The Route du Rhum is a transatlantic single-handed yacht race, which takes place every four years in November. The course is between

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and Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, overseas France. The first competition, won by Canadian Michael Birch in his boat ''Olympus Photo'' by a margin of 98 seconds over second-placed Michel Malinovsky in ''Kriter V'', was held in 1978, and was marked in tragedy by the disappearance of Alain Colas during the crossing. Current record is 6d 19h 47m 25s, set on November 16, 2022, by Charles Caudrelier.

Participation

Classes

Results

Line Honours

IMOCA 60

Multihull Ultime (Maxi)

Multihulls - ORMA 60

Referred to as the ORMA 50, Ocean 50 and Multi 50

Multihulls - Multi 50

Referred to as the ORMA 50, Ocean 50 and Multi 50

Class 40

References

External links

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Official Homepage of the Route du Rhum
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Photos of boats
Recurring sporting events established in 1978 Single-handed sailing competitions Sailing competitions in France Sport in Guadeloupe Yachting races 1978 establishments in France Transatlantic sailing competitions {{Guadeloupe-sport-stub