Vendee Globe Archives

More BOSS than ever

September 19th, 2019

(September 19, 2019) – The new IMOCA 60 HUGO BOSS, set to be raced by British sailor Alex Thomson, launched

July 5th, 2019

The story of Alex Thomson Racing’s journey to the 2016-17 Vendée Globe. Video published on Jul 4, 2019. Race details

March 28th, 2019

In 2020, Boris Herrmann will become the first German to compete in the Vendée Globe, the solo non-stop round the

February 18th, 2019

As the first Asian competitor to take part in the Vendee Globe, Kojiro Shiraishi was one of the stand-out figures

February 7th, 2019

Through its eight editions, the Vendee Globe has grown in reputation to be the most extraordinary test of solo offshore

December 11th, 2018

The Vendée Globe is still the only non-stop solo round the world race without assistance. Held every four years, the

November 19th, 2018

Held every four years, the Vendee Globe is the grandest achievement in shorthanded sailing. Using the 60-foot IMOCA, the solo

October 23rd, 2018

Britain’s Alex Thomson, who is seeking to be the first non-French sailor to win the iconic solo round-the-world Vendée Globe

October 4th, 2018

Britain’s Alex Thomson may be best known for his stunts but he really wants to win the Vendée Globe. Thomson

September 19th, 2018

The physical and mental profile of the solo racers has changed massively, and in order to have a chance of