The Vendée Globe

The Vendée Globe is a solo around-the-world sailing race that takes place every four years, starting and ending in France. It covers approximately 24,000 nautical miles across some of the world's most challenging oceans. Participants sail nonstop on high-tech yachts without external assistance, testing their navigation, endurance, and seamanship skills against unpredictable weather and rough seas. The race is famous for its difficulty, requiring extreme resilience and self-reliance from sailors. It’s considered one of the toughest sporting events, showcasing human bravery and innovation in the narrow quest to circumnavigate the globe alone and without stops.