During this 10th edition of the Vendée Globe, a fierce duel between Charlie Dalin (representing Macif Santé Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (representing Paprec Arkéa) enlivened the entire second half of the race. Against all odds, in the Indian Ocean, Charlie Dalin opted for a southern route close to the ice exclusion zones to create a gap with his pursuers. A true race against time began between him and a massive storm system chasing him. Any slowdown would have risked being engulfed by this enormous weather system. However, Yoann Richomme, with his magnificent vessel designed for the southern seas, including the Indian Ocean, made an incredible comeback and managed to round Cape Horn in the lead. In the Atlantic, Charlie Dalin's boat proved more efficient. He crossed the finish line in first place, setting a new record of 64 days. This victory goes down as one of the legendary achievements in the history of the Vendée Globe.

While Charlie Dalin crossed the finish line first at Les Sables d'Olonne, it was ultimately Yannick Bestaven who won this 9th edition, thanks to the time compensation awarded following the rescue of Kevin Escoffier.

This edition is marked by the introduction of foils in the fleet. Thanks to these new appendages, the boats appear to be flying over the water. A significant technological advancement that finally crowned Armel Le Cléac'h, after two second-place finishes, with a new record of 74 days.

At just 29 years old, François Gabart, in a duel with Armel Le Cléac'h who finished just three hours behind, became the youngest winner of the Vendée Globe. The French skipper also broke Michel Desjoyeaux's record by completing the race in less than the symbolic 80 days at sea.

Eight years after his first victory, Michel Desjoyeaux made history in the Vendée Globe by winning on his second participation. A victory that will remain legendary in the annals of this ocean race, as he started more than 40 days behind the other competitors.

Never has a finale been so uncertain. The great winner Vincent Riou and his friend Jean Le Cam engaged in a thrilling battle at every moment to reach Les Sables d'Olonne in first place.

While Michel Desjoyeaux wins this Vendée Globe, smashing the previous record, it is Ellen MacArthur who will be remembered for becoming the first woman to reach the podium of the Everest of the Seas. A record that still stands today!

Christophe Auguin takes the win with a new record. However, the Vendée Globe remains a demanding challenge, as demonstrated by the three epic rescues of Raphaël Dinelli, Thierry Dubois, and Tony Bullimore. The Everest of the Seas also claims another victim with the disappearance at sea of Canadian sailor Gerry Roufs.

For its grand return, the Everest of the Seas mourns the loss of Mike Plant and Nigel Burgess, marking a difficult start. This second edition is won by Alain Gautier in 110 days.

During this Vendée Globe first edition, 13 skippers participated in the race. The winner finished the world tour in 109 days.