Just 48 hours ago, on Sunday 1 November at 13:02, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild set off on its first major race from Saint-Malo, only eight months after its launch
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This Tuesday morning, shortly before 04:00 GMT, Charles Caudrelier contacted his shore team to alert them to the damage on the port foil of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
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To guide him along the best possible route and ensure his safety around the clock, Charles Caudrelier is supported by his two guardian angels ashore, Erwan Israël and Julien Villion, an exceptional weather routing team. Both talented sailors are involved daily in the development of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
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The Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe was on the programme for the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild before the first layers of carbon fibre had even been laid for its construction. Making it to the start of the most famous transatlantic race less than eight months after this highly innovative trimaran’s maiden sail was an achievement in itself. Yet at the helm of this extraordinary giant, defending champion Charles Caudrelier is preparing to take a leap into the unknown
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Winner of the 2022 Route du Rhum–Destination Guadeloupe after a virtually flawless race aboard the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, Gitana 17, and holder of the race record of 6 days, 19 hours, 47 minutes and 25 seconds, Charles Caudrelier is preparing to defend his title.
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