Vendee Globe Archives

Icebergs on the Vendée Globe course

January 1st, 2025

(January 1, 2025; Day 53) – The first few hours of 2025 have brought a big, unwelcome surprise. For the

December 30th, 2024

(December 30, 2024; Day 51) – After incurring a major breakdown to the steering system of the IMOCA Maître CoQ

December 28th, 2024

(December 28, 2024; Day 49) – Defending Vendée Globe champion Yannick Bestaven sits in 11th place in his approach to

December 24th, 2024

(December 24, 2024; Day 45) – It was yesterday at 23h 27min 20sec (UTC) when Yoann Richomme passed the last

December 16th, 2024

(December 16, 2024; Day 37) – Leadership of the 2024-25 Vendée Globe has tightened as Yoann Richomme, skipper of PAPREC

December 15th, 2024

(December 15, 2024; Day 36) – The 2024-25 Vendée Globe had its first dismasting as Pip Hare (GBR) lost the

December 13th, 2024

While racing in what is almost certainly the most extreme sailing event in the world, Vendée Globe skippers are subjected

December 12th, 2024

(December 12, 2024; Day 33) – While Vendée Globe leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) is due to pass into

December 10th, 2024

At one month since the start of the race, the 2024-25 Vendée Globe is showcasing sporting and media success. Between

December 9th, 2024

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