The sailor from Granville hopes to finish among the top twenty in her category during the next edition of the Route du Rhum.
The starting gun for the Route du Rhum will be fired on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from Saint-Malo, bound for Guadeloupe. Among the 115 skippers entered, including eleven women, is Sophie Faguet. This sailor, who discovered sailing in Granville, in the Manche, aims to finish in the top 20 of her category.
Sophie Faguet learned to sail on the Granville coast, a port in the Manche renowned for its sailing school and regattas. Her career has led her to increasingly demanding offshore races, until earning a place at the start of this mythical transatlantic crossing. For her, this participation represents a new step in an already well-stocked curriculum.
The 2026 edition of the Route du Rhum promises to be particularly competitive, with a large fleet and often changeable weather conditions on this course of nearly 3,500 miles. Competitors will need to demonstrate strategy and endurance to reach Pointe-à-Pitre. Sophie Faguet approaches this challenge with the clear objective of finishing in the top half of her class.
This race is also an opportunity for the sailor to showcase her expertise and determination. Hailing from a maritime region, she carries the colors of her home region and hopes to inspire young enthusiasts. Her commitment to this adventure illustrates the diversity of profiles on the starting line, between seasoned veterans and newcomers.
Beyond sporting performance, the Route du Rhum remains a human and technical challenge. For Sophie Faguet, the key will be to successfully complete this crossing and cross the finish line with a sense of accomplishment. The coming weeks will be devoted to final preparations, between boat checks and intensive training.
Observers will follow with keen interest the progress of this Granville native in a race where every mile counts. Her top 20 goal in her category seems within reach, provided she perfectly manages the vagaries of the Atlantic. See you in Saint-Malo for the start, then in Guadeloupe for the finish.
Sophie Faguet learned to sail on the Granville coast, a port in the Manche renowned for its sailing school and regattas. Her career has led her to increasingly demanding offshore races, until earning a place at the start of this mythical transatlantic crossing. For her, this participation represents a new step in an already well-stocked curriculum.
The 2026 edition of the Route du Rhum promises to be particularly competitive, with a large fleet and often changeable weather conditions on this course of nearly 3,500 miles. Competitors will need to demonstrate strategy and endurance to reach Pointe-à-Pitre. Sophie Faguet approaches this challenge with the clear objective of finishing in the top half of her class.
This race is also an opportunity for the sailor to showcase her expertise and determination. Hailing from a maritime region, she carries the colors of her home region and hopes to inspire young enthusiasts. Her commitment to this adventure illustrates the diversity of profiles on the starting line, between seasoned veterans and newcomers.
Beyond sporting performance, the Route du Rhum remains a human and technical challenge. For Sophie Faguet, the key will be to successfully complete this crossing and cross the finish line with a sense of accomplishment. The coming weeks will be devoted to final preparations, between boat checks and intensive training.
Observers will follow with keen interest the progress of this Granville native in a race where every mile counts. Her top 20 goal in her category seems within reach, provided she perfectly manages the vagaries of the Atlantic. See you in Saint-Malo for the start, then in Guadeloupe for the finish.
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Source: Ouest-France