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French skipper wins Route du Rhum

French skipper wins Route du Rhum

Summary

French sailor Tom Laperche won the Route du Rhum, a transatlantic yacht race, on his first attempt. He set a new record, finishing in Guadeloupe about six hours faster than the previous record, set in 2022.

Key Facts

  • Tom Laperche is a 29-year-old French sailor.
  • Laperche crossed the finish line in Guadeloupe.
  • He won the Route du Rhum on his first attempt.
  • His time set a new record for the race.
  • He beat the 2022 record by about six hours.
  • The race began on November 1, 2026.
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