This Sunday, the 115 participants of the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe set off at 1:02 PM. Under a radiant sun and a clear sky, the skippers launched themselves towards Pointe-à-Pitre, with Cap Fréhel as their first objective. Despite ideal conditions, concentration was essential to avoid collisions, with some penalties for early starts. The intensity of the competition is expected to be high.