The 115 skippers of the Route du Rhum will set off on Sunday in conditions deemed ideal, with a moderate north-easterly wind and a nearly flat sea.
On Sunday 1st November at 13:02, the thirteenth edition of the Route du Rhum will start off the coast of Saint-Malo. Organisers and competitors alike can approach the event with serenity: weather forecasts point to particularly favourable conditions for the launch.
A north-easterly wind will blow between 10 and 12 knots, with gusts possibly reaching 18 to 20 knots. The sea is set to be almost flat, with waves of around 50 centimetres. These parameters provide an ideal setting for the starting manoeuvre, avoiding the heavy technical constraints that often complicate the first hours of racing.
This scenario contrasts sharply with the one experienced four years ago, when competitors had to contend with much more muscular conditions. This time, the 115 skippers taking part are reassured by these forecasts, which should allow a smooth transition to the open sea. The fleet will quickly be able to settle into a sustained racing rhythm without suffering unnecessary stress on the boats from the outset.
That said, the Route du Rhum remains a demanding event, and the first hours will be decisive for strategic choices. The crews will need to monitor the evolution of the wind and currents, while managing the proximity of other competitors in this coastal zone. But for now, all lights are green for a clean and spectacular start.
A north-easterly wind will blow between 10 and 12 knots, with gusts possibly reaching 18 to 20 knots. The sea is set to be almost flat, with waves of around 50 centimetres. These parameters provide an ideal setting for the starting manoeuvre, avoiding the heavy technical constraints that often complicate the first hours of racing.
This scenario contrasts sharply with the one experienced four years ago, when competitors had to contend with much more muscular conditions. This time, the 115 skippers taking part are reassured by these forecasts, which should allow a smooth transition to the open sea. The fleet will quickly be able to settle into a sustained racing rhythm without suffering unnecessary stress on the boats from the outset.
That said, the Route du Rhum remains a demanding event, and the first hours will be decisive for strategic choices. The crews will need to monitor the evolution of the wind and currents, while managing the proximity of other competitors in this coastal zone. But for now, all lights are green for a clean and spectacular start.
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Source: Ouest-France