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

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Show news Norbert Sedlacek heading back to Les Sables
Serious electrical problems on The Ant Arctic Lab World Record Attempt
Posted on 6 Aug
Ulysse Nardin renews partnership with Vendée Globe
This is not merely an extension, but a natural union
Posted on 6 Aug
The Ant Arctic Lab world record attempt underway
35.000 nautical miles, single handed, nonstop, without assistance
Posted on 28 Jul
Round Britain and Ireland Race preview
The 50th Anniversary 1,805nm non-stop circumnavigation will start from Cowes
Posted on 26 Jul
Francesca Clapcich to set off on Changemakers Tour
Three-city journey down the U.S. East Coast will take the team from Boston, MA, to Newport, RI
Posted on 23 Jul
PredictWind support Round Britain and Ireland Race
Weather expertise, race analysis and PredictWind DataHub Pro Prize Draw
Posted on 21 Jul
Malizia 4 Race Yacht Christened in Lorient
Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia Celebrate on Saturday
Posted on 19 Jul
RORC Transatlantic Race 2027 Lanzarote
The Atlantic home of ocean racing, sport and adventure
Posted on 17 Jul
Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch new IMOCA
'United by the Ocean' is ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic
Posted on 15 Jul
Revolution versus Evolution
Two very different new IMOCAs getting ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic
Posted on 14 Jul
2026 RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race preview
The 2026 edition is particularly significant, marking the 50th anniversary of the race
Posted on 14 Jul
Canda Ocean Racing Pathway Programme Class of 2026
Helping identify and develop Canada's next generation of offshore sailors
Posted on 7 Jul
Molabo Hybrid System on Team Malizia
Hybrid-electric propulsion and energy system on the newly launched IMOCA yacht
Posted on 7 Jul
Boris Herrmann And Team Malizia Launch Malizia 4
Their New-Generation IMOCA Race Yacht
Posted on 6 Jul
Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération sets a date
15 to 20 skippers are due to come together in Lorient in September
Posted on 4 Jul
Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026
Just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht
Posted on 29 Jun
The Ocean Race and the Yacht Racing Forum
Once again featured as an official partner of the event
Posted on 18 Jun
Honoring the great Charlie Dalin
Honoring the great Charlie Dalin, Tasars, OK Dinghies, Musto Skiff, TP52, Bermuda Race
Posted on 16 Jun
Francesca Clapcich finishes the Vendée Arctique
This was the longest solo race Clapcich has ever completed
Posted on 16 Jun
Ambrogio Beccaria secures a spectacular win
After dramatic end to the Vendée Arctique
Posted on 16 Jun
Sam Goodchild second in the Vendée Arctique
After an intense race of 3,219.86 nautical miles
Posted on 16 Jun
Ambrogio Beccaria wins the Vendée Arctique
Allagrande Mapei finishes at 03:07:50 French time
Posted on 16 Jun
Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 8
Using the A2 spinnaker for the first time and it was a bit of a handful
Posted on 15 Jun
Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 7
Down the west coast of Ireland powered by a fresh easterly wind
Posted on 14 Jun
Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 6
She holds fifth position out of the eight skippers still racing
Posted on 13 Jun
Racing Education Center dedicated to Jason Titunik
Recently fully remodeled for use by racing sailors in Sail Newport programs
Posted on 12 Jun
Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 5
Now about 70 miles due east of the Icelandic coast
Posted on 12 Jun
Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 4
Enjoying more moderate conditions as she sails to the most northerly point of the race
Posted on 11 Jun
World Sailing pays tribute to Charlie Dalin
Sailors everywhere are mourning the passing of the truly inspirational sailor
Posted on 11 Jun
Charlie Dalin passes away
The Vendée Globe champion leaves an indelible mark on the history of the race
Posted on 11 Jun
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Norbert working in keel compartment of Open60AAL
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The Open60AAL at sea in cloudy weather
© Lucas Pariset
11th Hour Racing pressing hard on its foils
© JULIEN CHAMPOLION - polaRYSE
11th Hour Racing negotiates light airs
© JULIEN CHAMPOLION
Frankie plans to compete in the TOR Atlantic alongside Alberto Bona, Will Harris, and Elodie-Jane Mettraux, plus Julien Champolion (OBR)
© Eloi Stichelbaut - polaRYSE / 11th Hour Racing
11th Hour Racing finds its foils
© JULIEN CHAMPOLION - polaRYSE
Francesca “Frankie” Clapcich
© Eloi Stichelbaut
Frankie on the helm of 11th Hour Racing
© Josselin Didou - Qaptur / 11th Hour Racing
Frankie onboard 11th Hour Racing
© Francesca Clapcich and 11th Hour Racing
Open60AAL bow leaving Port Olona
© Innovation Yachts
Norbert waving Open60AAL stern after departure
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The Open60AAL at sea after departure
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Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing
© Maud Helfgott - polaRYSE/ 11th Hour Racing
Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing
© Brian Nevins
Cole Brauer smashed the bottle on the anker of the boat, successfully christening Malizia 4
© Eloi Stichelbaut | polaRYSE | Team Malizia
Team Malizia invited team members, partner, friends and supporters to the christening of their new Malizia 4 race yacht in Lorient
© Marin Le Roux | polaRYSE | Team Malizia
Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia have christened their new Malizia 4 racing yacht in Lorient
© Marie Lefloch | Team Malizia
Malizia 4 foiling off the coast of Lorient, with guests including team members, people involved in the build, partners, and friends
© Eloi Stichelbaut | polaRYSE | Team Malizia
Team Malizia sailors Will Harris, Boris Herrmann, Loïs Berrehar, Cole Brauer and Justine Mettraux moments before the christening of Malizia 4
© Marie Lefloch | Team Malizia
Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch boat for new ‘United by the Ocean' campaign
© United by The Ocean Team
Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch boat for new ‘United by the Ocean' campaign
© United by The Ocean Team
Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch boat for new ‘United by the Ocean' campaign
© United by The Ocean Team
DMG MORI Global One
© Benjamin Sellier
DMG MORI Global One
© Benjamin Sellier
Revolution versus Evolution: Two very different new IMOCAs getting ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic
© Anne Beauge
Revolution versus Evolution: Two very different new IMOCAs getting ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic
© Anne Beauge
Malizia 4 launch
© Marie Lefloch / Team Malizia
Boris Herrmann
© Alice Callow / Team Malizia
Revolution versus Evolution: Two very different new IMOCAs getting ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic
© Benjamin Sellier
DMG MORI Global One
© Benjamin Sellier