For the first time in the 44-year history of the Route du Rhum, a start had to be postponed from Sunday to next Wednesday. Severe storm warnings had led to this novelty. The record fleet of 138 boats will be sent on the approximately 3,500 nautical mile course from Saint-Malo to Guadeloupe at 2.45 pm.
Find out everything about the cult regatta here:
We take you to the coolest race village in the sailing world!
Nowhere else in the world can sailing fans get as close to the top boats and their skippers as they can these days in St Malo. YACHT had the opportunity to visit some Ultims and Open 60s and talk to the skippers. Come on board with us!
These are Boris Herrmann's opponents
An impressive fleet of 36 Imocas will be on the line at the start, seven of which are new builds. We show the top skippers and their boats
A childhood dream comes true for top favourite Caudrelier
Two-time Ocean Race winner Charles Caudrelier starts his first Route du Rhum on 6 November. He is both a rookie and the top favourite. In an interview with YACHT online, the Frenchman explains how this balancing act challenges, motivates and inspires him.
Interview with Boris Herrmann about his chances of victory
Boris Herrmann dampens overly high expectations for his first solo race with "Malizia - Seaexplorer". What he lacks, what he expects, who he favours.
Single-handed across the Atlantic- View of the spectacle
The Route du Rhum only takes place every four years and is considered the largest transatlantic regatta. Millions follow it, starting on 6 November. On board: Isabelle Joschke and Boris Herrmann.
"After the Route du Rhum, we know exactly where we stand"
We spoke to Will Harris, co-skipper of the "Malizia Seaexplorer", about how the brand new VPLP design is performing and the difficulties that had to be overcome.
