{
"title": "Route du Rhum: Sam Goodchild and Macif aim to settle unfinished business",
"excerpt": "After two frustrating editions, Franco-British skipper Sam Goodchild and his partner Macif head into the Route du Rhum as favourites.",
"body": "The Route du Rhum, the legendary single-handed transatlantic race, sets sail this Sunday, 1 November 2026, from Saint-Malo. Among the favourites is Franco-British skipper Sam Goodchild, sailing under the colours of Macif Santé Prévoyance. For the duo, this edition represents more than just a race: it is an opportunity to settle a score with a course that has twice denied them success.\n\nGoodchild and the Niort-based mutual insurance group have built a strong partnership over the years, but their previous two attempts at the Route du Rhum ended in disappointment. Despite their clear potential, circumstances conspired against them on both occasions. Now, with a solid preparation and a competitive boat, they arrive in Brittany with legitimate ambitions and the confidence of a team that has learned from past setbacks.\n\nThe 2026 edition promises intense competition, with a fleet of seasoned skippers and high-performance machines ready to take on the Atlantic. The course, which links Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, is known for its tactical complexity and unpredictable weather. Goodchild's experience in both solo and crewed racing, combined with Macif's technical support
"title": "Route du Rhum: Sam Goodchild and Macif aim to settle unfinished business",
"excerpt": "After two frustrating editions, Franco-British skipper Sam Goodchild and his partner Macif head into the Route du Rhum as favourites.",
"body": "The Route du Rhum, the legendary single-handed transatlantic race, sets sail this Sunday, 1 November 2026, from Saint-Malo. Among the favourites is Franco-British skipper Sam Goodchild, sailing under the colours of Macif Santé Prévoyance. For the duo, this edition represents more than just a race: it is an opportunity to settle a score with a course that has twice denied them success.\n\nGoodchild and the Niort-based mutual insurance group have built a strong partnership over the years, but their previous two attempts at the Route du Rhum ended in disappointment. Despite their clear potential, circumstances conspired against them on both occasions. Now, with a solid preparation and a competitive boat, they arrive in Brittany with legitimate ambitions and the confidence of a team that has learned from past setbacks.\n\nThe 2026 edition promises intense competition, with a fleet of seasoned skippers and high-performance machines ready to take on the Atlantic. The course, which links Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, is known for its tactical complexity and unpredictable weather. Goodchild's experience in both solo and crewed racing, combined with Macif's technical support
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Source: Ouest-France