The Vendée Arctique is a single-handed (solo) yacht race, from France to the Arctic Circle and back.
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.
The concept of a series of events heading up to the northern high latitudes with the intention of this race become a permanent fixture.
The race is open to monohull yachts conforming to the Open 60 class criteria.
Race Editions
1st Edition: 2020
2nd Edition: 2022
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 Verbe