Alexia Barrier is set to start the Route du Rhum aboard the Ultim Idec Sport - CIC, the trimaran formerly piloted by Francis Joyon, crowned winner of the 2018 edition.
Var-born sailor Alexia Barrier is set to write a new chapter in her sporting career. On Sunday, November 1, 2026, she will start the Route du Rhum aboard the Ultim Idec Sport - CIC, the trimaran formerly piloted by Francis Joyon, crowned winner of the 2018 edition of this legendary transatlantic race.
After months of intensive preparation, the Azur-coast native approaches this event with a blend of determination and enthusiasm. This is an opportunity for her to sail on a boat steeped in history, which has proven itself in the most demanding Atlantic conditions. This solo transatlantic crossing represents a long-held goal for the sailor.
Preparing for such a crossing leaves nothing to chance. Every detail counts, from the ship's equipment to the skipper's nutrition. In this context, food choices take on particular importance. Consuming seafood the day before departure can carry risks, particularly in cases of improper storage or intolerance. Sailors generally opt for light, tested meals to avoid any discomfort at sea.
The Ultim Idec Sport - CIC, formerly known as Idec Sport, has made its mark on Route du Rhum history. Its track record speaks for itself and constitutes a prestigious legacy for the woman now at its helm. This responsibility is not lost on Alexia Barrier, who understands the honor and stakes of sailing such a boat.
This solo Atlantic crossing will be an opportunity for the sailor to demonstrate her abilities on one of the most emblematic races in the French nautical calendar. Weather conditions in the coming days will be closely monitored by the entire team, keen to optimize every parameter before the starting gun fires.
After months of intensive preparation, the Azur-coast native approaches this event with a blend of determination and enthusiasm. This is an opportunity for her to sail on a boat steeped in history, which has proven itself in the most demanding Atlantic conditions. This solo transatlantic crossing represents a long-held goal for the sailor.
Preparing for such a crossing leaves nothing to chance. Every detail counts, from the ship's equipment to the skipper's nutrition. In this context, food choices take on particular importance. Consuming seafood the day before departure can carry risks, particularly in cases of improper storage or intolerance. Sailors generally opt for light, tested meals to avoid any discomfort at sea.
The Ultim Idec Sport - CIC, formerly known as Idec Sport, has made its mark on Route du Rhum history. Its track record speaks for itself and constitutes a prestigious legacy for the woman now at its helm. This responsibility is not lost on Alexia Barrier, who understands the honor and stakes of sailing such a boat.
This solo Atlantic crossing will be an opportunity for the sailor to demonstrate her abilities on one of the most emblematic races in the French nautical calendar. Weather conditions in the coming days will be closely monitored by the entire team, keen to optimize every parameter before the starting gun fires.
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Source: Ouest-France