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France: Route du Rhum fleet ready to depart

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Briefings

The Route du Rhum, the world's largest solo transatlantic race, is scheduled to depart from Saint-Malo, Brittany, in 2026. Skippers will travel alone to Guadeloupe, competing against professionals and amateurs. The event is held every four years, and Selina Sykes reports on the preparations.

Key points

• The Route du Rhum is the world's largest solo transatlantic race, departing from Saint-Malo, Brittany, in 2026.
• Skippers will travel alone to Guadeloupe, competing against professionals and amateurs in the event held every four years.

Context

The Route du Rhum is the world's largest solo transatlantic race, departing from Saint-Malo, Brittany, in 2026. Skippers will travel alone to Guadeloupe, competing against professionals and amateurs in the event held every four years.

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