Latest Media. New York-Vendee Race Arrivals in Les Sables d'Olonne France.

Subscribe to this channel for all our Sailing weekly Highlights, Americas Cup and Vendee Globe reports. The New York Vendée was something everyone was looking forward to, as it was seen as a rehearsal for the Vendée Globe. This was similarly the case for all those involved in organising the event, as well as the skippers. There was a lot at stake, as by taking part, some sailors completed their qualification process for the round the world race. There was a race to clock up the miles to sort the skippers out. Each competitor was awarded 4755 miles, except for Sam Goodchild, who sailed 3113 miles before being forced to retire.