1996–1997 Vendée Globe

The 1996–1997 Vendée Globe is a non-stop solo Round the World Yacht Race for IMOCA 50 and IMOCA 60 class yachts this is the third edition of the race starting on the th November 1996 from Les Sables-d'Olonne.

1996–1997 Vendée Globe
Event title
Name1996–1997 Vendée Globe
Edition3rd Edition
SponsorVendee Region of France
Event details
Start locationLes Sables-d'Olonne
Finish locationLes Sables-d'Olonne
CourseSolo non-stop round the world race
Start dateNovember 1996
Finish dateNovember 1996
YachtsIMOCA 50
IMOCA 60
Results
Gold Christophe Auguin (FRA)
Geodis
Silver Marc Thiercelin (FRA)
Crédit Immobilier
Bronze Hervé Laurent (FRA)
Groupe LG-Traitmat
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