IMOCA, Class 40, Multi 50, Ultime - Route du Rhum - St.Malo FRA

On Sunday, the Route du Rhum, the classic single-handed transatlantic regatta, will start in St. Malo FRA, where one million spectators are expected on Sunday: the most public sporting event of the whole year! A record-breaking fleet of 138 solo skippers will be at the start. ----- 38 IMOCA Open 60s, including 8 new constructions, are taking part. The favorite is Charlie Dalin FRA with his 'Apivia', who has won everything in the last two years. Switzerland is represented by three Open 60s: Justine Mettraux SUI should be able to keep up with her 'Teamwork' and Alan Roura SUI also has a competitive Open 60 (ex-'Hugo Boss') with his 'Hublot'. For Oliver Heer SUI it is his first big Atlantic race. The IMOCA preview. ----- In the Ultime trimaran class, last year's winner Francis Joyon FRA ('IDEC'), Charles Caudrelier FRA ('Banque de Rothschild'), Armel Le Cléac'h FRA ('Banque populaire'), Thomas Coville FRA ('Sodebo') and François Gabart FRA ('SAR Lazartigue') will meet The preview Ultime. ----- Among the 55 Class 40, Simon Koster SUI ('Banque du Léman') is one of the favorites. Joining for the first time participating as a solo skipper is 4-time Olympic ski medalist Ivica Kostelic CRO. The preview Class 40. ----- All entry lists and the preview.