The 13th edition of the solo transatlantic race will depart Saint-Malo on November 1, 2026, with 115 entries registered.
The solo solo-navigation event around the Atlantic will live a new chapter in autumn 2026. The calendar for the next edition of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guernesey has been officialized, scheduled for Sunday, November 1st. This event marks the return of the competition to Breton waters after several seasons of intense preparation. The reception of crews and the setup of the race infrastructure will begin early in the month of October, creating a particular buzz around the port of Saint-Malo.
Several precise details surround this thirteenth edition of the mythical race. In total, 115 yachts are registered for this demanding course linking France to Guernesey. This strong participation testifies to the vitality of the multi-start class and the sustained interest of sailors for oceanic challenges. Organizers are committed to managing this influx within a secure framework, coordinating staggered starts according to boat categories, ranging from large ultra-modern monohulls to more traditional class yachts.
On the level of broadcasting and communication, national and specialized channels have scheduled blocks of airtime to follow the event live. Television view points will be installed in the semaphore and the surroundings of the commercial port basin. The public is invited to mobilize from the early hours of Sunday morning to assist the first competitors taking to the sea. The precise schedules of each fleet will be communicated in the days preceding the start to allow for a smooth organization of spectator flows.
The general organization relies on a close collaboration between maritime associations, port authorities, and civil security services. Transatlantic weather, a determining factor of the competition, will be closely monitored by meteorological services. This rigorous preparation aims to guarantee an optimal race for sailors isolated on the ocean. The entire nautical industry is mobilizing to offer an edition worthy of the history of this legendary transatlantic.
Several precise details surround this thirteenth edition of the mythical race. In total, 115 yachts are registered for this demanding course linking France to Guernesey. This strong participation testifies to the vitality of the multi-start class and the sustained interest of sailors for oceanic challenges. Organizers are committed to managing this influx within a secure framework, coordinating staggered starts according to boat categories, ranging from large ultra-modern monohulls to more traditional class yachts.
On the level of broadcasting and communication, national and specialized channels have scheduled blocks of airtime to follow the event live. Television view points will be installed in the semaphore and the surroundings of the commercial port basin. The public is invited to mobilize from the early hours of Sunday morning to assist the first competitors taking to the sea. The precise schedules of each fleet will be communicated in the days preceding the start to allow for a smooth organization of spectator flows.
The general organization relies on a close collaboration between maritime associations, port authorities, and civil security services. Transatlantic weather, a determining factor of the competition, will be closely monitored by meteorological services. This rigorous preparation aims to guarantee an optimal race for sailors isolated on the ocean. The entire nautical industry is mobilizing to offer an edition worthy of the history of this legendary transatlantic.
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Source: Ouest-France