Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne 2026
Date: 7 June 2026
Location: Les Sables-d'Olonne, Les Sables-d'Olonne, France
Organizer: Vendée Globe Organisation
The first solo qualifying race for the 2028 Vendée Globe, starting from Les Sables d'Olonne and heading for the Arctic Circle before returning. An IMOCA 60 solo offshore race covering approximately 3,500 nautical miles in challenging North Atlantic conditions.
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Sailing nearby
Planning to attend? These clubs, marinas, schools and other sailing places are close to Les Sables-d'Olonne and worth a visit while you are in the area:
- Privilege Marine — Shipyards & Boatyards, Les Sables-d'Olonne, France
- A Bord Voile — Yacht & Sailing Charters, Agde, France
- À L'abordage Moussaillon — Yacht & Sailing Charters, Ramonville-Saint-Agne, France
- Agence Yachting — Yacht & Sailing Charters, Canet-en-Roussillon, France
- Amel — Shipyards & Boatyards, La Rochelle, France
- Arthaud Yachting — Yacht Brokers, Cannes, France
- Bali Catamarans — Shipyards & Boatyards, Canet-en-Roussillon, France
- Base de Voile — Yacht & Sailing Charters, Vaivre-et-Montoille, France
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