Route du Rhum: behind the 115 participants, the race for sponsors leaves some skippers at the dock

The departure of the maxi-trimarans marked the start of the Route du Rhum race in Saint-Malo, with 115 skippers participating. Conditions were favorable after a recent storm, but participation numbers have decreased compared to previous years, particularly in the Imoca class. Thomas Ruyant, the reigning champion, is notably absent due to sponsorship issues.