The start of the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum, originally scheduled for this Sunday, postponed due to difficult weather conditions threatening sailors and their sailboats, a first in the history of the famous solo transatlantic race, will be given on Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. , announced the organizers.
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The start will be given Wednesday afternoon at 2:15 p.m. on the initial line planned at the tip of Grouin (…) the weather is more favourable.
It remains committed, but it is completely acceptable
, ”explained Francis Le Goff, race director, at a press conference.