Vendee Globe

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf yacht race
gptkbp:admissionFee qualification races
gptkbp:climate varied and challenging
gptkbp:course around the world
gptkbp:cultural_impact increased interest in sailing
gptkbp:famousQuote "The ultimate challenge"
gptkbp:first_held 1989
gptkbp:frequency every four years
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:Les_Sables-d'Olonne
gptkbp:golfingEvents communication systems
fan engagement
social media presence
advanced materials
hydrofoils
autopilot systems
global participation
online following
supportive networks
weather routing software
gptkbp:historical_significance first solo non-stop round-the-world race
pioneering event in sailing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vendee Globe
gptkbp:length approximately 24,000 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:media_coverage international
gptkbp:navigationEquipment GPS and traditional methods
gptkbp:notable_event rescue operations
capsizes
disqualifications
abandonments
gptkbp:notable_winners gptkb:François_Gabart
gptkb:Vincent_Riou
gptkb:Ellen_MacArthur
Armel Le Cléac'h
Michel Desjoyeaux
gptkbp:notableGuestStars gptkb:Thomas_Coville
gptkb:Jean_Le_Cam
gptkb:Alex_Thomson
gptkb:Sam_Davies
Kito de Pavant
gptkbp:number_of_teams shore teams
gptkbp:organizer Sodebo
gptkbp:participants solo sailors
gptkbp:recordings 74 days, 3 hours, 35 minutes
gptkbp:relatedEvent 2024
gptkbp:safetyFeatures mandatory safety equipment
gptkbp:sailing_classes IMOCA 60
solo navigation
gptkbp:services gptkb:Les_Sables-d'Olonne
gptkbp:sponsor various corporate sponsors
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives sustainability efforts
gptkbp:training extensive sailing experience