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Manu Cousin, skipper of Coup de Pouce, crossed the finish line on Sunday after 13 days, 21 hours and 8 minutes at sea. Despite a race plagued by setbacks, the French sailor persevered to the very end, taking an important step towards qualification for the 2028 Vendée Globe. His arrival also brings…

For the first time since the creation of the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne, the IMOCA fleet reached the Arctic Circle. A symbolic frontier that neither of the first two editions had managed to cross. An invisible line drawn at 66° North, opening a new chapter in the history of offshore…

With fewer than 150 miles remaining before the finish, the horizon no longer feels quite the same. The major strategic decisions are behind him. The defining moments of the race are too. And yet, it is often at this point that time seems to slow down. As if the finish line, suddenly within reach,…

With only Manu Cousin still racing, the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne has more than lived up to expectations. Featuring a wide range of weather conditions, several frontal systems, intense head-to-head battles and gripping suspense right to the finish, the race delivered a true taste of the…

For several days now, Manu Cousin (Coup de Pouce) has been sailing in a rather unusual timeframe. The kind where the rankings no longer tell much of the story, where the others have already finished, yet every mile still matters. The only competitor still at sea in this Vendée Arctique – Les Sables…

Last night, Nico d’Estais (Café Joyeux) crossed the finish line of the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne. A few hours later, in the middle of the night, Arnaud Boissières (APRIL Marine) followed suit. Now, only one IMOCA remains at sea between the High North and Vendée: Manu Cousin’s (Coup de…

It is now Arnaud Boissières’ turn to cross the finish line. The Les Sables d’Olonne-based skipper has achieved his objective: taking his IMOCA April Marine – Seeking Co-Partner all the way to the Arctic Circle while building valuable experience and confidence on board. Throughout the race, he also…

Nicolas d’Estais completed his first Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne after delivering an impressively accomplished performance. The only daggerboard IMOCA in the fleet, the Café Joyeux skipper built his race with clarity, commitment and enthusiasm. Constantly on the attack, precise in his…

He had to work incredibly hard before claiming victory. The Italian skipper (Allagrande Mapei) emerged victorious from a battle that seemed to go on forever until the night between Monday and Tuesday. Admittedly, he had to contend with a long stretch of calm, but that wasn’t the only challenge. A…

After more than nine days battling the North Atlantic, the finish line is finally drawing near for Nico d’Estais. With fewer than 100 miles remaining, the Café Joyeux skipper is expected to complete his Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne this Wednesday evening or during the first part of the…

The memory of the winner of the last Vendée Globe was everywhere on Tuesday morning as the top four sailors sailed down the channel and followed the finish-line protocol. There was a palpable sense of emotion in the wake of the leading skippers, including Sam Goodchild, at the helm of MACIF Santé…

The Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne has just delivered a powerful reminder—brutal for some, exhilarating for others—of why offshore racing stubbornly refuses to follow a script. For eight days, Sam Goodchild (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) appeared to have victory firmly within his grasp. Then the…

Ambrogio Beccaria, the unstoppable comeback! Crossing the finish line at 03:07, the Allagrande Mapei skipper claimed victory after 8 days, 14 hours, 5 minutes and 50 seconds of racing. He treated himself to a race that was unprecedented in its route – never before had IMOCA skippers reached the…

Francesca Clapcich has completed the longest solo race of her career with a promising fifth-place finish. Having stayed in touch with the leading group for much of the race, the Italian-American remained in contention right up to the final few miles, within striking distance of the podium places…

The Initiatives-Cœur skipper put in a remarkable performance, crossing the finish line on Tuesday at 05:23 after 8 days, 16 hours and 21 minutes of racing. In her longest solo race aboard her foiler, she held her own in the leading group. Better still, she fought her way into the battle for the…

A devastating turn of events for the Macif Santé Prévoyance skipper! Leading from the very first night and in control throughout the race, the Franco-British sailor was brought to a sudden halt by a dreadful windless patch just before the finish. In the final hours of the race, despite his selfless…

After that absolutely mad finish, it’s time for celebrations and emotion! The winner, Ambrogio Beccaria (Allagrande Mapei), as well as Sam Goodchild (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 2nd) and Violette Dorange (Initiatives Cœur, 3rd), will all be able to enjoy the moment. It’s a chance to savour the occasion…

The suspense is at its peak and you won’t miss a thing! To find out how the third edition of Vendée Arctique unfolds, our teams are bringing you live video coverage, both at sea and on land. Follow the leaders’ final miles, the line crossings, the initial reactions and our consultants’ analysis!