Situation: almost normal
The 33 IMOCA race boats are primed and ready for 8 November when the start gun will sound for the 2020 Vendée Globe.
Who’s the boss?
With less than one month to go until the Vendée Globe 2020–21, Alex Thomson is preparing to claim the bragging rights in this year’s edition.
True test
An intriguing 10th edition of the Azimut Challenge has set the scene for the Vendée Globe.
Challenge accepted
British Skipper Alex Thomson completes qualification for the Vendée Globe 2020 on board the latest version of Hugo Boss.
A classic win
Jérémie Beyou, at the helm of Charal, has sailed across the finish line to win the hotly contested Vendée–Arctique–Les Sables d’Olonne Race.
Foot off the pedal
The victim of structural damage, Armel Tripon from L’Occitane en Provence has been forced to retire from the Vendée Arctique.
Design theory
In ten days’ time, a fleet of 22 IMOCA 60s will take part in the first major international offshore yacht race since the COVID-19 pandemic began – and it will be very much a design contest.
The Boss is back
Hugo Boss returns to the water as Skipper Alex Thomson and his team recommence training for the Vendée Globe 2020.
Back on course
The horizon is starting to look clearer for those aiming to compete in the 2020 Vendée Globe, with the Vendée–Arctic–Les Sables d’Olonne scheduled for 4 July.
human adventure
After nine months of construction, Black Pepper Yachts unveils the new IMOCA L’Occitane, to be skippered by Armel Tripon.
The Boss is back!
The new “HUGO BOSS” yacht, to be helmed by British sailor Alex Thomson, was launched at an impressive christening ceremony on The River Thames in London.
New Boss in town
The new Hugo Boss boat hits the water as Alex Thomson racing bids for Vendée Globe glory.
Boss boat
Alex Thomson Racing prepares to launch new Hugo Boss boat, confirms October debut in Transat Jacques Vabre.
Design in the works
A new Juan Kouyoumdjian design in the next Vendée Globe.