A few hours before the start of the 13th edition off Saint-Malo, several hundred readers shared their favorites in the six classes competing.
The grand start of the Route du Rhum 2026 is approaching. This Sunday, November 1st, at 1:02 PM precisely, the sailboats will set off from Saint-Malo for this iconic solo race. Like every edition, anticipation is building and enthusiasts are mobilizing to predict the potential winners.
We asked our readers to name their favorites in the six categories present this year: the Ultims, the Imocas, the Ocean Fifty, the Class40s, as well as the Vintage Mono and Vintage Multi categories. Several hundred responses came in, demonstrating the ever-strong enthusiasm for this legendary race.
Among the skippers most mentioned by our readers, we find well-known names in the offshore racing landscape. Armel Le Cléac'h, Charles Caudrelier, and Tom Laperche were among the most cited skippers in the predictions. These experienced sailors as well as other competitors arouse keen interest among enthusiasts who have been following this race for years.
This mobilization of our readers perfectly illustrates the special bond that unites sailing enthusiasts with the Route du Rhum. Beyond the simple predictions, it's an entire community that comes together around this major maritime event. The responses collected show a good knowledge of the competitors and their recent performances.
We will reveal the complete results of this consultation in the coming days, with details of the favorites designated in each class. In the meantime, all eyes are on Saint-Malo where the final boat preparations are in full swing.
We asked our readers to name their favorites in the six categories present this year: the Ultims, the Imocas, the Ocean Fifty, the Class40s, as well as the Vintage Mono and Vintage Multi categories. Several hundred responses came in, demonstrating the ever-strong enthusiasm for this legendary race.
Among the skippers most mentioned by our readers, we find well-known names in the offshore racing landscape. Armel Le Cléac'h, Charles Caudrelier, and Tom Laperche were among the most cited skippers in the predictions. These experienced sailors as well as other competitors arouse keen interest among enthusiasts who have been following this race for years.
This mobilization of our readers perfectly illustrates the special bond that unites sailing enthusiasts with the Route du Rhum. Beyond the simple predictions, it's an entire community that comes together around this major maritime event. The responses collected show a good knowledge of the competitors and their recent performances.
We will reveal the complete results of this consultation in the coming days, with details of the favorites designated in each class. In the meantime, all eyes are on Saint-Malo where the final boat preparations are in full swing.
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Source: Ouest-France