Route du Rhum 2014 - Sébastien Rogues (GDF Suez) announces his retirement

© Breschi/GDF Suez

Sébastien Rogues (Class40) who was in the top 10 of his category has just announced his withdrawal from the Route du Rhum. He just tore his mainsail and his boat suffered too much damage.

Chloé Torterat Published on

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