Simplify the following text for a Grade 11 native English-speaking person.
Original: Several prominent ocean yacht races , notably the Volvo Ocean Race , the VELUX 5 Oceans and the VendÃ e Globe , sail around the world via the Horn , and speed records for round-the-world sailing are recognized for following this route .
Simplified: Several prominent ocean yacht races , notably the VendÃ e Globe , sail around the world via the Horn , and speed records for round-the-world sailing follow the same route .