Vendée Globe
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The Vendée Globe is a single-handed (solo) non-stop round the world yacht race.[1][2] The race was founded by Philippe Jeantot in 1989,[3] and since 1992 has taken place every four years. It is named after the Département of Vendée, in France, where the race starts and ends. The Vendée Globe is considered an extreme quest of individual endurance and the ultimate test in ocean racing.[4][5]
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First held | 1989 |
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Type | single-handed non-stop round-the-world race |
Classes | IMOCA 60 |
Start | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
Finish | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
Length | 24,000 nmi (44,000 km) |
Champions | Maître Coq IV Yannick Bestaven |
Most titles | Michel Desjoyeaux (2) |
Website | www |
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