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France: Route du Rhum yacht race sets off
The 115 sailors competing in the Route du Rhum set sail from Saint-Malo on Sunday in mild weather, embarking on a solo transatlantic crossing.
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The Route du Rhum race began on Sunday with 115 sailors departing from Saint‑Malo at 12:02 GMT. The boats set off in mild weather, heading solo along the Brittany coast in light winds. They are bound for a mandatory checkpoint near Cap Fréhel, where spectators gathered to watch. The race marks a transatlantic crossing for the competitors.
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