2008–2009 Vendée Globe
| Event title | |
|---|---|
| Name | 2008–2009 Vendée Globe |
| Edition | 6th edition |
| Sponsor | Vendee Region of France |
| Event details | |
| Start location | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
| Finish location | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
| Course | Solo non-stop round the world race |
| Start date | 9 November 2008 |
| Finish date | 9 November 2008 |
| Yachts | IMOCA 60 |
| Key people | Race Director Denis Horeau |
| Competitors | |
| Competitors | 30 |
| Results | |
| Gold | Michel Desjoyeaux (FRA) |
| Silver | Armel Le Cléac'h (FRA) |
| Bronze | Vincent Riou (FRA) |
The 2008–2009 Vendée Globe was a non-stop solo round-the-world yacht race for IMOCA 60 class yachts and the sixth edition of the race.