Zodiac x Vendée Globe: a limited series to grab before it’s too late
Unique Boats Designed for the Vendée Globe Event
As an official partner of the Vendée Globe, Zodiac Nautic supported every stage of the race with 42 rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) mobilized to support the skippers, ensure safety, and capture key moments from start to finish. Now, this limited series is available for sale, with a few units still available. These are unique, numbered boats imbued with the spirit of offshore racing.
Three models are offered, each with its own strengths, but all with a proven history and performance.
OPEN 6.5 LIMITED EDITION VENDÉE GLOBE 2024
A concentration of versatility and dynamism! The Zodiac Open 6.5 is maneuverable, fast, and robust, ideal for challenging coastal navigation. Its deep-V hull provides excellent stability and efficient passage through choppy waters, even at high speeds. Whether for a sporty outing or a relaxing getaway, it stands out for its versatility.
2 units available
Price: €59,960 including VAT (instead of €78,546)
PRO 7 LIMITED EDITION VENDÉE GLOBE 2024
The best-seller for professionals and enthusiasts! Popular with diving clubs, regatta organizations, and demanding boaters, the Zodiac PRO 7 impresses with its modular deck, optimized space, and comfortable navigation. Stable and powerful, it is designed for long sea trips, whatever the conditions.
Approximately twenty units available
Price: €69,960 including VAT (instead of €91,649)
PRO 850 LIMITED EDITION VENDÉE GLOBE 2024
The ultimate model, designed to face the most extreme conditions. With generous space and unparalleled stability, the PRO 850 is a RIB tailored for adventurers and demanding professionals. A rare boat, with only one unit still available.
1 unit available in March 2025
Price: €128,970 including VAT (instead of €169,200)
All these models are powered by Mercury Marine engines and equipped with Navicom navigation electronics, ensuring performance and safety.
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Acquiring a Zodiac Vendée Globe edition is not just buying a RIB: it’s embarking on the history of a legendary race. These boats were chosen for their reliability, robustness, and maneuverability, essential qualities for supporting the IMOCA boats around the globe.
Zodiac and the Vendée Globe: An Alliance Forged in Adventure
For years, Zodiac Nautic has been more than just a partner of the Vendée Globe: the brand is a key player in the event.
In 2008, Zodiac marked a turning point by providing 60 Pro Open 650s, true references of their generation. These RIBs quickly became essential allies of the organization.
In 2012, faced with the increased performance of the IMOCA boats, Zodiac expanded its range and made available Pro 750, Pro 850, and N-ZO 700 models, better suited to the demands of the race.
It’s impossible to talk about this collaboration without remembering some memorable moments. In 2008, a logistical challenge of extraordinary proportions: 60 boats transported under difficult weather conditions, but a mission successfully carried out by the Zodiac team. And then, there’s 2012… and its pigeon invasion. A hangar made available by the organization had been transformed into a bird dormitory, requiring express cleaning before the opening of the village. Proof that, on sea as on land, nothing stops Zodiac.
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A Rare Opportunity to Seize
The last copies of the Vendée Globe 2024 limited edition are still available. A unique opportunity for nautical enthusiasts, whether they are seasoned boaters or demanding professionals.
Want to see these boats with your own eyes? Some dealers exhibit these models in their showrooms. Check the list of points of sale and reserve your Zodiac Vendée Globe edition before it’s too late.
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