About 200 sailors have taken part in the Vendée Globe over the years, but only 114 have actually managed to cross the finish line due to the extreme conditions.
The sailors will follow a route south past the continent of Africa and then head east toward Australasia.
They will then sail around Antarctica, before sailing close to the tip of South America and up through the Atlantic Ocean towards France.
Hare said she was often asked if she got lonely during her sailing.
“I always say in answer to this question there is a massive difference between being lonely and being alone,” she said.
“I choose to be alone, nobody chooses to be lonely.
“I know I have my friends, my family, the people who follow the race, I know there are so many people thinking of me, wishing me well, and I know they’re going to be there when I get home.”
