Laperche wins Route du Rhum in record time
Tom Laperche won the Ultim class in six days, 13 hours, 27 minutes, beating Charles Caudrelier's 2022 time by over six hours on his race debut.
Why it matters
A new record in transatlantic solo sailing.
Background
The Route du Rhum runs from France to Guadeloupe.
Sources
- RFI ↗Nov 8, 11:49 AM ET
- France 24 ↗Nov 8, 9:20 AM ET
- AFP via Wikipedia ↗November 7, 2026
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