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Route du Rhum. Sébastien Simon: A Sixth-Place Finish After a Spectacular Comeback

November 13, 2026 Source: Ouest-France Article written with AI assistance Quinté+ Tiercé

Vendée-based skipper Groupe Dubreuil - Air Caraïbes completed the Route du Rhum in sixth place, after an arduous race marked by numerous twists and turns.

Sébastien Simon, the skipper from Vendée, has just crossed the finish line of the Route du Rhum in Guadeloupe. This Thursday at 6:20 PM local time, or 11:20 PM Paris time, the sailor officially completed this edition after a particularly difficult crossing.

The Imoca Groupe Dubreuil - Air Caraïbes sailor achieved an impressive comeback throughout this transatlantic competition. His performance is a testament to remarkable tenacity in the face of the challenges encountered at sea.

This race put the Vendée native through the wringer. Changing weather conditions and technical challenges punctuated his journey to the French Antilles.

This sixth-place finish rewards months of preparation and hard work. The skipper can legitimately be satisfied with this performance in one of the world's most prestigious solo sailing races.

Source: Ouest-France