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Route du Rhum 2022

Behind The Scenes
Thanks to Suzuki, which equips fifty Highffield semi-rigid boats responsible for securing the body of water, we were able to welcome the Ultims and the Ocean Fifty before their passage through the lock to reach the basins. This year, the organizers orchestrated this parade to the delight of the ...
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Published on 02/11/2022

Pen-Duick IV

A replica to take on the 2026 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe!
The legendary Pen-Duick family of ocean racing yachts is part of France’s national psyche. Sailed by the famous skipper Éric Tabarly (credited with ending the British domination of ocean racing and inspiring a generation of sailors), all of the Pen Duicks survive today except one - number IV, and ...
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Published on 25/04/2024

Route du Rhum 2022: The edition to beat all records!

The Route du Rhum Race, held every 4 years, has always been a major multihull highlight - see our inset tribute to Mike Birch. There are three multihull classes: the Ultims, the Ocean Fifty and the Rhum Multi, with three other classes dedicated to monohulls. As all the competitors cross the start ...
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