
A few hours before the departure of the transatlantic, between the ambitions of the favorites and the obstacle course for small budgets.
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The Route du Rhum is a prestigious transatlantic race, the 13th edition of which starts from Saint-Malo.
Charles Caudrelier at Le Figaro: “I don’t know if my new Ultim will last the entire Route du Rhum…”
INTERVIEW - The winner of the 2022 edition will set off on Sunday into an (almost) unknown sea at the helm of his brand new Ultim trimaran. He confides his ambition and his doubts.
Route du Rhum: who are the favorites, what weather at the start, an untouchable record? Five questions before the start of the 13th edition
Everything you need to know before the start of the most prestigious transatlantic race, Sunday at 1:02 p.m.
Route du Rhum: “If my boat breaks, there will remain my debts and my tears”, the obstacle course of Rodolphe Sepho, the smallest budget at the start
Broken engine, rudder, search for sponsors and minimum insurance for his boat, the 40-year-old Guadeloupean sailor Rodolphe Sepho overcame the difficulties to set off with his sailboat from Saint-Malo on Sunday.
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Start of the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum on Sunday at 1:02 p.m.
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The 13th edition of the Route du Rhum began on Sunday off the coast of Saint-Malo. 115 skippers, divided into six categories, began their crossing to Pointe-à-Pitre under bright sunshine and favorable wind conditions.

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Arthur Fils confirmed his presence at the Masters 1000 in Paris after a precautionary retirement in Basel. The French player says he is physically ready and impatient to meet the Parisian public at the end of the season marked by the race for qualification.

Irish athlete Ciara Mageean, European 1,500m champion in 2024, died at the age of 34 following intestinal cancer. A notable figure in athletics, she represented Ireland at the 2016 and 2021 Olympic Games.

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Presentation of the categories and favorites of ocean racing. From Ultim to Class40, the skippers are preparing despite uncertain weather conditions. The starting rules and penalties are reminded for participants.