Eleven women will start the 2026 Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, a record in the history of the race.
Alexia Barrier will open a new chapter in the history of the race by becoming the first woman to start in ULTIM.
Anne-Claire Le Berre will also be a pioneer by becoming the first woman to compete in the Ocean Fifty category.
In IMOCA, three women will start, Élodie Bonafous, Violette Dorange and Francesca Clapcich will aim for victory, with a real chance of climbing on the podium
In Class40, six women will be among the 49 skippers . . . Aina Bauza, Sasha Lanièce, Sophie Faguet, Théa Khelif, Pamela Lee and Djemila Tassin.
The start for the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe 2026, is Sunday 1st November at 12:02hrs (GB) off Saint-Malo.
Women Competitors
Ocean Fifty – Anne-Claire Le Berre FRA
ULTIM – Alexia Barrier FRA
IMOCA – Élodie Bonafous FRA
IMOCA – Violette Dorange FRA
IMOCA – Francesca Clapcich ITA/USA
Class40 – Aina Bauza Roig, ESP
Class40 – Sasha Lanièce FRA
Class40 – Sophie Faguet FRA
Class40 – Théa Khelif FRA
Class40 – Pamela Lee IRL
Class40 – Djemila Tassin BEL
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