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Transatlantic ‘Route du Rhum’ sailing race delayed due to unsafe weather

The 12th edition of the transatlantic race affectionately named the Route du Rhum (the Rhum Road) has been postponed due to bad weather and hazardous sailing conditions. The race that starts in Saint Malo in France and ends in Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe — also known as the queen of transatlantic…

France 24 · Nov 5, 2022

‘I like to be cut off from the world,’ says French sailor Guirec Soudée (and his chicken, Monique)

At 30 years old, Guirec Soudée has an impressive list of adventures. His exploits are sometimes overshadowed by his co-captain - a red hen named Monique who first joined him on an around-the-world voyage when he was 21. Now nine years old, Monique will be staying home when Soudée sets…

France 24 · Oct 14, 2022