Fact 3 of 3 in the story · Friday 30 October, 07h52
Route du Rhum: Sunday departure with 115 competitors, 23 fewer than in 2022
The transatlantic race sets off on Sunday with 115 entrants, a smaller field due to rising boat costs and companies' reluctance to invest.
In brief
Economy event (severity: info) in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine), first detected on 30 October 2026 at 07:52. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 30 October 2026 at 07:52. Part of the story “Route du Rhum 2026: economic stakes and a smaller field”.
- Category
- Economy
- Severity
- Info
- Place
- 35 Ille-et-VilaineSaint-Malo
- Detected
- 30 Oct, 07h52
- Updated
- 30 Oct, 07h52
- Reference
- no.4621
What changed in the story at that point
Route du Rhum: debates within the Imoca class before the start
1 article · 1 source · 1 bord sur 3 · outlets: left 0, centre 1, right 0
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- 07h52BFMTV / RMCCentreWirevia BFMTV – Info en continu30 OctBientôt le départ de la route du Rhum !
La célèbre course transatlantique commence ce dimanche, avec sur la grille de départ 115 candidats, soit 23 de moins qu'il y a 4 ans. La raison ? Des bateaux de plus en plus chers et des entreprises frileuses à investir dans des équipements.
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