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All the latest news from the Vendée Globe is listed below.

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Show news Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne Preview
The first names announced for an already promising line-up
Posted on 2 Apr St. Pete-Clearwater to host The Ocean Race 2027
The Ocean Race 2027 route and stopover in St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida
Posted on 24 Mar Team Francesca Clapcich unveil new visual identity
The artwork has been created by Italian award-winning duo Van Orton Design
Posted on 24 Mar A second Japanese sailor to sail round the world!
Masa Suzuki is launching his 2028 Vendée Globe programme
Posted on 23 Mar The Ocean Race - Sail Newport
Congratulations to St. Petersburg, FL, for being named the next North American Stopover
Posted on 19 Mar The Ocean Race announces new U.S. destination
The Sunshine State's sailing hub will see the start of a new transatlantic leg
Posted on 18 Mar Sam Goodchild heading for a 100% solo season
MACIF Santé Prévoyance finishing a meticulous winter refit
Posted on 4 Mar Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO
His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing
Posted on 3 Mar Oliver Heer launches Vendée Globe 2028 campaign
The launch represents a clear change in gear from Heer's first Vendée Globe programme
Posted on 17 Feb Service Health Check from Cyclops
A new service option for existing customers
Posted on 13 Feb Alan Roura's team aims to come back stronger
Search for partners and continued training are the priorities
Posted on 5 Feb Nudge the New Ocean Society at TheOceanRace Summit
Palazzo Ducale becomes a living laboratory for the future of ocean action
Posted on 31 Jan Charlie Dalin will not participate this season
Sam Goodchild will skipper the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance
Posted on 29 Jan Francesca Clapcich announces 2026 race calendar
Also Alberto Bona named as Co-Skipper
Posted on 27 Jan The Ocean Race 2027 promises the ultimate test
A mammoth opening leg from Alicante to Auckland will be the longest in race history
Posted on 22 Jan Genova becomes a hub for ocean action
As The Ocean Race brings a week of inspiring events to Italy
Posted on 19 Jan A constant challenge for Team Banque Populaire
What lies ahead in 2026 for the IMOCA and Ultim teams
Posted on 15 Jan Top 6 Sailors of 2025 - The Data Is In
Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven
Posted on 13 Jan Francesca Clapcich's 2025: Built on miles & belief
Only a few days before the end of the year and it's time for some reflection
Posted on 23 Dec 2025 Charlie Dalin wins 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize
In recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing
Posted on 23 Dec 2025 Entries open on 2nd January for the DRHEAM-CUP
High participation is once again expected
Posted on 21 Dec 2025 The Ocean Race Atlantic Impact Partner announced
11th Hour Racing driving sustainability, science, ocean literacy and gender equity
Posted on 21 Dec 2025 Round Britain and Ireland defines offshore sailors
The 1,800 nautical mile non-stop race has proven in the past editions to reshape offshore sailors
Posted on 17 Dec 2025 Transat Café L'or - Prizegiving time
The ceremony brought back fond memories of a challenging and memorable Route du Café race.
Posted on 16 Dec 2025 IMOCA and YANMAR sign long-term agreement
The company will become the official technical partner of the IMOCA Class
Posted on 4 Dec 2025 Sam Goodchild crowned IMOCA Globe Series Champion
After a stunning 2025 season he wins the title for the second time
Posted on 28 Nov 2025 17th Transat Café L'or - The full story
The race was full of twists and turns - a formidable, engaging challenge at all levels
Posted on 26 Nov 2025 Antoine Mermod reflects on Transat Café L'OR
Topped by a memorable performance from Charal
Posted on 20 Nov 2025 The Ocean Race at COP30
Torben Grael highlights how a winning mindset can be applied to ocean health
Posted on 19 Nov 2025 2028 Vendée Globe rules unveiled
For its 40th anniversary the event remains true to its unique DNA
Posted on 19 Nov 2025
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(l-r) Antoine MERMOD (President of the IMOCA Class) - Alain LEBOEUF (President of the Vendée Globe) - Nicolas CHÉNÉCHAUD (Mayor of Les Sables d'Olonne) - Bérengère SOULARD (Vice-President of the Vendée Department Council) - Mathias LOUARN (Race Director)
© Vendée Arctique Francesca Clapcich grinds the winches onboard 11th Hour Racing Team's IMOCA
© Amory Ross 11th Hour Racing The Ocean Race Japanese skipper Masa Suzuki is launching his 2028 Vendée Globe programme
© Milai Sailing Team Japanese skipper Masa Suzuki is launching his 2028 Vendée Globe programme
© Milai Sailing Team Japanese skipper Masa Suzuki is launching his 2028 Vendée Globe programme
© Milai Sailing Team The start of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 in Kiel, Germany on August 10, 2025
© Lloyd Images / The Ocean Race Europe 2025 The Ocean Race 2027 Leg 4 - St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida, to Cascais, Portugal
© The Ocean Race Team Malizia
© World Sailing Sam Goodchild
© Ronan Gladu / disobey / MACIF Oliver Heer
© Richard Mardens Oliver Heer
© Richard Mardens Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing team members spent two days team-building in Lorient, France
© Eloi Stichelbaut / 11th Hour Racing Alberto Bona, Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing Co-Skipper and Sailing Performance Manager
© Eloi Stichelbaut / 11th Hour Racing Auckland Stopover. The New Zealand Herald In-Port Practice Race. 09 March, 2018
© Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo AB Coastal Race of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 in Boka Bay, Montenegro on September 20, 2025
© Vincent Curutchet / The Ocean Race Europe 2025 Auckland Stopover. The New Zealand Herald In-Port Practice Race. 09 March, 2018
© Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo AB Banque Populaire 14 design to be built in 2026
© Team Banque Populaire The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 29 May 2023. Arrivals in Aarhus, Denmark. 11th Hour Racing Team arriving to Aarhus. 11th Hour Racing Team celebrating the first place in Leg 5. Charlie Dalin
© Sailing Energy / The Ocean Race Charlie Dalin (FRA) is photographed after winning the Vendée Globe 2024, on January 14, in Les Sables d'Olonne, France
© Vincent Curutchet 11th Hour Racing
© Marin Le Roux - polaRYSE / 11th Hour Racing 11th Hour Racing
© Marin Le Roux - polaRYSE / 11th Hour Racing The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 17 May 2023. Learning Programme in Ocean Live Park in Newport
© Sailing Energy / The Ocean Race Team Francesca
© Marin LE ROUX / polaRYSE 11th Hour Racing, skippers Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris take second place in their category of the Transat Cafe Lor
© Jean-Marie Liot / Alea Francesca Clapcich, co-skipper of Team Malizia shown here drawing her new yacht before she takes it on and re-brands as 11th Hour Racing. The Ocean Race Europe in Boka Bay, Montenegro on September 16
© Lloyd Images / The Ocean Race Europe 2025 05 February 2023, Onboard 11th Hour Racing Team during Leg 2, Day 12. Simon Fisher and Jack Bouttell release the drogue and drifter buoy into the South Atlantic Ocean
© Amory Ross / 11th Hour Racing / The Ocean Race Team Francesca
© Yann Riou / polaRYSE Team Francesca
© Yann Riou / polaRYSE Ollie Heer finishing the 2025 Vendée Globe
© PKC Media Pip Hare's IMOCA Medallia at Muckle Flugga
© Team Medallia
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