Vendée Globe 2024: Media Conference Introduces 40 Skippers – Watch the Video now for an Exclusive Look
The Vendée Globe 2024 Media Conference presented the 40 skippers who will participate in the race, set to start on November 10 in Les Sables d’Olonne. The race village will open on October 19, with an expected 1 million visitors. The IMOCA60 class will be featured, with a €800,000 prize purse for the top finishers. The field includes six female sailors who qualified alongside male entrants.
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