Vendee Globe

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:City
gptkb:sailing
gptkbp:area 17.5 square miles
gptkbp:broadcasting_rights gptkb:television_network
gptkbp:challenges fatigue
equipment failure
isolation
stormy weather
storms and equipment failures
gptkbp:communication_tools satellite phones
gptkbp:coordinates 32.7001° N, 110.7864° W
gptkbp:course_length approximately 24,000 miles
gptkbp:cruise_speed varies by participant
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired documentaries and films
gptkbp:cultural_significance sailing community
global sailing events
French maritime culture
gptkbp:elevation 3,500 feet
gptkbp:environmental_impact awareness initiatives
promotes ocean conservation awareness
gptkbp:fan_base dedicated following
gptkbp:fan_engagement social media
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Les_Sables-d'_Olonne
gptkbp:first_held gptkb:1989
gptkbp:founded 1876
gptkbp:frequency every four years
gptkbp:historical_significance inspiration for future races
pioneering event in sailing
first non-stop solo round-the-world race
first solo non-stop race around the world
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vendee Globe
gptkbp:is single-handed yacht race
single-handed non-stop yacht race
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Gila_County
gptkbp:location gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:media_coverage international
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:GPS
gptkbp:next_edition planned for 2024
planned for 2032
planned for 2028
gptkbp:next_event 2024
gptkbp:notable_case collisions
rescue operations
capsizes
disqualifications
gptkbp:notable_quote " The race is a dream for many sailors."
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Jean_Le_Cam
gptkb:Alex_Thomson
gptkb:Sam_Davies
gptkb:Guillaume_Verdier
monohull yachts
accompanying boats
gptkbp:notable_winner gptkb:François_Gabart
gptkb:Armel_Le_Cléac'h
gptkb:Michel_Desjoyeaux
gptkb:Jean-Pierre_Dick
gptkb:Ellen_Mac_Arthur
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Société_Nautique_de_La_Rochelle
gptkb:Société_Nautique_de_Saint-Malo
gptkbp:participants varies
solo sailors
gptkbp:population 7,532
gptkbp:record 74 days, 3 hours, 35 minutes
74 days, 3 hours, 35 minutes, 46 seconds
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Vendée_Globe_Challenge
gptkbp:safety lifeboats and communication equipment
gptkbp:safety_measures mandatory safety equipment
gptkbp:sailing_event gptkb:IMOCA_60
around the world
collaborations with environmental organizations
global participation
navigation and seamanship
over three decades of competition
physical and mental endurance
celebrates achievements of sailors
promotes sailing as a sport
advanced yacht design
includes pre-race events and ceremonies
influences future sailing races.
network of sailors and supporters
part of the Ocean Race series
requires resilience and strategy
use of foils
various accolades for participants
gptkbp:sailing_records multiple records set
gptkbp:sponsorship various corporate sponsors
commercial sponsors
gptkbp:starts_at gptkb:Les_Sables-d'_Olonne
gptkbp:support shore teams assist sailors
gptkbp:takes_place_in every four years
gptkbp:time_zone MST
gptkbp:track online platforms
gptkbp:training extensive preparation required
extensive sailing experience
gptkbp:type solo non-stop round-the-world race
gptkbp:weather_conditions varied
varied and challenging
gptkbp:website www.globeaz.gov
gptkbp:zip_code 85501
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Atlas
gptkb:State_Emblem_of_the_Soviet_Union
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4