a new chance for the book “Thus was born the Vendée Globe”

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Released in 2020, “Thus was born the Vendée Globe” remains a reference for those who want to understand the Genesis of the famous sailing race.

Fabrice Hodecent brings his pen to put into words the memories and stories of Didier Planson, coordinator of the first editions and “traveling companion of Philippe Jeantot”, creator of the famous sailing race around the world.

Behind the scenes

The book allows you to discover how was the idea of ​​the race born? and how it came to fruition. This work tells, on the basis of facts, documents and 30 precious testimonies from pioneers, behind the scenes of the race.

“Apart from its founding rules, one boat and one human for a non-stop and unassisted round-the-world trip, the Vendée Globe has not always been the big organizational machine that we know now,” write the authors.

The origins seen from the inside

The race of origins seen from the inside, with plenty of room for illustrations never before revealed: 123 documents and 100 unpublished photos!

The cover is also signed Titouan Lamazou, first winner of the race.

Published by Roquemoute editions. the work was released in 2020 and was a victim of the health crisis, which prevented it from meeting its audience.

The Vendée Globe 2024 offers the opportunity for a repeat and therefore a second chance.

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