(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)

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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)

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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) photo copyright Vendée Arctique taken at and featuring the IMOCA class

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Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne : The first names announced for an already promising line-up
At a press briefing held on 2 April, the Vendée Arctique - Les Sables d'Olonne revealed the first names of the skippers entered for its 2026 edition, as well as the race management team that will ensure the sailors' safety.