ROUTE DU RHUM-destination guadeloupe

SAINT-MALO, FRANCE > GUADELOUPE
START: NOVEMBER 1, 2026 - 1302 CET / 1202 UTC

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FOLLOW FRANKIE ON THE TRACKER

FIRST SOLO TRANSAT

“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

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Day 6: Route du Rhum Race Report
Day 6: Route du Rhum Race Report

It’s Day 6 and Francesca has recovered her energy, drive, and positive outlook after yesterday’s challenges, and this morning was talking about her clear goal of trying to finish this race in the best position possible.

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Day 5: Route du Rhum Race Report
Day 5: Route du Rhum Race Report

A tough, tough night for Frankie … two sail issues followed by a broken bowsprit. BUT she’s still racing - destination Guadeloupe.

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Day 4: Route du Rhum Race Report
Day 4: Route du Rhum Race Report

The 2026 Route du Rhum is proving a complete challenge for its solo skippers, with retirements throughout the six classes and three capsizes in the multihulls. But thankfully, all the skippers involved are safe. There’s a big challenge on the horizon and Francesca is getting prepared …

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Featured
Day 6: Route du Rhum Race Report
Day 6: Route du Rhum Race Report

It’s Day 6 and Francesca has recovered her energy, drive, and positive outlook after yesterday’s challenges, and this morning was talking about her clear goal of trying to finish this race in the best position possible.

Read more →
Day 5: Route du Rhum Race Report
Day 5: Route du Rhum Race Report

A tough, tough night for Frankie … two sail issues followed by a broken bowsprit. BUT she’s still racing - destination Guadeloupe.

Read more →
Day 4: Route du Rhum Race Report
Day 4: Route du Rhum Race Report

The 2026 Route du Rhum is proving a complete challenge for its solo skippers, with retirements throughout the six classes and three capsizes in the multihulls. But thankfully, all the skippers involved are safe. There’s a big challenge on the horizon and Francesca is getting prepared …

Read more →

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