The first arrivals in Les Sables d'Olonne are scheduled from June 8, 2024. The arrivals area, located on the Vendée Globe esplanade, will blend New York and Vendée cultures. It will be open from June 8 to 11. This transatlantic race will be an opportunity for the public to share with the Vendée Globe sailors in a preview, cheering them along the mythical channel and at the trophy awards ceremony at the end of the day on Sunday, June 11, 2024.
OPENING OF THE VILLAGE FROM SATURDAY 8 TO TUESDAY 11 JUNE
OPENING HOURS
Village and pontoon: according to skippers' arrivals
10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Traditional Vendée and American games
Photo exhibition
Partner stands
10:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Food court: bar and restaurant
Vendée and American specialities
PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 8 JUNE
10:00 AM opening of the finish village on the Vendée Globe Esplanade
10:00 - 20:00 World Oceans Day celebrated with Ifremer, the Water Family, Surfrider Foundation and Odyssée durable
19:30 - 01:30 LES SETS DE PLAGE concert
FROM 9 JUNE
Estimated date of arrival of the winner 8/9 June
Live broadcast of finish on big screen - main stage
TUESDAY 11 JUNE
07:00 PM awards ceremony - main stage
