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Vendee Globe 2028
The Vendée Globe is the ultimate solo sailing challenge, an extraordinary non-stop, non-assisted circumnavigation of the globe covering approximately 24,000 nautical miles. For months at sea, reliable communications are essential for weather routing, campaign management and staying connected beyond the reach of conventional networks.
GTC provides professional satellite communications, offshore internet and expedition-ready connectivity solutions for solo sailors and support teams preparing for the world's greatest ocean race.
Engineered for the Longest Voyage
Often described as the Everest of the Seas, the Vendée Globe is unlike any other yacht race. Skippers leave Les Sables-d'Olonne alone, with no stops and no outside assistance, navigating around the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Leeuwin and Cape Horn before returning to France, often spending more than two months alone at sea.
Success depends on meticulous preparation. Every system onboard must perform flawlessly, from power generation and navigation to communications. Whether you're preparing a new IMOCA campaign, supporting a skipper or managing logistics ashore, GTC supplies offshore communication solutions designed for the demands of long-distance ocean racing.
Race Dates: November 12th 2028
Essential Communication Devices for the Vendee Globe 2028
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Our professional rental fleet gives teams access to industry-leading offshore communication technology without the commitment of purchasing. Thoroughly tested, expertly prepared, and backed by technical support, our equipment is fully trusted for ocean racing.
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For professional sailors, campaign teams and serious offshore cruisers, communications are a long-term investment. Explore our range of satellite communication systems and offshore internet solutions.
Questions
Yes, but only within strict limits. Vendée Globe rules allow communication with shore teams or technical suppliers to help solve genuine technical problems, but not to provide performance, routing or tactical assistance. That makes reliable satellite communications essential for sending messages, making calls, sharing technical details and troubleshooting issues from the boat.
Yes. Skippers can access authorised raw weather data, satellite images, observation charts and digital forecast files. A dependable offshore data connection is vital for receiving this information during a round-the-world campaign.
Usually, yes. Satellite internet is ideal for data, weather, email and media, while satellite phones provide a simple, dependable voice backup. For serious offshore campaigns, the strongest setup is often a layered communications system rather than relying on one device.
Redundancy matters. Vendée Globe skippers can spend weeks in remote Southern Ocean conditions, far from land and support. Carrying multiple communication options helps protect against equipment failure, antenna issues or power problems.
That depends on the campaign. Some teams need voice backup and low-data email, while others need broadband connectivity for weather, media, technical support and sponsor content. GTC can help specify a package that balances speed, reliability, airtime cost, redundancy and onboard power demands.
Useful information
Event Overview
Rolex Vendee Globe website
Regulations
Race rules & regs
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