The Official 2024 Vendée Globe Bag collection
The Everest of the seas in offshore racing, the Vendée Globe is the biggest single-handed, non-stop, non-assisted round-the-globe sailing competition in the world. A legendary race where skippers compete on 18-meter Imoca yachts through the most hostile parts of the oceans.
For the 2024 edition of this iconic race, 727 Sailbags has created an exclusive collection of luggage and accessories made from the iconic sails of competitors from previous editions. Pieces filled with history, to experience the adventure and spirit of the Vendée Globe!
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The 2024 edition: same route, bigger challenges.
The 2024 edition of the Vendée Globe promises to be particularly thrilling, with a record number of 40 to 44 skippers already registered, including several key names in sailing, such as our ambassador Maxime Sorel. Among them, we could see a significant increase in female participation, with renowned sailors like Sam Davies (Initiatives-Cœur) and the young and talented Violette Dorange (DeVenir), ready to push their limits.
After competing in iconic races such as the Route du Rhum, the Transat Jacques Vabre, the Arctique Vendée, and the legendary Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, the skippers have honed their strategies and tested their boats in extreme conditions. This meticulous preparation, combined with major technological advancements, will make the competition even tighter and more gripping.
This year, the evolution of foilers—those revolutionary boats equipped with foils that allow them to "fly" above the water—promises to transform the race. These vessels, capable of reaching dizzying speeds, push the boundaries of nautical performance but also come with their own set of challenges.
While their impressive capabilities offer new possibilities in terms of speed, they require flawless technical mastery to handle potential breakdowns and extreme weather conditions.
The rule remains the same: a single-handed, non-stop, non-assisted round-the-world sailing race, covering 45,000 kilometers (24,300 miles). On the agenda: a start from Les Sables-d'Olonne on Sunday, November 10, crossing the Atlantic Ocean to round the Cape of Good Hope, navigating the depressions of the Indian Ocean, passing Cape Leeuwin off the coast of Australia, sailing through the southern seas of the Pacific Ocean, and finally rounding Cape Horn, which opens the door to the Atlantic for a swift ascent and crossing the finish line in Vendée.
The extreme weather conditions, especially in Antarctica and the Southern Oceans, will further intensify the challenges of this race. The record to beat, set by Armel Le Cléac’h, is 74 days.
Who will enter the legend and join Armel Le Cléac’h, François Gabart, or Michel Desjoyeaux in the exclusive circle of former Vendée Globe winners? See you in January in Les Sables d’Olonne to applaud the winner of this 9th edition of the Vendée Globe!
The official sailbag collection by 727 Sailbags
After months of excitement in our workshop, discover the exclusive Vendée Globe collection!
We have selected, cut, and upcycled sails from the boats that competed in previous editions of the Vendée Globe to create this unique collection. Find bags made from sailcloth and small leather goods crafted in the image of this legendary race.
The certificate of authenticity sewn into each of our Vendée Globe sailbags traces the history of the sail. Each sail color belonged to a different skipper or boat, and has its own track record, victories, and stories.
Each piece is unique, carrying the mark of an extraordinary journey across the oceans. Our Vendée Globe collection pays tribute to these sea heroes—fearless and determined—who brave the elements to write their legend.
Dive into the epic of these sailors with these unique creations, witnesses to their unforgettable feats!
Vendée Globe Collection
