Route du Rhum: capsize of Francis Joyon, a rescue operation launched
Navigator Violette Dorange forced to go to Roscoff after an incident at sea.
Quick Look
- Shortly after the start of the Route du Rhum, Violette Dorange collided with Romain Pillard's boat.
- The sailor, forced to join Roscoff, expressed her deep sadness following the damage suffered by her ship.
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Why It Matters
The Route du Rhum is a solo transatlantic race. Financial rewards are described as symbolic in relation to the costs incurred.
“I’m too sad”: in tears after her collision on the Route du Rhum, Violette Dorange “heard everything crack”
A few hours after the start of the Route du Rhum, Violette Dorange had to go to Roscoff, after the collision with Romain Pillard. The young nugget of the fleet did not hide her disappointment.
Route du Rhum: how much will the winners of each category receive?
The rewards will remain symbolic in relation to the risks taken and the budgets committed. They will not even reimburse the amount of registration fees for each skipper.
Open Questions
- What is the precise technical condition of the ships?
- Will Violette Dorange be able to resume racing?
