2004–2005 Vendée Globe
| Event title | |
|---|---|
| Name | 2004–2005 Vendée Globe |
| Edition | 5th 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 | 7 November 2004 |
| Finish date | 7 November 2004 |
| Yachts | IMOCA 60 |
| Key people | Race Director Denis Horeau |
| Competitors | |
| Competing nations | 20 |
| Results | |
| Gold | Vincent Riou (FRA) |
| Silver | Jean Le Cam (FRA) |
| Bronze | Mike Golding (GBR) |
The 2004–2005 Vendée Globe was a non-stop solo round-the-world yacht race for IMOCA 60 class yachts. The fifth edition of the race started on 7 November 2004 from Les Sables-d'Olonne.