Discover Le Vendée Globe - The legendary race from Les Sables d'Olonne
Whether you're a sailing enthusiast, a water sport enthusiast or just curious, Les Sables d'Olonne is the place to be for its famous race.
Setting course for the Vendée Globe!
It's the resort's not-to-be-missed event: The Vendée Globe, this legendary solo race around the world. Skippers from the 4 corners of the globe compete aboard their 60-foot monohulls, non-stop and without assistance. The goal: to complete the around the world, and, of course, set a new record. The race was created in 1989 and is now one of the toughest in the world. Nearly 25,000 miles to be sailed against wind and tide, crossing the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans as the seasons change.
Which boat for this solo round-the-world race?
To take part in the Vendée Globe, all boats must measure 60 feet (approx. 18 m long) with a draught of 4.50 m. These monohulls are the most powerful in existence, as they are very well equipped and can exceed 30 knots. Today's skippers are equipped to sail single-handed around the globe and to withstand the various weather conditions they may encounter during the race.
The start of the race in Les Sables d'Olonne
The Vendée Globe usually takes place in the autumn between October and November and attracts many enthusiasts and curious people! Visit starting village offers the chance to see the boats before the start of the race, visit exhibitors' stands, and discover what goes on behind the scenes of this incredible event. Visit next edition will take place in 2028, so, a word of advice: don't delay this year, to book your stay at camping la Baie de Cayola to make the most of the race.
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