The Vendée Globe, a non-stop single-handed sailing race, is preparing to launch its 10th edition in 2024. As the start approaches, a special issue of Sables d'Olonne Magazine highlights the great human and ecological challenges that characterize this competition. This special edition offers privileged behind-the-scenes access to this race, which has become a must for sailing enthusiasts and lovers of extreme challenges. You can also follow the latest Vendée Globe news with our colleagues at Bateaux.com .
The Sables d'Olonne Magazine Hors-série Vendée Globe 2024 is distinguished by its carefully designed format. Designed by Éditions Offset 5 in collaboration with the communications department of the town of Les Sables d'Olonne, this prestigious magazine highlights the most emblematic aspects of the race.

Skippers in the spotlight: portraits and challenges
The special edition focuses on the skippers who will be taking the start in 2024. Among them are such well-known names as Fabrice Amedeo, Arnaud Boissières, the local of the race, and Sébastien Simon. The magazine offers detailed portraits of these sailors, who each in their own way embody the values of the Vendée Globe: courage, resilience and determination. Their journeys, often marked by personal and professional challenges, remind us that this race is above all a profoundly human adventure.
Free distribution accessible to all
Available free of charge from over 70 distribution outlets, this special edition is designed to be accessible to as many people as possible. It is also available in a digital version, enabling sailing enthusiasts around the world to discover the content online before obtaining it in print. This multi-platform approach enables information to be distributed quickly and widely, while adapting to new media consumption habits.








