Laperche Wins Route du Rhum Ultim in Record Time
French sailor Tom Laperche sets new race record after three competitors retire.
The Brief
- Tom Laperche won the Route du Rhum's Ultim class, completing the race in 6 days, 13 hours, 27 minutes, and 40 seconds.
- Three boats retired due to technical issues during the race.
- Laperche completed the race in 6 days, 13 hours, 27 minutes, and 40 seconds.
Tom Laperche of France won the Route du Rhum's Ultim class, completing the race in 6 days, 13 hours, 27 minutes, and 40 seconds.
Laperche set a new race record, surpassing the previous mark set by Charles Caudrelier in 2022.
Armel Le Cleac'h, a former Vendee Globe winner, retired after his boat capsized off the Azores.
Defending champion Charles Caudrelier withdrew due to foil damage on his boat, and Anthony Marchand retired after a major technical issue with his rudder.
Laperche's victory followed a strong performance in the Fastnet Race and the Transat Cafe L'Or last year.
The Ultim class boats were the first to finish, with the IMOCAs expected to arrive in Guadeloupe on Tuesday.
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