The Route du Rhum is a single person transatlantic race the 2022 race was the 12th edition and had six classes[1] with 138 boats taking part.
[2] The events status as a qualification for event for the Vendee Globe lead to the largest most competitive fleet of IMOCA 60 class yachts gathered todate.
[3] In his first attempt at the race Charles Caudrelier took line honours in a new race record time on the Maxi Multihull Edmond de Rothschild in six days, 19 hours and 47 minutes.
[4][5] Delayed Start Loss of IMOCA 60 Collisions with shipping and fellow Competitors Running aground Diversions Capsize of Multi 50