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

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Show news The appeal of the Solitaire du Figaro never dies
This season several of IMOCA's established skippers are taking part
Posted today at 8:54 am Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race
Francesca Clapcich writes a few days after crossing the finish line
Posted on 13 May 630 sailors make the start of the 15th Armen Race
Start gun will be fired tomorrow in Quiberon Bay
Posted on 13 May Team Malizia & ifm Announce Technical Partnership
Focussed on advancing data-driven offshore racing technology
Posted on 13 May St. Pete-Clearwater prepares for The Ocean Race
With one year to go, excitement is building
Posted on 12 May Transatlantic Race and Caribbean 600 Entry Open
From Atlantic Racing to Caribbean Classic
Posted on 11 May Francesca Clapcich finshes the 1000 Race
Qualifiing for the Vendée Arctique
Posted on 9 May Sam Goodchild wins the 1000 Race
After a dominant display on MACIF Santé Prévoyance
Posted on 8 May Francesca Clapcich in the 1000 Race Day 5
11th Hour Racing is hard on the wind on the final leg up to Concarneau
Posted on 8 May Oliver Heer unveils IMOCA Embrace The Challenge
With just over 100 days remaining until the start of The Ocean Race Atlantic
Posted on 7 May Francesca Clapcich in the 1000 Race Day 4
“Send some wind, please, because that's what we need…”
Posted on 7 May 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race webinar
RORC shares Hard Won Wisdom
Posted on 6 May It's going to be a tricky finish to the 1000 Race
According to veteran IMOCA skipper Jérémie Beyou
Posted on 6 May Francesca Clapcich in the 1000 Race Day 3
11th Hour Racing takes the direct route with 410 miles to go
Posted on 6 May TP52s, IMOCA 60s, Congression Cup
52 SUPER SERIES and IMOCA 60 season openers, 61st Congressional Cup
Posted on 5 May Francesca Clapcich makes gains on 1000 Race Day 2
Overtaking Nico D'Estais on Café Joyeux to move into fifth place
Posted on 5 May The Ocean Race previews a return to City of Sails
The local stopover team unveiled a special 50th anniversary logo
Posted on 4 May Getting into the rhythm of the 1000 Race
Francesca Clapcich is edging her way around the western side of the Traffic Separation Scheme
Posted on 4 May Francesca Clapcich starts the 1000 Race
Her very first solo race on an IMOCA
Posted on 3 May Francesca Clapcich to start first solo IMOCA race
"My goal is simple and clear: make no big mistakes, make smart decisions, and finish the race"
Posted on 1 May Sam Goodchild ready for the 1000 Race
His first solo race on board MACIF Health Insurance
Posted on 27 Apr New offshore virtual racing championship
IMOCA and Virtual Regatta launch the 2026 season
Posted on 23 Apr French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week
Racing action at French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week
Posted on 21 Apr The Ocean Race Atlantic Lorient Inauguration Event
The race is set to bring out the best of a strong IMOCA fleet
Posted on 17 Apr Francesca Clapcich unveils 11th Hour Racing crew
A crew built on trust and complementary experience
Posted on 17 Apr Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 preview
An exceptional line-up of 118 sailors promises a competitive edition
Posted on 16 Apr Drheam-Cup: 2026, a top-class edition
Once again promising a top calibre field
Posted on 16 Apr Team Malizia announces full crew line-up
For The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026
Posted on 16 Apr Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish
The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient
Posted on 15 Apr An action-packed 2026 season ahead for IMOCA
With five races including the Vendée Arctique, The Ocean Race Atlantic and the Route du Rhum
Posted on 10 Apr
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Francesca Clapcich onboard 11th Hour Racing in 1000 Race
© Meredith Rodgers / 11th Hour Racing Francesca Clapcich onboard 11th Hour Racing in 1000 Race
© Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Francesca Clapcich onboard 11th Hour Racing in 1000 Race
© Meredith Rodgers / 11th Hour Racing Boris Herrmann with an ifm sensor during the new build of Team Malizia's next IMOCA
© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia Boris Herrmann sitting in the sail locker of Team Malizia's next IMOCA which is currently being built in Lorient
© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia Connor Banks installing the electronics on Team Malizia's new IMOCA as electrification work accelerates with six weeks to go
© Flore Hartout | Team Malizia Francesca Clapcich on 11th Hour Racing in the 1000 Race
© Julien Champolion - polaRYSE / 11th Hour Racing Francesca Clapcich on 11th Hour Racing finishes 5th in the 1000 Race
© Maud Helfgott - polaRYSE / 11th Hour Racing MSIG Europe - Conrad Colman - The Ocean Race Atlantic - April 2026
© Georgia Schofield MSIG Europe - Conrad Colman - The Ocean Race Atlantic - April 2026
© Georgia Schofield MSIG Europe - Conrad Colman - The Ocean Race Atlantic - April 2026
© Georgia Schofield MSIG Europe - Conrad Colman - The Ocean Race Atlantic - April 2026
© Georgia Schofield MSIG Europe - Conrad Colman - The Ocean Race Atlantic - April 2026
© Georgia Schofield MSIG Europe - Conrad Colman - The Ocean Race Atlantic - April 2026
© Georgia Schofield MSIG Europe - Conrad Colman - The Ocean Race Atlantic - April 2026
© Georgia Schofield Sam Goodchild on MACIF Santé Prévoyance wins the 1000 Race
© François Van Malleghem / 1000 Race Violette Dorange during the 1000 Race
© Violette Dorange / 1000 Race Will Harris
© Eloi Stichelbaut / polaRYSE / 11th Hour Racing Sam Goodchild on MACIF Santé Prévoyance wins the 1000 Race
© François Van Malleghem / 1000 Race Sam Goodchild on MACIF Santé Prévoyance wins the 1000 Race
© François Van Malleghem / 1000 Race Francesca Clapcich on 11th Hour Racing in the 1000 Race - Day 5
© Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Francesca Clapcich on 11th Hour Racing in the 1000 Race - Day 5
© Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Francesca Clapcich on 11th Hour Racing in the 1000 Race - Day 5
© Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Francesca Clapcich on 11th Hour Racing in the 1000 Race - Day 4
© Team Francesca Clapcich Francesca Clapcich on 11th Hour Racing in the 1000 Race - Day 4
© Team Francesca Clapcich Oliver Heer unveils his new IMOCA, Embrace The Challenge
© Patrick Condy / PKC Media Oliver Heer unveils his new IMOCA, Embrace The Challenge
© Patrick Condy / PKC Media Oliver Heer unveils his new IMOCA, Embrace The Challenge
© Patrick Condy / PKC Media Oliver Heer unveils his new IMOCA, Embrace The Challenge
© Patrick Condy / PKC Media Oliver Heer unveils his new IMOCA, Embrace The Challenge
© Patrick Condy / PKC Media
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