Sailing from Britanny to Guadeloupe: Route du Rhum village opens ahead of transatlantic race
Tuesday marked the opening of the race village in Saint-Malo for the Route du Rhum, with the first boats arriving and more expected in the coming days.
France 24 reports: Tuesday marked the opening of the race village in Saint-Malo for the Route du Rhum, with the first boats arriving and more expected in the coming days.
A fleet of 115 boats is set to depart on November 1 for Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, as competitors prepare to take on this legendary solo sailing race across the Atlantic.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Guadeloupe, Rhum and Britanny.
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- Guadeloupe, Rhum, Britanny, Saint-Malo
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