ROUTE DU RHUM

SAINT-MALO, FRANCE > GUADELOUPE

START: NOVEMBER 1, 2026

“This will be my first Route du Rhum - the historic solo transatlantic race from Saint-Malo to Guadeloupe. Last year we sailed a similar route two-handed, and I'm carrying everything I learned in that race with me. Now I have the experience of a full season of solo sailing, and it's about putting that to good use and pushing hard. This is my first solo transatlantic, so I don't know exactly what to expect, but I know the boat can perform at its best, and our team is working hard to get her to the start line ready and reliable.

For our sponsor, this is an important race. UpWind by MerConcept with Anne-Claire Le Berre, also backed by 11th Hour Racing, will be on the start line alongside us. There are still few women at the start of the Route du Rhum, and that says a lot about how much 11th Hour Racing supports women in sailing and in leadership roles. Doing this race with Anne-Claire is a privilege and an honor.”

-Francesca Clapcich