Vendée Arctique

The Vendée Arctique is a single-handed (solo) yacht race, from France to the Arctic Circle and back.

History
The race was founded by in 2020, as a qualifier for the Vendée Globe following the cancellation of a number of the qualifying races due to COVID-19. It is named after the Département of Vendée, in France, where the race starts and ends. The race starts and finishes in Les Sables-d'Olonne, in the Département of Vendée, in France.

The concept of a series of events heading up to the northern high latitudes with the intention of this race become a permanent fixture.

The race is open to monohull yachts conforming to the Open 60 class criteria.

2nd Edition: 2022
The course was significantly shortened due to heavy weather.