It is expected, if not like the messiah, in any case as an unmissable event for the world of sailing.
The route of the 52nd edition of the Solitaire du Figaro will be unveiled on March 11 at a press conference organized by OC Sport Pen Duick at the Saint-Nazaire submarine base.
Saint-Nazaire which will give the start on August 22.
Big names, in particular Vincent Riou, winner of the Vendée Globe 2004-2005, have announced that they wish to participate.
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