But Without Public.

" Following the national confinement measures decided by the President of the French Republic as part of the fight against Covid-19, the Vendée Globe Village will be closed to the public as from Friday October 30.

The start of the Vendée Globe will take place as planned on Sunday November 8 at 1:02 p.m. local time but behind closed doors without local spectators. It will be broadcast live on vendeeglobe.org and on many television channels.

The Vendée Globe 2020-2021 will remain as a symbol of our desire to continue life, despite the difficulties our country is going through and in meticulous respect for the health rules set by the State ".

Mr Yves Auvinet
President of SAEM Vendée and of the Department of Vendée

Ms. Christelle Morançais
President of the Pays de la Loire Region

Ms. Patricia Brochard
Co-President of SODEBO