Tom Laperche triumphs in the Route du Rhum: a dream comes true
By Route du Rhum
08/11/2026 - 10:04

Tom Laperche triumphs in the Route du Rhum: a dream comes true

A slim silhouette, white polo shirt, clean shaven, youthful face and the deep blue eyes, Tom Laperche emerged from the water like an vision. in front of a packed Memorial Act and on official pontoon ready to sink. Everyone wanted to be there this evening to share the first moments on land of the new prince of the oceans who clearly enjoyed looking back at length on his epic victory

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By Route du Rhum
09/07/2026 - 15:27

Alexia Barrier is set to become the first woman class in the history of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe to compete in the ULTIM division

After setting the first round-the-world record with an all-female crew for the Jules Verne Trophy, French woman Alexia Barrier is extending her horizons once again by entering the 2026 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe at the helm of the legendary *IDEC SPORT - CIC*. As the first woman to compete in the ULTIM division she is set to write a new chapter in the race’s storied history

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By Route du Rhum
16/04/2026 - 16:52

Route du Rhum 2026: the most competitive edition in history

Charles Caudrelier, Armel Le Cléac'h, Thomas Coville, Jérémie Beyou, Elodie Bonafous, Francis Joyon, Jean Le Cam. The most talented skippers on the planet are set to muster at the starting line for a legendary race, the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe, which will begin on Sunday, November 1st

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By Route du Rhum
30/11/2022 - 09:57

RDR, Oliver Heer: I had my doubts I would make it back into the race

Swiss skipper Oliver Heer (Oliver Heer Ocean Racing) crossed the finish line of the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe at 01:37:55hrs TU this Wednesday morning

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By Route du Rhum
29/11/2022 - 16:50

RDR, Catherine Chabaud celebrate 2nd place in Rhum Class

Catherine Chabaud completed a successful, popular return to ocean racing when she finished the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in second place in the Rhum Mono class

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