Vendée Arctique
First held | 2020 |
---|---|
Classes | IMOCA 60 |
Start | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
Finish | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
Length | 3000 Nm |
Website | www |
The Vendée Arctique is a single-handed (solo) yacht race, from France to the Arctic Circle and back.[1]
The race
History
The race was founded by in 2020, as a qualifier for the Vendée Globe following the cancellation of a number of the qualifying races due to COVID-19. It is named after the Département of Vendée, in France, where the race starts and ends. The race starts and finishes in Les Sables-d'Olonne, in the Département of Vendée, in France.[1]
The concept of a series of events heading up to the northern high latitudes with the intention of this race become a permanent fixture.[1]
The race is open to monohull yachts conforming to the Open 60 class criteria.[1]
Race Editions
1st Edition: 2020
Pos. | Skipper | Boat Name | Elapsed Time | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
01 | ![]() | Charal | 10d 05h 14m 08s | |
02 | ![]() | Apivia | 10d 06h 04m 12s | |
03 | ![]() | Linkedout | 10d 06h 24m 12s | |
04 | ![]() | Initiatives-Coeur (3) | 10d 06h 58m 55s | |
05 | ![]() | PRB | 10d 07h 54m 34s | |
06 | ![]() | Maitre Coq IV | 10d 09h 20m 30s | |
07 | ![]() | Seaexplorer - Yacht Club De Monaco | 10d 09h 42m 54s | |
08 | ![]() | Prysmian Group | 10d 10h 27m 50s | |
09 | ![]() | Newrest - Art & Fenêtres | 10d 11h 28m 32s | |
10 | ![]() | Dmg Mori Global One | 10d 11h 30m 29s | |
11 | ![]() | V And B - Mayenne | 10d 11h 33m 10s | |
12 | ![]() | Banque Populaire X | 10d 12h 24m 24s | |
13 | ![]() | MACSF | 10d 23h 49m 34s | |
14 | ![]() | La Mie Câline - Artisans Artipôle | 11d 12h 05m 31s | |
15 | ![]() | Groupe Sétin | 11d 13h 30m 29s | |
16 | ![]() | Vers Un Monde Sans Sida | 11d 16h 33m 27s | |
17 | ![]() | Campagne De France | 11d 21h 38m 47s | |
RET | ![]() | Groupe Apicil | Abandon | |
RET | ![]() | L'Occitane En Provence | Abandon | |
RET | ![]() | Arkéa Paprec | Abandon |
2nd Edition: 2022
The course was significantly shortened due to heavy weather.[3]
Pos. | Skipper | Boat Name | Elapsed Time | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
01 | ![]() | Apivia | 4d 09h 20m 26s | |
02 | ![]() | Charal | 4d 13h 04m 08s | |
03 | ![]() | Linkedout | 4d 16h 33m 46s | |
04 | ![]() | Monnoyeur - Duo For A Job | 5d 07h 08m 42s | |
05 | ![]() | Bureau Vallée 2 | 5d 08h 50m 22s | |
06 | ![]() | Freelance.Com | 5d 09h 07m 42s | |
07 | ![]() | Hublot | 5d 09h 47m 11s | |
08 | ![]() | Fives – Lantana Environnement | 5d 09h 54m 12s | |
09 | ![]() | Groupe Apicil | 5d 10h 10m 37s | |
10 | ![]() | Banque Populaire | 5d 10h 42m 55s | |
11 | ![]() | Guyot Environnement - Water Family | 5d 11h 24m 30s | |
12 | ![]() | Prysmian Group | 5d 12h 17m 36s | |
13 | ![]() | Medallia | 5d 15h 25m 27s | |
14 | ![]() | Comme Un Seul Homme Powered By Altavia | 5d 16h 04m 10s | |
15 | ![]() | Cap Agir Ensemble #Sponsorsbienvenus | 5d 17h 01m 34s | |
16 | ![]() | Ebac Literie | 5d 17h 46m 08s | |
17 | ![]() | Fortinet - Best Western | 5d 19h 40m 25s | |
18 | ![]() | Imagine | 6d 00h 33m 40s | |
19 | ![]() | Nexans - Art & Fenêtres | 6d 04h 12m 43s | |
20 | ![]() | Dmg Mori Global One | 6d 05h 33m 55s | |
DNF | ![]() | Laboratoires De Biarritz | ||
DNF | ![]() | Macsf | ||
DNF | ![]() | La Mie Câline - Artisans Artipôle | ||
DNF | ![]() | Groupe Sétin | ||
DNF | ![]() | Szabi Racing |
See also
- IMOCA races
- Vendee Globe, a non-stop single person race around the World, currently run using the IMOCA 60 Class.
- The Barcelona World Race, a non-stop two person race around the World, currently run using the IMOCA 60 Class.
- Route du Rhum
- Transat Jacque Vabre
References
- ^ a b c d World, Yachting (2022-06-10). "Everything you need to know about the Vendée Arctique". Yachting World. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Vendée Artique. "Vendée Artique". Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ "Vendée Arctique - 1,300 rugged miles reveal a winner and hard-earned lessons for all". www.sail-world.com. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Vendée Artique. "Vendée Artique". Retrieved 2022-06-18.
External links
- Official website
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