The 13th Route du Rhum set off from Saint-Malo on a sunny day, opening the way to Guadeloupe.
This Sunday, the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum officially set off from the quays of Saint-Malo. Weather conditions were ideal, with bright Breton sunshine and relatively calm seas, offering a majestic spectacle to the many spectators gathered for the occasion.
The fleet, made up of monohulls and multihulls from different classes, left the corsair city for an Atlantic crossing bound for Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. As with every edition, the event attracts experienced sailors and open-sea racing enthusiasts, all driven by the challenge of this mythical transat.
The organisers had put in place reinforced safety measures to oversee this highly anticipated start. The competitors, divided into several categories according to rating and boat type, will have to face the whims of the ocean and navigation strategies. The weather forecast for the first days suggests a rapid progression southward, but the crews remain cautious.
Beyond the competition, this 13th edition marks a new page in the history of the Route du Rhum, a race created in 1978. Sailing enthusiasts will follow the boats' positions closely in the coming days, while the first finishers are expected in Pointe-à-Pitre after about a week at sea, depending on the ultimes' performance.
In the meantime, excitement was palpable in Saint-Malo, where the public was able to admire the sailboats before their departure. The celebration promises to continue throughout the race, with events planned at the starting village and daily live updates to follow the sailors in their transatlantic adventure.
The fleet, made up of monohulls and multihulls from different classes, left the corsair city for an Atlantic crossing bound for Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. As with every edition, the event attracts experienced sailors and open-sea racing enthusiasts, all driven by the challenge of this mythical transat.
The organisers had put in place reinforced safety measures to oversee this highly anticipated start. The competitors, divided into several categories according to rating and boat type, will have to face the whims of the ocean and navigation strategies. The weather forecast for the first days suggests a rapid progression southward, but the crews remain cautious.
Beyond the competition, this 13th edition marks a new page in the history of the Route du Rhum, a race created in 1978. Sailing enthusiasts will follow the boats' positions closely in the coming days, while the first finishers are expected in Pointe-à-Pitre after about a week at sea, depending on the ultimes' performance.
In the meantime, excitement was palpable in Saint-Malo, where the public was able to admire the sailboats before their departure. The celebration promises to continue throughout the race, with events planned at the starting village and daily live updates to follow the sailors in their transatlantic adventure.
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Source: La Nouvelle République