From the moment it began, the Vendée Globe race has belonged to the hearts of our French département. Along with the Conseil Départemental de la Vendée, the town of Les Sables d’Olonne, the company SODEBO and the Région des Pays de la Loire, some thirty large companies from the Vendée department have come on board, making the Vendée the organiser of one of the greatest races in the world.
MAJOR PARTNER
Twenty years ago, we entered the Vendée Globe, this legendary race as a shipowner alongside Thomas Coville. Then in 2004, we went on to become an official sponsor of the race. Each edition is unique and illustrates the incredible evolution of the world of ocean racing, which has never stopped progressing. You only have to look at the evolution of the boats to understand that we have moved into a new era with each edition, but there is room for everyone. What is common are the stories of these men and women who commit themselves to an adventure that will inevitably change them.
Premium partner
Here, it's Les Sables d'Olonne. The City of the Vendée Globe. The home port of the solo round-the-world race. Its mythical channel carries within it the ultimate dreams of great sailors and seekers of distant horizons. Here is where Adventure is born, the legend of the Vendée Globe. From Titouan Lamazou to Yannick Bestaven, passing through Michel Desjoyaux, many have walked our sandy docks and met the admiring gaze of thousands of enthusiasts. From the Golden Globe Race to the Mini Transat, through the Vendée Globe, the great adventure of offshore racing is written in Les Sables d'Olonne.
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
Ulysse Nardin is the independent and integrated watchmaking manufacture offering cutting-edge timepieces to freedom-seeking explorers. Founded by Mr. Ulysse Nardin in 1846, the house owes its reputation to its connection with the sea: its onboard chronometers are among the most awarded and reliable ever designed.
Zodiac, one of the world's most famous boat builders, proudly and wholeheartedly embodies its role as Official Partner of the New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne, an iconic race that celebrates the spirit of competition and the love of sailing. Zodiac is pleased to accompany the skippers of the New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne and provide a fleet of support boats to ensure safety throughout the event.
Horizon Media, Inc., the largest U.S. media agency according to Ad Age Data Center 2023, delivers data-driven business outcomes for some of the most innovative and ambitious brands. Founded in 1989, headquartered in New York, and with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto, the company employs 2,400 people and has media investments of more than $8.5 billion. Horizon Media’s fundamental belief is that business is personal, which drives its approach to connecting brands with their customers and engaging with its own employees resulting in industry-leading workplace satisfaction levels (Glassdoor). The company is consistently recognized by independent media outlets for its client excellence and has earned several “Best Workplaces” awards reflecting its commitment to DEI and the life and well-being of everyone at Horizon Media.
Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E) is an affiliate of Horizon Media, and provides a unique and complementary combination of sports, experiential marketing, and media capabilities. HS&E has a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential, Metaverse, and Web3.0 strategy and activation. HS&E is led by co-CEOs David Levy and Chris Weil.
OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS
Helly Hansen, a pioneering brand in maritime equipment, was born at sea thanks to merchant navy captain Helly Juell Hansen. As the founder of the brand, he provided the first waterproof protection solution against the elements, safeguarding sailors so they could remain and feel alive regardless of the weather.
Historical and founding brand of the group, BENETEAU has always been a pioneer in the yachting landscape. Founded in St Gilles Croix de Vie in 1884, the BENETEAU shipyard has been accompanying the Vendée Globe for 20 years and puts its fleet of boats at the service of the unique moments that are the start and finish of this legendary race. BENETEAU is now also partnering with the latest qualifying race: the New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne.
The Martin Group is a full-service integrated communications firm headquartered in New York that works
with best-in-class organizations ranging from inspiring startups to global enterprises like Nike, Under Armour, Puma, the NFL and New Era Cap. At The Martin Group, they believe that the difference is making one.
At bioaqualife, we are changing the way plastic shrinkwrap is used in our environment. We are committed to environmental responsibility and creating a sustainable world.
The unique biowrap marine shrinkwrap manufactured by bioaqualife protects marine vessels in off seasons and during transportation. The biowrap shrinkwrap is strong, biodegradable, and recyclable.
From our founding more than 20 years ago, innovation is what has driven the organization. H2O Innovation is a water solutions company focused on providing best-in-class technologies and services. Experts in membrane process technology, they offer tailored water system solutions precisely designed to meet the unique requirements of our clients. Their association with the Be Water Positive sailboat aligns with our mission to promote water reuse, desalination, and ocean protection.
The Vtech Group equips professionals with top-of-the-range printing systems through Canon, a premium brand and market leader.
A local Vendée company that favors proximity and responsiveness to its customers. Today, it deploys and maintains its services regionally and nationally: from Canon printing and scanning equipment to dematerialization software solutions and multifunctional interactive digital displays.
