To beat France in the Vendée Globe

May 10th: an evening in tribute to the heroes of the wide perrine.vangil... sea 30/04/2025 - 11:07 On Saturday May 10th, the Sands of Olonne will be re-embracing to celebrate the epic Vendée Globe and pay tribute to the skippers of the 2024 edition, during a spectacular evening under the sign of emotion and celebration. From 18:30, the legendary channel will simmer at the rhythm of a great nautical parade: a real sound and light show on the wate…

To beat France in the Vendée Globe

Since the first race in 1989, France has won all ten editions of the Vendée Globe, but if there is someone to break that streak for the solo, non-stop IMOCA race, Sam Goodchild would be a smart bet. In this report by Helen Fretter of Yachting World, Goodchild shares his story: As 2004 drew to a close, a 15-year-old Sam Goodchild was leafing through his dad’s copy of Yachting World – the magazine no doubt slightly dog-eared and delayed, by the ti…