Only a few weeks after returning from his row across the North Atlantic, Breton sailor Guirec Soudée announced this Thursday, November 26 his desire to participate in the Vendée Globe in 2024. The young man of 29, from Plougrescant, explains that it is a dream he has had for a long time. “This dream, I have had it for a long time in my heart: To take the start of the Vendée Globe, this legendary race nicknamed” The Everest of the Seas “, a tour of the globe at full speed, alone and without assistance, a concentrate of passions “, he comments on the social network.
The adventurer specifies that he “opted for _a beautiful IMOCA with drifts_, that of Benjamin Dutreux, great Vendée sailor, 9ᵉ in the last Vendée Globe in 81 days. “ Benjamin Dutreux who also welcomed the choice of the skipper. “Too glad you’re taking over on board” Super Grandpa “.
Guirec Welded now looking for sponsors, knowing that the number of competitors is limited to 40. Candidates will be able to apply from February 14th. Qualification conditions are tightened to improve the safety of seafarers. In particular, you have to qualify on the boat that will do the Vendée Globe, take the start of two solo qualifying races for the Globe Series Championship, one of which is before the end of 2023 and one in 2024. It is also compulsory to finish one of your races. qualifications in the allotted time.