The 1992–1993 Vendée Globe was a non-stop solo round-the-world yacht race for IMOCA 50 and IMOCA 60 class yachts, and started on 22 November 1992 from Les Sables-d'Olonne.
The IMOCA 60 class yacht Fleury-Michon X was designed by Philippe Briand and launched in February 1989 after being built by Jeanneau based in Les Herbiers, France.