The press conference to present the 8th Vendée Globe is taking place this Wednesday at the French Stock Exchange (Palais Brongniart) in Paris. The 29 skippers, who will be setting sail on 6th November from Les Sables d'Olonne are all attending to present their projects to the crowds of French and foreign journalists that are expected. This final press conference in Paris before the big day is an opportunity for fans of the Vendée Globe to discover all the new features, as announcements are made.