France: Route du Rhum fleet ready to depart

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The Route du Rhum solo transatlantic sailing race is preparing to depart from Saint-Malo, Brittany, for Guadeloupe. Professional and amateur skippers compete in the race, which is held every four years.

The Route du Rhum, billed as the world’s biggest solo transatlantic race, is set to depart from Saint-Malo in Brittany. Skippers will sail alone to Guadeloupe, with professionals and amateur sailors competing in the race, held every four years. Selina Sykes reports.