Vendée Arctique
Date: 7 June 2026
Location: Les Sables d'Olonne, France
Organizer: Vendée Globe team
First solo race in the IMOCA 2025-2028 cycle, starting from Les Sables d'Olonne and heading for the Arctic Circle.
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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:
- 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
- Base Nautique d’Annecy-le-Vieux — Yacht Clubs, Annecy, France
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