The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe, the prestigious non-stop solo round-the-world sailing race, kicks off on November 10 from Les Sables d’Olonne. With a record 40 participants, including defending champion Yannick Bestaven and six female sailors, this year’s race promises fierce competition. New biodiversity protections require skippers to avoid certain marine areas, aiming to prevent collisions with marine mammals. The course remains unchanged, taking sailors through challenging waters, with hopes for a sub-70 days finish potentially breaking past records. As the world watches, the skippers prepare for an adventure of a lifetime.