at sea, especially at night. Even if all necessary precautions are taken, the weather conditions can be difficult at this time of year, with rough seas. In addition, the manoeuvres of the IMOCA 60s can be unpredictable as they approach the finish line. However, as the sea is an area of freedom, it is not possible to prohibit access. For those who would still like to go afloat, it is imperative to strictly respect the safety instructions and not to approach within 60 meters of the boats to guarantee the safety of all.
