In Saint-Malo, in France's Brittany region, the legendary Route du Rhum is preparing to set sail. Billed as the world's biggest solo transatlantic race, it sees skippers sail alone from France's northern coast to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. It's a high-speed, high-risk crossing that takes place every four years.
France: 115 yachts will sail out of Sain-Malo for Route du Rhum race
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In Saint-Malo, in France's Brittany region, the legendary Route du Rhum is preparing to set sail. Billed as the world's biggest solo transatlantic race, it sees skippers sail alone from France's northern coast to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. It's a high-speed, high-risk crossing that takes place every four years.
Key Takeaways
- France: 115 yachts will sail out of Sain-Malo for Route du Rhum race.
- In Saint-Malo, in France's Brittany region, the legendary Route du Rhum is preparing to set sail.
- Billed as the world's biggest solo transatlantic race, it sees skippers sail alone from France's northern coast to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe.
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